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Chicago alder criticizes mayor's proposed budget: 'Unacceptable'
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Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez spoke to FOX 32 on Tuesday about why he thinks Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed city budget is "unacceptable."

Harvey mayor faces growing calls to resign amid financial crisis
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Community activists are demanding Mayor Christopher Clark step down, accusing him of financial mismanagement as city employees face furloughs and payroll struggles.

White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos

Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.

'Declared war on our city': Mayor Johnson talks proposed budget, Trump admin lawsuit, ICE in Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson stopped by Good Day Chicago on Tuesday to discuss a range of topics, including his proposed budget, the city's lawsuit against the Trump administration, and immigration tensions that have been mounting.

Senate Republicans meet Trump as shutdown fight enters third week
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President Trump and Senate Republicans are strategizing as Democrats reject a GOP plan to pay federal workers, deepening the government funding standoff.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Judge questions federal agents’ tactics in Chicago immigration operation

Federal immigration and border officials appeared in court Monday to defend their handling of protesters during Operation Midway Blitz.

Chicago sues Trump admin over new DHS funding restrictions
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Chicago and eight other municipal governments filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging new conditions from the Trump administration, claiming they unlawfully restrict emergency grant funding based on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Federal workers stay home as shutdown drags on and both sides dig in
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With no deal in sight, Republicans offer a limited concession while Democrats hold firm, leaving federal workers and travelers caught in the middle of the prolonged government shutdown.

'No Kings' protesters march in downtown Chicago
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Thousands of people gathered in downtown Chicago to take part in the "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct. 18.

'No Kings' protesters jam out in Grant Park
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Several 'No Kings' protesters in Chicago's Grant Park gathered to perform in front of a crowd on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says

SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.

No Kings protests to take place in Chicago, across the US
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Another set of "No Kings" protests are set to take place on Saturday in Chicago and across the country to protest the Trump administration's policies.

Trump commutes George Santos’ prison sentence

The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people, including his own family members, to make donations to his campaign.