Trump administration to review green card holders from 'countries of concern.' What we know
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director announced in a social media post that the agency will conduct a full review of what he referred to as “high-risk" countries.
Immigrant linked to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt being held in ICE detention
A Massachusetts woman formerly engaged to the brother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been held in ICE custody for two weeks after being arrested during a traffic stop.
DuPage County officials accuse clerk of financial mismanagement in censure
The DuPage County Board censured the county clerk, accusing her of financial mismanagement of her office.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Scouting America 'surprised, deeply saddened' by news US military may sever ties
In the leaked memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly said the Boy Scouts had become an organization that attacks "boy-friendly spaces."
Chicago man threatened Illinois state senator over emails, officials say
A Chicago man is facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening to harm an Illinois state senator via email, officials said.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Pentagon investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over video
Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."
Open Illinois seats in 2026 election offer opportunities for new, fresh faces
The Illinois delegation to Washington, D.C. will look very different after the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois congresswoman tours Broadview ICE facility, finds 'unacceptable' conditions
After several months, ICE has finally let a sitting member of Congress tour its processing facility in suburban Broadview.
