Trump meets with new Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan. What we know
The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
Indiana gov calls special session for redistricting, state lawmaker weighs in
Gov. Mike Braun seeks to redraw congressional lines amid White House pressure, and Rep. Carolyn Jackson discusses the proposed changes and political hurdles ahead.
Pritzker files for re-election, criticizes Trump amid govt shutdown
Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.
Govt shutdown nears one-month mark as food aid runs out, travel chaos looms
With the shutdown dragging on, millions face losing food assistance and delayed flights, as pressure mounts on Congress and the White House to strike a deal.
No SNAP benefits to be issued in November, USDA confirms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
Government shutdown to extend into next week as Senate adjourns without deal
The government shutdown will last into next week after the Senate left without a deal. Their next vote is on Monday.
Pentagon accepts anonymous $130M donation to fund military pay amid shutdown
The Pentagon confirms that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown.
September inflation rises slightly as U.S.–Canada trade rift deepens
After a delay from the government shutdown, new data shows inflation up 3% year-over-year — slightly better than expected. But tensions with Canada are escalating after Ontario used a Reagan speech to criticize U.S. tariffs, prompting President Trump to halt trade talks.
Federal workers miss another paycheck as shutdown stalemate drags on
With efforts to pay on-duty employees failing, pressure is growing in Washington to end the government shutdown as concerns mount over missed paychecks and dwindling food benefits.
What we know about the NBA gambling investigation | The Chicago Report
Some coaches and players in the NBA are in hot water after being involved in an alleged illegal gambling ring involving the Mafia.
Four members of Darren Bailey's family killed in helicopter crash | The Chicago Report
Early Thursday morning, tragedy struck as the Darren Bailey for Governor campaign announced the sudden deaths of his son, daughter in law, and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash in Montana.
More controversy in Little Village | The Chicago Report
Chaos unfolded in Little Village on Thursday with tear gas and unrest after another high profile federal immigration raid.
Government shutdown impact on small businesses
As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.
Trump tightens sanctions on Russia as hopes for ceasefire with Putin collapse
After a proposed Trump-Putin summit falls apart, the Trump administration ramps up sanctions on Russia, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine — but Moscow remains defiant.
Former Mayor Lightfoot announces project to ‘unmask’ federal immigration agents
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she and other attorneys are creating a nonprofit called "The ICE Accountability Project."
Former Chicago gang leader asks Pritzker for clemency following Trump pardon
One of Chicago’s most infamous gang leaders asked Gov. JB Pritzker for clemency Wednesday after winning a pardon from President Donald Trump earlier this spring.
Rep. Schneider on government shutdown | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Lori Lightfoot on federal immigration enforcement across Chicago | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
New poll shows how Americans feel about Congress, Trump during government shutdown
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans feel about Congress as the government shutdown enters its third week.