Federal workers’ union pressures Dems to back GOP plan as govt shutdown drags on
The nation’s largest federal employees union breaks ranks, urging Democrats to accept a Republican proposal to temporarily reopen the government amid growing frustration from workers and lawmakers.
The nation’s largest federal employees union breaks ranks, urging Democrats to accept a Republican proposal to temporarily reopen the government amid growing frustration from workers and lawmakers.
Should Illinois join the redistricting fight? | The Chicago Report
One top Democratic leader on Congress is urging Illinois lawmakers to redraw its congressional district map to counter Republican efforts in other states.
One top Democratic leader on Congress is urging Illinois lawmakers to redraw its congressional district map to counter Republican efforts in other states.
Might Illinois join redistricting push as Democrats target gerrymandering across US?
Illinois could be the next state in line to redraw its congressional maps before the midterm elections next year.
Illinois could be the next state in line to redraw its congressional maps before the midterm elections next year.
Willie Wilson calls for investigation into Chicago Housing Authority
Former mayoral candidate and businessman Willie Wilson asked for an investigation into the Chicago Housing Authority on Monday after he claimed he was blocked from visiting a senior citizen home due to political reasons.
Former mayoral candidate and businessman Willie Wilson asked for an investigation into the Chicago Housing Authority on Monday after he claimed he was blocked from visiting a senior citizen home due to political reasons.
Indiana governor calls special session to redraw state's congressional map
Indiana University professor Aaron Dusso provides insight on what redrawing Indiana's state map could mean for the 2026 midterm election.
Indiana University professor Aaron Dusso provides insight on what redrawing Indiana's state map could mean for the 2026 midterm election.
Illinois could join redistricting push as Democrats target gerrymandering nationwide
Illinois might be next in line to redraw Congressional maps before the midterms. A big-time Democratic leader is out today trying to get Gov. Pritzker and others on board to fight gerrymandering in other states.
Illinois might be next in line to redraw Congressional maps before the midterms. A big-time Democratic leader is out today trying to get Gov. Pritzker and others on board to fight gerrymandering in other states.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
Darren Bailey's running mate files nomination papers
Darren Bailey's running mate, Aaron Del Mar, filed nomination papers in his absence following a helicopter crash last Wednesday that killed his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Del Mar submitted over 12,000 signatures collected from 3,000 volunteers across Illinois.
Darren Bailey's running mate, Aaron Del Mar, filed nomination papers in his absence following a helicopter crash last Wednesday that killed his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Del Mar submitted over 12,000 signatures collected from 3,000 volunteers across Illinois.
Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional map amid Trump pressure
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s congressional districts, a move that follows intense national pressure from President Donald Trump.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s congressional districts, a move that follows intense national pressure from President Donald Trump.
Trump meets with new Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan. What we know
The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
Indiana gov calls special session for redistricting, state lawmaker weighs in
Gov. Mike Braun seeks to redraw congressional lines amid White House pressure, and Rep. Carolyn Jackson discusses the proposed changes and political hurdles ahead.
Gov. Mike Braun seeks to redraw congressional lines amid White House pressure, and Rep. Carolyn Jackson discusses the proposed changes and political hurdles ahead.
Pritzker files for re-election, criticizes Trump amid govt shutdown
Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.
Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.
Govt shutdown nears one-month mark as food aid runs out, travel chaos looms
With the shutdown dragging on, millions face losing food assistance and delayed flights, as pressure mounts on Congress and the White House to strike a deal.
With the shutdown dragging on, millions face losing food assistance and delayed flights, as pressure mounts on Congress and the White House to strike a deal.
No SNAP benefits to be issued in November, USDA confirms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
Government shutdown to extend into next week as Senate adjourns without deal
The government shutdown will last into next week after the Senate left without a deal. Their next vote is on Monday.
The government shutdown will last into next week after the Senate left without a deal. Their next vote is on Monday.
Pentagon accepts anonymous $130M donation to fund military pay amid shutdown
The Pentagon confirms that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown.
The Pentagon confirms that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown.
September inflation rises slightly as U.S.–Canada trade rift deepens
After a delay from the government shutdown, new data shows inflation up 3% year-over-year — slightly better than expected. But tensions with Canada are escalating after Ontario used a Reagan speech to criticize U.S. tariffs, prompting President Trump to halt trade talks.
After a delay from the government shutdown, new data shows inflation up 3% year-over-year — slightly better than expected. But tensions with Canada are escalating after Ontario used a Reagan speech to criticize U.S. tariffs, prompting President Trump to halt trade talks.
Federal workers miss another paycheck as shutdown stalemate drags on
With efforts to pay on-duty employees failing, pressure is growing in Washington to end the government shutdown as concerns mount over missed paychecks and dwindling food benefits.
With efforts to pay on-duty employees failing, pressure is growing in Washington to end the government shutdown as concerns mount over missed paychecks and dwindling food benefits.
What we know about the NBA gambling investigation | The Chicago Report
Some coaches and players in the NBA are in hot water after being involved in an alleged illegal gambling ring involving the Mafia.
Some coaches and players in the NBA are in hot water after being involved in an alleged illegal gambling ring involving the Mafia.