Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Recent polls reveal what Americans think about war in Iran
New polling offers a revealing snapshot of how Americans are reacting to the war in Iran and the latest U.S. military moves overseas.
New polling offers a revealing snapshot of how Americans are reacting to the war in Iran and the latest U.S. military moves overseas.
New allegations surface in race for Cook County Board President
Election Day is just a week away and these local primary races are getting heated. There are new allegations in the Cook County Board President race.
Election Day is just a week away and these local primary races are getting heated. There are new allegations in the Cook County Board President race.
Leaders network discusses voting rights ahead of March primary
Chicago City Council is looking at new rules to better protect you at the polls. The Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance is in remembrance of the late Jesse Jackson Sr., a champion of voting rights.
Chicago City Council is looking at new rules to better protect you at the polls. The Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance is in remembrance of the late Jesse Jackson Sr., a champion of voting rights.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
U.S. Department of State says over 40,000 Americans have left the Middle East | ChicagoLIVE
The U.S. Department of State’s 24/7 task force is actively helping Americans return to the U.S. amid tensions in the Middle East.
The U.S. Department of State’s 24/7 task force is actively helping Americans return to the U.S. amid tensions in the Middle East.
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
New Indiana law protects residents who rescue animals from hot cars | ChicagoLIVE
Indiana residents can now break into cars to rescue pets in danger without facing civil or criminal liability, under a new law signed by Gov. Mike Braun.
Indiana residents can now break into cars to rescue pets in danger without facing civil or criminal liability, under a new law signed by Gov. Mike Braun.
Tariff refunds may be coming, but the process could be complicated
After the Supreme Court struck down a key tariff tool used by President Donald Trump, companies and consumers are scrambling to seek refunds—though the process is proving confusing and uncertain.
After the Supreme Court struck down a key tariff tool used by President Donald Trump, companies and consumers are scrambling to seek refunds—though the process is proving confusing and uncertain.
SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.
Trump warns Cuba to make a deal or face “unfriendly takeover”
Global affairs expert Cecile Shea explains President Donald Trump’s warning to Cuba, the unrest inside the country and what an “unfriendly takeover” could mean for U.S.-Cuba relations.
Global affairs expert Cecile Shea explains President Donald Trump’s warning to Cuba, the unrest inside the country and what an “unfriendly takeover” could mean for U.S.-Cuba relations.
Latest on Iran war, big money in Illinois primary races | The Chicago Report
Paris talks to experts about the lastest developments on the war in Iran and the big money being spent by special interest groups in Ilinois primary races.
Paris talks to experts about the lastest developments on the war in Iran and the big money being spent by special interest groups in Ilinois primary races.
US war in Iran has 'no clear objective,' Chicago prof says | The Chicago Report
Two Chicago experts joined Paris to give their analysis of the latest developments out of the ongoing war in Iran.
Two Chicago experts joined Paris to give their analysis of the latest developments out of the ongoing war in Iran.
Trump says Iran was will be a 'short term excursion' | The Chicago Report
President Trump described the ongoing war in Iran a "short term excusion" as the conflict enters its second week.
President Trump described the ongoing war in Iran a "short term excusion" as the conflict enters its second week.
Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who revealed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.
Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.
Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Illinois primary races heat up as outside money floods campaign ads
With the 2026 Illinois primary just days away, political reporter Paris Schutz breaks down where the key races stand and how major outside groups are pouring money into campaign ads to influence the outcome.
With the 2026 Illinois primary just days away, political reporter Paris Schutz breaks down where the key races stand and how major outside groups are pouring money into campaign ads to influence the outcome.
Federal judge rules Kari Lake lacked authority over Voice of America layoffs
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.
US military: Is there a draft in 2026?
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
Shield of the Americas: Trump wants Latin America to use military force against cartels
President Trump is hosting Latin American leaders in Florida for the new Shield of the Americas summit, as Kristi Noem steps in as special envoy.
President Trump is hosting Latin American leaders in Florida for the new Shield of the Americas summit, as Kristi Noem steps in as special envoy.