Government shutdown: Why is there no deal?
A deal has yet to be struck by US lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown.
A deal has yet to be struck by US lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown.
McCarthy?s last-ditch plan to keep the government open collapses
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy?s last-ditch plan to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed in dramatic fashion Friday as a robust faction of hard-right holdouts rejected the package, making a shutdown almost certain.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy?s last-ditch plan to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed in dramatic fashion Friday as a robust faction of hard-right holdouts rejected the package, making a shutdown almost certain.
Government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch effort collapses
A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.
A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.
Sen Dianne Feinstein dies at 90, senate holds moment of silence
California Senator Dianne Feinstein was known as a pioneer and a woman of many firsts. She died at age 90 as the oldest sitting senator. She suffered from extensive health issues for more than a year before her passing.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein was known as a pioneer and a woman of many firsts. She died at age 90 as the oldest sitting senator. She suffered from extensive health issues for more than a year before her passing.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Pritzker blames Republicans for Chicago migrant crisis
Another day of rising tension as Chicago?s migrant crisis gets worse by the busload.
Another day of rising tension as Chicago?s migrant crisis gets worse by the busload.
Local alderwoman goes off on mayor
Tensions were overflowing at the Calumet City council meeting Thursday night.
Tensions were overflowing at the Calumet City council meeting Thursday night.
Biden impeachment inquiry begins
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden began on Thursday.
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden began on Thursday.
McHenry County's top prosecutor slams SAFE-T Act on social media
It’s been 10 days since the controversial SAFE-T Act took effect in Illinois, making cash bail a thing of the past, and McHenry County’s top prosecutor is calling it a total failure.
It’s been 10 days since the controversial SAFE-T Act took effect in Illinois, making cash bail a thing of the past, and McHenry County’s top prosecutor is calling it a total failure.
What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
Time is running out for Congress to reach a spending deal before the government shuts down this weekend. FOX's Sunny Tsai on how this could affect millions of Americans.
Time is running out for Congress to reach a spending deal before the government shuts down this weekend. FOX's Sunny Tsai on how this could affect millions of Americans.
Pritzker gives update on Illinois marijuana sales and social equity licensing
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
Senate votes to reinstate formal dress code
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night formalizing business attire as the proper dress code while on the floor of the chamber.
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night formalizing business attire as the proper dress code while on the floor of the chamber.
Tempers flare at second GOP debate
Tempers flared at the second GOP debate Wednesday night in California. Seven candidates took the stage to talk about a wide range of topics, from health care to the government.
Tempers flared at the second GOP debate Wednesday night in California. Seven candidates took the stage to talk about a wide range of topics, from health care to the government.
House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
A government shutdown is looming this weekend. What it means, who's impacted and what's next?
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
Illinois Secretary of State urges change to mandatory drivers test age
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias suggested that the mandatory drivers test age be increased from 75 to 79. The adjustment would make Illinois law more consistent with other states.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias suggested that the mandatory drivers test age be increased from 75 to 79. The adjustment would make Illinois law more consistent with other states.
Illinois faces fallout as 42,000 federal employees brace for shutdown consequences
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia says lawmakers are working to get a deal done, but the bills put forward in the House do not address vital needs for the government.
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia says lawmakers are working to get a deal done, but the bills put forward in the House do not address vital needs for the government.
GOP candidates to square off in second presidential debate
The second Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle will feature seven GOP candidates who met the Republican National Committee's criteria to be on stage.
The second Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle will feature seven GOP candidates who met the Republican National Committee's criteria to be on stage.
Rep. Chuy Garcia weighs in on the potential of a government showdown
The United States is inching toward a government shutdown as the two sides are unable to reach an agreement.
The United States is inching toward a government shutdown as the two sides are unable to reach an agreement.
Education and public safety funding in jeopardy for Illinois as stimulus funds deplete: report
The federal government's stimulus package expires in about three years.
The federal government's stimulus package expires in about three years.