Illinois lawmaker condemns federal cuts, warning they endanger families
Sen. Dick Durbin is criticizing federal cuts.
Sen. Dick Durbin is criticizing federal cuts.
Trump to make English official language of US in new executive order
The U.S. has never had an official language across its nearly 250-year history.
The U.S. has never had an official language across its nearly 250-year history.
DuPage County sheriff announces run for Illinois Governor
James Mendrick, who has served as the elected sheriff of DuPage County since 2018, declared his candidacy for governor of Illinois on Thursday.
James Mendrick, who has served as the elected sheriff of DuPage County since 2018, declared his candidacy for governor of Illinois on Thursday.
Duckworth lays into Trump over veteran layoffs: 'middle finger to our heroes'
Duckworth—an Iraq War veteran and double amputee—accused Trump of firing more veterans from federal jobs than any previous president.
Duckworth—an Iraq War veteran and double amputee—accused Trump of firing more veterans from federal jobs than any previous president.
'Middle finger to our heroes': Duckworth lays into Trump
A group of veterans and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth are speaking out against what they say are harmful job cuts affecting former service members.
A group of veterans and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth are speaking out against what they say are harmful job cuts affecting former service members.
Chicago suburb approves ban on Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC edibles
A suburban city council has officially approved a ban on certain THC products.
A suburban city council has officially approved a ban on certain THC products.
Blagojevich compares his case to Trump's in FOX 32 interview, says 'corrupt' prosecutors should be in jail
Five years after his release from prison, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich still isn’t letting go of his conviction—and he now wants retribution.
Five years after his release from prison, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich still isn’t letting go of his conviction—and he now wants retribution.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks order for Trump to release billions in foreign aid
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily halted a lower court order requiring the Trump administration to unfreeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid.
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily halted a lower court order requiring the Trump administration to unfreeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid.
Pilot error blamed in near-collision at Midway Airport: NTSB
Preliminary reports attribute pilot error to a near-collision between a Southwest Airlines 737 and a private jet at Chicago's Midway International Airport.
Preliminary reports attribute pilot error to a near-collision between a Southwest Airlines 737 and a private jet at Chicago's Midway International Airport.
DOGE cuts outlined in new Trump executive order: See the list
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to review federal spending, scrutinize contracts, and eliminate waste.
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to review federal spending, scrutinize contracts, and eliminate waste.
Trump holds first full cabinet meeting, what was discussed
President Donald Trump met with his full cabinet for the first time on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump met with his full cabinet for the first time on Wednesday.
Illinois slashes $220M in medical debt for 170K residents, more relief on the way
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
Trump talks widespread layoffs and 'gold card' visas in first Cabinet meeting
President Donald Trump met with his Cabinet for the first time since taking office for a second term. Elon Musk was also in attendance.
President Donald Trump met with his Cabinet for the first time since taking office for a second term. Elon Musk was also in attendance.
Egg prices will climb even more this year, USDA says: See the data
Egg prices are going to get much worse this year, the Agriculture Department predicts. Here’s what they’re saying.
Egg prices are going to get much worse this year, the Agriculture Department predicts. Here’s what they’re saying.
House passes Trump’s budget plan; here’s what happens next
Weeks of committee hearings to hammer out the bill's details before it heads to the Senate for a final vote are still ahead.
Weeks of committee hearings to hammer out the bill's details before it heads to the Senate for a final vote are still ahead.
Dolton residents celebrate Tiffany Henyard's primary loss
Residents of Dolton put the Tiffany Henyard era to rest on Tuesday, voting for Jason House to win the primary election.
Residents of Dolton put the Tiffany Henyard era to rest on Tuesday, voting for Jason House to win the primary election.
Dolton residents celebrate Tiffany Henyard's primary loss
Residents of Dolton put the Tiffany Henyard era to rest on Tuesday, voting for Jason House to win the primary election.
Residents of Dolton put the Tiffany Henyard era to rest on Tuesday, voting for Jason House to win the primary election.
Trump instructs federal agencies to plan for massive layoffs
The memo was issued ahead of his first cabinet meeting.
The memo was issued ahead of his first cabinet meeting.
Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.
Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.