Illinois commission alleges pattern of misconduct, brutality in Operation Midway Blitz
The Illinois Accountability Commission is calling on local prosecutors to investigate agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
The Illinois Accountability Commission is calling on local prosecutors to investigate agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Hegseth grilled by lawmakers amid Iran war, rising gas prices
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced Congress again today amid the Iran conflict.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced Congress again today amid the Iran conflict.
Supreme Court ruling on redistricting could reshape political map ahead of midterms
A divided Supreme Court decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional map is fueling a national debate over race in redistricting and could influence political battles and district lines across multiple states.
A divided Supreme Court decision striking down Louisiana’s congressional map is fueling a national debate over race in redistricting and could influence political battles and district lines across multiple states.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Trump rejects Iran offer as US weighs new strike options
The president dismisses Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the Pentagon prepares new military plans and tensions drive rising gas prices at home.
The president dismisses Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the Pentagon prepares new military plans and tensions drive rising gas prices at home.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Republican bill could change SAFE-T Act, Gas Tax proposal | The Chicago Report
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
IBM invests in growing Quantum tech in Illinois | The Chicago Report
IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology.
IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology.
What's in the six-month gas tax proposal? | The Chicago Report
Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.
Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.
Republican bill aims to change SAFE-T Act | The Chicago Report
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details.
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details.
Hegseth defends Iran War's mission, costs
Lawmakers put some tough questions to the top military officials today. It's the first time they've testified under oath since Operation Epic Fury started.
Lawmakers put some tough questions to the top military officials today. It's the first time they've testified under oath since Operation Epic Fury started.
Illinois bill would expand access to adult changing stations in public spaces | ChicagoLIVE
A proposed expansion of Sami’s Law would require adult-sized changing stations in certain public buildings to improve restroom access for people with disabilities.
A proposed expansion of Sami’s Law would require adult-sized changing stations in certain public buildings to improve restroom access for people with disabilities.
What does '8647' mean? Former prosecutor explains Comey indictment | ChicagoNOW
Former federal prosecutor Pat Brady breaks down the legal challenges in the indictment of James Comey, including how courts evaluate intent, political speech and alleged threats.
Former federal prosecutor Pat Brady breaks down the legal challenges in the indictment of James Comey, including how courts evaluate intent, political speech and alleged threats.
Lawmakers demand change to SAFE-T Act following deadly Chicago police shooting | ChicagoNOW
Following the shooting death of a Chicago police officer and critical injury of another, Senate Republican Leader John Curran is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to revise the SAFE-T Act.
Following the shooting death of a Chicago police officer and critical injury of another, Senate Republican Leader John Curran is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to revise the SAFE-T Act.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Pritzker wants Illinois Senate to move on Mega Projects bill ‘soon,’ but hurdles remain
Gov. JB Pritzker wants Senators to move on the House version of the bill, but multiple issues need to be hashed out, he says.
Gov. JB Pritzker wants Senators to move on the House version of the bill, but multiple issues need to be hashed out, he says.
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Former FBI director James Comey faces new federal charges over alleged threat
The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post prosecutors say implied a threat against the president, setting up a legal battle likely to test First Amendment protections.
The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post prosecutors say implied a threat against the president, setting up a legal battle likely to test First Amendment protections.