Chicago faces financial uncertainty amid budget standoff
Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.
Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.
Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Trump warns of "ALL HELL TO PAY" if Israeli hostages are not released
President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump has called for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, warning of unprecedented consequences if they remain captive by his inauguration.
Eileen O’Neill Burke sworn in as new Cook County State’s Attorney
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
President Biden reverses course, pardons son Hunter Biden before sentencing
In an about-face, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son. That's after repeatedly saying he trusted the process that found his son, Hunter, guilty on federal tax and gun charges.
In an about-face, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son. That's after repeatedly saying he trusted the process that found his son, Hunter, guilty on federal tax and gun charges.
President-elect Donald Trump announces more cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump continues to quickly assemble his cabinet and staff picks for his second term in office.
President-elect Donald Trump continues to quickly assemble his cabinet and staff picks for his second term in office.
President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden announced Sunday night that he is pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.
President Joe Biden announced Sunday night that he is pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.
Can Kash Patel get confirmed by the Senate?
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice for FBI director, is likely to face deep skepticism over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump.
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice for FBI director, is likely to face deep skepticism over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump.
President-elect Trump announces FBI director pick
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his pick for FBI director.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his pick for FBI director.
New CDC report shows what happened to the abortion rate after Roe was overturned
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fox 32's Week in Review - Nov. 29
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
President Biden hopes to accomplish more tasks before leaving office
President Joe Biden spent his Thanksgiving delivering food to hungry firefighters in Nantucket. This comes as he's getting ready to finish out his presidency.
President Joe Biden spent his Thanksgiving delivering food to hungry firefighters in Nantucket. This comes as he's getting ready to finish out his presidency.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg swings by Mar-a-Lago to see Trump
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, just months after the tech entrepreneur publicly praised President-elect Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, just months after the tech entrepreneur publicly praised President-elect Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt.
Rep. Quigley: Biden's unpopularity hurt Democrats in November election
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.
Rep. Mike Quigley weighs in on Trump transition to presidency
Incoming President Donald Trump has moved quickly to name cabinet appointments and many have generated controversy. One Illinois Democratic Congressman says this could be problematic for national security.
Incoming President Donald Trump has moved quickly to name cabinet appointments and many have generated controversy. One Illinois Democratic Congressman says this could be problematic for national security.
Congressman Quigley comments on Israel-Hazbollah ceasefire
Political reporter Paris Schutz spoke with an Illinois congressman who has some strong thoughts on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.
Political reporter Paris Schutz spoke with an Illinois congressman who has some strong thoughts on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.
Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.
What would be the impact of Trump's imposed tariffs?
Some items could be more expensive next holiday season if President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his plans for tariffs.
Some items could be more expensive next holiday season if President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his plans for tariffs.
Congress looks to take on airline so-called 'junk fees'
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are gearing up to fight the airline industry over so-called "junk fees."
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are gearing up to fight the airline industry over so-called "junk fees."
Chicago’s 2024 general election turnout down from previous years, final results show
About two-thirds of eligible voters in Chicago turned out for the 2024 election, the final results show, a decrease from recent cycles.
About two-thirds of eligible voters in Chicago turned out for the 2024 election, the final results show, a decrease from recent cycles.