'DOGE bags in Washington': Gov. Pritzker addresses Illinois educators on federal education cuts
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Russia rejects ceasefire as U.S. steps up diplomatic efforts
As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia has rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire, citing specific demands for peace, including territorial concessions and NATO restrictions. North Central College professor William Muck weighs in on why Moscow turned down the truce, whether Ukraine has any reason to accept Russia?s terms, and whether U.S. involvement in direct talks with Vladimir Putin could lead to a breakthrough.
As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia has rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire, citing specific demands for peace, including territorial concessions and NATO restrictions. North Central College professor William Muck weighs in on why Moscow turned down the truce, whether Ukraine has any reason to accept Russia?s terms, and whether U.S. involvement in direct talks with Vladimir Putin could lead to a breakthrough.
Pritzker pushes back on Trump?s education cuts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow birthright citizenship restrictions
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired workers
The agencies included Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, the Interior and Treasury.
The agencies included Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, the Interior and Treasury.
Trump backtracks on expelling Palestinians
President Trump appears to be softening his stance on Gaza.
President Trump appears to be softening his stance on Gaza.
Will there be a government shutdown? What we know
The clock is ticking for senators to pass a bill to fund the government.
The clock is ticking for senators to pass a bill to fund the government.
Judge orders rehiring of probationary workers
A federal judge is ordering the reinstatement of thousands of probationary workers that were fired across multiple agencies.
A federal judge is ordering the reinstatement of thousands of probationary workers that were fired across multiple agencies.
Pritzker sounds off on Trump, Republicans while vowing to fight for public education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
Bensenville residents to vote on village president's proposed 300% salary increase
Bensenville voters will decide next month whether to approve a significant change to their local government—one that would eliminate the village administrator position and increase the village president's salary by more than 300%.
Bensenville voters will decide next month whether to approve a significant change to their local government—one that would eliminate the village administrator position and increase the village president's salary by more than 300%.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel eyes potential 2028 presidential run: report
Rahm Emanuel is considering a 2028 presidential run after serving as U.S. ambassador to Japan and weighing other political opportunities, per Politico.
Rahm Emanuel is considering a 2028 presidential run after serving as U.S. ambassador to Japan and weighing other political opportunities, per Politico.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel eyes potential 2028 presidential run: report
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reportedly considering a run for U.S. president, according to Politico.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reportedly considering a run for U.S. president, according to Politico.
Illinois leaders slam Trump after ‘appalling’ Education Department layoffs
Illinois leaders took shots at the Trump administration after it announced the firings of over 1,3000 employees at the Department of Education.
Illinois leaders took shots at the Trump administration after it announced the firings of over 1,3000 employees at the Department of Education.
IL Republicans propose legislation to tackle crime
Illinois Republicans say they are working together to create new legislation they believe will tackle crime in the state.
Illinois Republicans say they are working together to create new legislation they believe will tackle crime in the state.
Chicago Congresswoman slams Republican govt funding bill
The U.S. Senate will have to vote to keep the government from shutting down by this weekend. A Chicago Congresswoman slammed the bill and claimed it will cut benefits and community funding.
The U.S. Senate will have to vote to keep the government from shutting down by this weekend. A Chicago Congresswoman slammed the bill and claimed it will cut benefits and community funding.
Education department launches first stage of teardown
The Trump administration is now dismantling the U.S. Department of Education that coming just as congress is racing to prevent a larger government shutdown later this week.
The Trump administration is now dismantling the U.S. Department of Education that coming just as congress is racing to prevent a larger government shutdown later this week.
Illinois Republicans slam Democrats for focusing on 'bad bills' amid budget crisis
Republicans in Illinois have criticized the Democratic-led General Assembly for focusing on what they consider "bad bills" and "misplaced priorities."
Republicans in Illinois have criticized the Democratic-led General Assembly for focusing on what they consider "bad bills" and "misplaced priorities."
Trump backs down on doubling tariffs after Ontario halts electricity surcharge
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, prompting Ontario to suspend its planned electricity surcharges to the U.S.
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, prompting Ontario to suspend its planned electricity surcharges to the U.S.
House passes GOP funding bill; Senate up next
If the bill passes the Senate, it will then head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature and will fund the federal government through September.
If the bill passes the Senate, it will then head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature and will fund the federal government through September.
State Republicans slam bills that Democrats are prioritizing
Republicans are calling out Democrats for "radical" bills.
Republicans are calling out Democrats for "radical" bills.