DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
Trump's Air Force One to be repainted. What we know
Air Force One is getting a new look in a departure from the white and blue colors of the aircraft dating back to President John F. Kennedy’s administration.
Air Force One is getting a new look in a departure from the white and blue colors of the aircraft dating back to President John F. Kennedy’s administration.
Indiana committee passes Bears stadium bill
An Indiana committee voted 24-0 Thursday to advance a proposal aimed at luring the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana.
An Indiana committee voted 24-0 Thursday to advance a proposal aimed at luring the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana.
City Council falls short in attempt to reinstate hemp ban
Chicago’s City Council failed to veto Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a ban on intoxicating hemp products. That means the hemp businesses can breathe easier, knowing their livelihood is not being threatened.
Chicago’s City Council failed to veto Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a ban on intoxicating hemp products. That means the hemp businesses can breathe easier, knowing their livelihood is not being threatened.
Pritzker blasts Trump's policies, touts Illinois' improved finances in budget address
Gov. JB Pritzker covered affordability and pushed back against Trump in his State of the State budget address.
Gov. JB Pritzker covered affordability and pushed back against Trump in his State of the State budget address.
Cook County assessor candidates spar over property taxes, campaign donations | Chicago Report Debates
The two Democratic primary candidates for Cook County assessor sparred over their approach to reigning in property taxes and campaign contributions on Wednesday night’s Chicago Report Debate.
The two Democratic primary candidates for Cook County assessor sparred over their approach to reigning in property taxes and campaign contributions on Wednesday night’s Chicago Report Debate.
Cook County assessor candidates on Trump Tower | Chicago Report Debates
Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from Pat Hynes, the Lyons Township assessor and former employee of the county office, for the Cook County assessor.
Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from Pat Hynes, the Lyons Township assessor and former employee of the county office, for the Cook County assessor.
Bears stadium proposal: Property tax freeze?
Illinois is negotiating a bill that would allow a potential Bears megadevelopment in Arlington Heights to avoid paying taxes based on assessed value and instead negotiate tax rates. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes weigh in.
Illinois is negotiating a bill that would allow a potential Bears megadevelopment in Arlington Heights to avoid paying taxes based on assessed value and instead negotiate tax rates. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes weigh in.
How often should property tax assessments be done?
Are tri-annual property tax assessments the way to go? Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes answer.
Are tri-annual property tax assessments the way to go? Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes answer.
Fritz Kaegi calls former assessor system ‘rigged’
“Rigged”: Fritz Kaegi says the Cook County assessor’s office was once corrupt and argues he cleaned it up. Pat Hynes calls it a “failed office.”
“Rigged”: Fritz Kaegi says the Cook County assessor’s office was once corrupt and argues he cleaned it up. Pat Hynes calls it a “failed office.”
Can anything be done about vacancy rates in the Loop? | Chicago Report Debates
Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from Pat Hynes, the Lyons Township assessor and former employee of the county office, for the Cook County assessor.
Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from Pat Hynes, the Lyons Township assessor and former employee of the county office, for the Cook County assessor.
Questionable fundraising? Cook County assessor candidates trade donation accusations
Pay to play? Fritz Kaegi and Pat Hynes accuse each other of accepting questionable donations “Let’s be honest.”
Pay to play? Fritz Kaegi and Pat Hynes accuse each other of accepting questionable donations “Let’s be honest.”
Kaegi claims Hynes took donations from Madigan's law partner | Chicago Report Debates
Kaegi claims Hynes took donations from one of Michael Madigan's law partners.
Kaegi claims Hynes took donations from one of Michael Madigan's law partners.
'This shouldn't have happened': Kaegi addressed property tax bill hikes | Chicago Report Debates
Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi and Pat Hynes discuss property tax bill hikes in Chicago and how some areas have seen significant upticks compared to others.
Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi and Pat Hynes discuss property tax bill hikes in Chicago and how some areas have seen significant upticks compared to others.
Illinois given 30 days to fix CDL violations or risk $128M in funding | ChicagoLIVE
The U.S. Department of Transportation is demanding corrective action following an audit showing 20% of Illinois’ non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses were issued improperly.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is demanding corrective action following an audit showing 20% of Illinois’ non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses were issued improperly.
Expert analysis: Pritzker outlines priorities in State of the State address
Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address on Wednesday.
Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address on Wednesday.
Illinois bill would lower legal blood alcohol limit for drivers
A new Illinois bill would change when a driver is considered legally impaired.
A new Illinois bill would change when a driver is considered legally impaired.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
Cook County assessor candidates spar over property taxes, campaign donations
The two Democratic primary candidates in the Cook County assessor race debates why property tax bills have increased so much.
The two Democratic primary candidates in the Cook County assessor race debates why property tax bills have increased so much.
Stephen Colbert says CBS nixed interview with James Talarico ahead of Texas primary
State Rep. James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert was allegedly blocked from airing the night before early voting kicked off in Texas.
State Rep. James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert was allegedly blocked from airing the night before early voting kicked off in Texas.