Congressional candidates talk about health care issues, the economy
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Multiple candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 9th Congressional District in Illinois will participate in Fox Chicago's debate on Wednesday night. Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, State Sen. Laura Fine, Kat Abughazaleh, State Sen. Mike Simmons, Phil Andrew, and Bushra Amiwala are slated to appear.

Illinois lawmakers weigh emergency bills as SNAP cuts threaten 230,000 residents

Illinois legislators are considering two emergency bills in response to federal changes that will reduce or end Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits for about 230,000 state residents starting in April and May.

Missing Epstein files: Trump sexual assault claims withheld, lawmakers say

The Justice Department is accused of withholding Jeffrey Epstein case files connected to a woman "who accused President Trump of heinous crimes.”

Trump pushes big tech to cover data center power costs amid AI energy surge
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President Donald Trump says major tech companies must pay for the growing electricity demands of AI-driven data centers, while Democrats — including Bernie Sanders — argue the plan won’t fully address rising energy costs and warn of broader economic impacts as the U.S. competes with China in the AI race.

Jim Durkin weighs in on President Trump’s State of the Union and political divide
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Former Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin reacts to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, discussing affordability concerns, partisan boycotts, and how the president’s messaging could shape the upcoming midterm elections.

Quigley responds to Trump’s record-length State of the Union
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Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley reacts to Donald Trump’s nearly two-hour State of the Union address, weighing in on the economy, immigration, chamber protests, foreign policy, and his decision to skip the speech altogether.

Trump delivers record-breaking State of the Union, declares ‘Golden Age'

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, speaking for more than 100 minutes as he declared a new “Golden Age of America."

Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution

During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.

Illinois GOP governor candidates debate Bears, Trump, SAFE-T Act | Chicago Report Debates
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Three Republican candidates for governor in Illinois talked about the Bears stadium saga, their stances on Trump, and how to tackle the state’s longstanding fiscal challenges in a debate on Fox Chicago Tuesday night.

US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union

The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.