Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
Trump focuses on the economy as concerns over affordability grow
Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.
Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
O'Hare traffic complicates renovation | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Minnesota Somali community draws Trump ire | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Jewish students back Northwestern deal with Trump admin. | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Durbin pushes for lasting protections for dreamers as immigration raids continue
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
Lawmakers press for answers on controversial U.S. strike against Venezuelan drug boat
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Limit on hemp sales in Chicago one step closer to becoming law
A Chicago City Council committee voted to advance a ban on some hemp sales in the city during a meeting on Wednesday.
A Chicago City Council committee voted to advance a ban on some hemp sales in the city during a meeting on Wednesday.
Lawmakers press for answers on controversial U.S. strike against Venezuelan drug boat
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Former Chicago Tribune editor Bruce Dold dies at 70 | The Chicago Report
A giant of Chicago journalism has died. Bruce Dold worked at the paper for 42 years.
A giant of Chicago journalism has died. Bruce Dold worked at the paper for 42 years.
Cook County sheriff talks about electronic monitoring | The Chicago Report
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart talks about the county's troubled electronic monitoring program.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart talks about the county's troubled electronic monitoring program.
Venezuela boat strikes and Hegseth controversy | The Chicago Report
President Trump is saber rattling for a possible ground attack in Venezuela as controversy swirls over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
President Trump is saber rattling for a possible ground attack in Venezuela as controversy swirls over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Northwestern University's deal with Trump admin over funding divides campus
Northwestern University's deal with the Trump administration to restore $800M in federal funding has divided the campus.
Northwestern University's deal with the Trump administration to restore $800M in federal funding has divided the campus.
Northwestern University's deal with Trump admin over funding divides campus
Some Northwestern students and groups are praising a $75 million deal with the Trump administration to free up $800 million in federal grants. But new rules on DEI and antisemitism that are part of the deal are garnering criticism.
Some Northwestern students and groups are praising a $75 million deal with the Trump administration to free up $800 million in federal grants. But new rules on DEI and antisemitism that are part of the deal are garnering criticism.
New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
Hoosiers largely reject proposed redistricting map, poll finds | ChicagoLIVE
A new survey shows most Indiana voters oppose the proposed congressional map changes as lawmakers kick off the redistricting process this week. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
A new survey shows most Indiana voters oppose the proposed congressional map changes as lawmakers kick off the redistricting process this week. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Chicago alders' budget plan, Northwestern deal with Trump admin | The Chicago Report
Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit. Plus, Northwestern University became the latest major academic institution to cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding. Finally, a Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.
Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit. Plus, Northwestern University became the latest major academic institution to cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding. Finally, a Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.
Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.