Illinois Dems blast ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that barely cleared House, warn of harsh cuts
Illinois lawmakers are criticizing a sweeping Republican-backed spending bill that narrowly passed the House Thursday afternoon in a 218-214 vote.
Illinois lawmakers are criticizing a sweeping Republican-backed spending bill that narrowly passed the House Thursday afternoon in a 218-214 vote.
'Big beautiful bill' passes final vote in House; moves to Trump
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
Crucial vote upcoming on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
After yet another all-nighter, Republicans are now on the verge of giving final passage to what President Donald Trump calls his "big beautiful bill."
After yet another all-nighter, Republicans are now on the verge of giving final passage to what President Donald Trump calls his "big beautiful bill."
‘Senior bonus’ explained: What Trump's budget bill means for Social Security taxes
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could give seniors earning under $75K a tax break of up to $6,000. Here's what we know.
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could give seniors earning under $75K a tax break of up to $6,000. Here's what we know.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Pressure on House to pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' by July 4 deadline
The pressure is one for House Republicans to pass President Trump's massive tax cuts and spending bill by his July 4 deadline.
The pressure is one for House Republicans to pass President Trump's massive tax cuts and spending bill by his July 4 deadline.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
Elon Musk threatens to form new political party as 'big beautiful bill' passes Senate
Elon Musk, a vocal critic of the budget bill, is championing a new political party that he believes will be more aligned with Americans' viewpoints.
Elon Musk, a vocal critic of the budget bill, is championing a new political party that he believes will be more aligned with Americans' viewpoints.
President Trump's "big beautiful bill" heads to House for another vote
Republicans moved a step closer to get the president's spending bill across the finish line. They're in striking distance of the July 4th deadline.
Republicans moved a step closer to get the president's spending bill across the finish line. They're in striking distance of the July 4th deadline.
Chicago aldermen question police role in ICE arrests last month
Chicago aldermen on Tuesday questioned what role police officers had in the ICE arrests last month and if there was a violation of a city ordinance banning CPD cooperation with immigration enforcement.
Chicago aldermen on Tuesday questioned what role police officers had in the ICE arrests last month and if there was a violation of a city ordinance banning CPD cooperation with immigration enforcement.
Chicago mayor wants tax on ?ultra-rich?
Mayor Brandon Johnson says President Trump?s tax bill could make Chicago?s deficit worse.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says President Trump?s tax bill could make Chicago?s deficit worse.
Durbin, Duckworth react to 'big beautiful bill' Senate passage
President Trump's mega bill passed the Senate. It's now headed to the House for a mega fight.
President Trump's mega bill passed the Senate. It's now headed to the House for a mega fight.
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida
President Trump was in Florida on Tuesday for the grand opening of the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. The massive trailer-and-tent facility is being called the largest of its kind, with room for one thousand detainees.
President Trump was in Florida on Tuesday for the grand opening of the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. The massive trailer-and-tent facility is being called the largest of its kind, with room for one thousand detainees.
Gov. Pritzker announces his running mate in re-election
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.
Durbin, Duckworth slam Trump's 'big beautiful bill' after Senate passage
Illinois senators slammed President Trump's "big beautiful bill" after it passed the Senate on Tuesday.
Illinois senators slammed President Trump's "big beautiful bill" after it passed the Senate on Tuesday.
‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
More than half of Americans oppose Trump's spending bill, poll shows
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Americans say they don’t support the proposed legislation but admit to being divided on a Medicaid provision in the bill, according to a recent poll.
Gov. Pritzker announces pick for lieutenant governor
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.
Cook County program to waive traffic fees for low-income residents made permanent
A program designed to allow low-income Chicago residents to have their traffic fees waived has been made permanent due to a new law.
A program designed to allow low-income Chicago residents to have their traffic fees waived has been made permanent due to a new law.