Chicago aldermen, Mayor Johnson split on 2026 budget, Ald. Hopkins pushes for teen curfew | ChicagoLIVE
Paris Schutz breaks down the widening divide at City Hall as aldermen and the mayor remain fair apart on Chicago’s 2026 budget. He also explains Alderman Brian Hopkin’s continued push for a stricter teen curfew. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Paris Schutz breaks down the widening divide at City Hall as aldermen and the mayor remain fair apart on Chicago’s 2026 budget. He also explains Alderman Brian Hopkin’s continued push for a stricter teen curfew. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
New Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near sensitive locations
Gov. Pritzker signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near sensitive locations.
Gov. Pritzker signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near sensitive locations.
Senate showdown over expiring Obamacare subsidies as parties clash on healthcare
With pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies set to expire, Democrats push for a three-year extension while Republicans demand a new approach—setting up a high-stakes Senate vote that could send premiums soaring for millions.
With pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies set to expire, Democrats push for a three-year extension while Republicans demand a new approach—setting up a high-stakes Senate vote that could send premiums soaring for millions.
Trump's new national security strategy alarms European allies amid Ukraine war
President Trump’s diplomacy-focused national security strategy—calling Europe “in civilizational decline” and restoring the Monroe Doctrine—is stirring concern among European leaders and complicating efforts to end the war in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pushes for continued support.
President Trump’s diplomacy-focused national security strategy—calling Europe “in civilizational decline” and restoring the Monroe Doctrine—is stirring concern among European leaders and complicating efforts to end the war in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pushes for continued support.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
New Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near sensitive locations
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.
Trump defends tariffs, touts economy ahead of Pennsylvania visit
President Trump doubles down on his tariff strategy, promises new aid for farmers, and prepares to take his economic message to voters in Pennsylvania.
President Trump doubles down on his tariff strategy, promises new aid for farmers, and prepares to take his economic message to voters in Pennsylvania.
Chicago budget battle, big media merger deals | The Chicago Report
Paris talks to experts on the latest Chicago City Council budget negotiations and the possibility of big mergers that could change the future of the entertainment and media industry.
Paris talks to experts on the latest Chicago City Council budget negotiations and the possibility of big mergers that could change the future of the entertainment and media industry.
What Netflix and Paramount's bids for Warner Bros. means for you | The Chicago Report
The future of movies, tv, news media and most form of entertainment is up for grabs as both Netflix and Paramount are making bids for parts of Warner Bros.
The future of movies, tv, news media and most form of entertainment is up for grabs as both Netflix and Paramount are making bids for parts of Warner Bros.
Trump to give $12B to farmers hurt by his tariff policies
President Trump is giving $12 billion to farmers who have been hurt by his trade and tariff policies.
President Trump is giving $12 billion to farmers who have been hurt by his trade and tariff policies.
Evanston mayor demands details on Northwestern’s deal with Trump admin
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wrote a letter to the Trump administration expressing his concerns about the settlement reached with Northwestern University over Antisemitism claims.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wrote a letter to the Trump administration expressing his concerns about the settlement reached with Northwestern University over Antisemitism claims.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Lawmakers push Pentagon to release video of second U.S. strike on suspected drug boat
Members of Congress are pressuring the Pentagon to make public footage of another U.S. military operation targeting a suspected narcotics vessel in the Caribbean.
Members of Congress are pressuring the Pentagon to make public footage of another U.S. military operation targeting a suspected narcotics vessel in the Caribbean.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Trump shifts focus to economy as voter concerns over rising prices grow
President Trump highlights economic issues during a visit to Pennsylvania, emphasizing energy prices and inflation as both parties sharpen their messages ahead of 2025.
President Trump highlights economic issues during a visit to Pennsylvania, emphasizing energy prices and inflation as both parties sharpen their messages ahead of 2025.
Duckworth calls second strike on alleged drug boat ‘essentially murder’
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."
Indiana House Republicans pass Trump-backed map, setting up high-stakes Senate fight
Indiana state House Republicans passed a new state congressional map Friday at the behest of President Trump.
Indiana state House Republicans passed a new state congressional map Friday at the behest of President Trump.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.