Trump tariff refunds: When will the first payments go out?

The U.S. government is preparing to begin issuing refunds to importers after the Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs imposed under the Trump administration were illegal.

Report casts blame on ICE agents for 'extreme force' | The Chicago Report
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 Six months of work and two days of hearings culminating in a final report from the Illinois Accountability Commission.  It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz. 

What CPS parents can expect from May Day | The Chicago Report
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 May Day is tomorrow, and in Chicago Public Schools, it’s shaping up to be an unique day in the classroom.  Some students will be bussed to downtown protests with their teachers, while others will stay in school.  CPS says it expects to be fully staffed—but there’s still uncertainty.  Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin has been following the tension between CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union and joins us now with the latest. 

Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act | The Chicago Report
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Jessica Huseman, from Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting platform that focuses on elections, joins us to talk about the Voting Rights Act. 

Bally's topping off ceremony marks new stage of construction | The Chicago Report
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Bally's Casino is entering its final phase of construction, before it gets ready to open its doors, early next year.  Today, the final steel beam was placed during the topping off ceremony this morning.  Bally's Executive Chairman Soo Kim is here in the studio to talk about what it took to get here. 

Operation Midway Blitz investigative report | The Chicago Report
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Six months of work and two days of hearings, culminating in a final report from the Illinois accountability commission.  It details alleged transgressions on behalf of federal ICE agents, during Operation Midway Blitz.    Commission member Jimmy Arce is joining us now, to tell us about the process, and what the policy recommendations are.

No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that

Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.

Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown

The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.

Supreme Court ruling on redistricting could reshape political map ahead of midterms
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A divided Supreme Court decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional map is fueling a national debate over race in redistricting and could influence political battles and district lines across multiple states.

Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate. 

Trump rejects Iran offer as US weighs new strike options
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The president dismisses Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the Pentagon prepares new military plans and tensions drive rising gas prices at home.

Republican bill could change SAFE-T Act, Gas Tax proposal | The Chicago Report
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Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

IBM invests in growing Quantum tech in Illinois | The Chicago Report
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IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology. 

What's in the six-month gas tax proposal? | The Chicago Report
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Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.

Republican bill aims to change SAFE-T Act | The Chicago Report
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Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details. 

Hegseth defends Iran War's mission, costs
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Lawmakers put some tough questions to the top military officials today. It's the first time they've testified under oath since Operation Epic Fury started.