Could a gas tax break help drivers amid surging prices? | The Chicago Report
President Trump said he wants to suspend the nation's gas tax to provide relief for drivers amid surging oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
President Trump said he wants to suspend the nation's gas tax to provide relief for drivers amid surging oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Could Chicago host back-to-back DNCs? | The Chicago Report
Local officials are trying to convince Democratic officials to again pick Chicago to host the DNC in 2028.
Local officials are trying to convince Democratic officials to again pick Chicago to host the DNC in 2028.
Group sues Trump administration over Reflecting Pool changes
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its changes to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone abortion pill for now
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
Dems push back on $1 billion proposal for White House ballroom security
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
DNC officials visit Chicago this week as 2028 convention bid moves forward
Chicago will take another major step in its bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention this week as top Democratic Party officials visit the city for a multi-day site tour.
Chicago will take another major step in its bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention this week as top Democratic Party officials visit the city for a multi-day site tour.
Trump predicts Supreme Court will strike down his birthright citizenship order
President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.
President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.
Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
Virginia redistricting court ruling could reshape the 2026 midterm elections
A ruling from the Virginia Supreme Court on the state's recently approved redistricted maps could reshape the upcoming midterm elections.
A ruling from the Virginia Supreme Court on the state's recently approved redistricted maps could reshape the upcoming midterm elections.
What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours
The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.
The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.
Residents divided on keeping Bears in IL, prefer privately-funded stadium: poll
Illinois residents are divided on how important it is to keep the Bears in the state, according to a new poll.
Illinois residents are divided on how important it is to keep the Bears in the state, according to a new poll.
Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report
The strongest El Nino in a century. What it means for weather here. Plus, some Chicago area colleges are postponing exams after the Canvas outage. What we know about who did it. And, Mayor Johnson made it known he wants the Bears to stay in Chicago and at Soldier Field. But has that ship sailed?
The strongest El Nino in a century. What it means for weather here. Plus, some Chicago area colleges are postponing exams after the Canvas outage. What we know about who did it. And, Mayor Johnson made it known he wants the Bears to stay in Chicago and at Soldier Field. But has that ship sailed?
How will strongest El Nino in a century impact Chicago? | The Chicago Report
Scientists say, this years El Nino event, will be the strongest in a century. The biggest since the 1870's. These climate patterns happen naturally. La Nina brings cooler, drier conditions. While El Nino, heats the sea surface, making storms more extreme and causing wetter weather. So what will this mean when it arrives this summer, and how will it impact Chicago and the Midwest? Professor Paul Roundy from the University of New York at Albany is joining us now with his predictions.
Scientists say, this years El Nino event, will be the strongest in a century. The biggest since the 1870's. These climate patterns happen naturally. La Nina brings cooler, drier conditions. While El Nino, heats the sea surface, making storms more extreme and causing wetter weather. So what will this mean when it arrives this summer, and how will it impact Chicago and the Midwest? Professor Paul Roundy from the University of New York at Albany is joining us now with his predictions.
Will the state senate sign off on Mega Projects bill? | The Chicago Report
Mayor Brandon Johnson is back from Springfield after a two-day push for more tax revenue to boost city budgets. But while his goal was shoring up the bottom line, it was his comments on the bears’ new stadium that stole the show. State Sen. Willie Preston is here to react to all of this.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is back from Springfield after a two-day push for more tax revenue to boost city budgets. But while his goal was shoring up the bottom line, it was his comments on the bears’ new stadium that stole the show. State Sen. Willie Preston is here to react to all of this.
Should the SAFE-T Act be amended? | The Chicago Report
The fact that the man accused of shooting John Bartholomew was already out on pre-trial release is fueling a heated debate. Under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, cash bail was abolished, shifting the decision to judges to determine if a defendant is too dangerous to be released before trial. Critics argue the system failed in this case - arguing, the judge’s discretion was flawed when Alphanso Talley was released on electronic monitoring despite pending felony charges. Today, cold case files host Lisette Guillen and anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes held a press conference outside Cook County Jail, calling for stricter oversight.
The fact that the man accused of shooting John Bartholomew was already out on pre-trial release is fueling a heated debate. Under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, cash bail was abolished, shifting the decision to judges to determine if a defendant is too dangerous to be released before trial. Critics argue the system failed in this case - arguing, the judge’s discretion was flawed when Alphanso Talley was released on electronic monitoring despite pending felony charges. Today, cold case files host Lisette Guillen and anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes held a press conference outside Cook County Jail, calling for stricter oversight.
'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon,' ex-counterterrorism chief says
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.