Trump-backed challenger tests Thomas Massie's support in high-stakes Kentucky primary
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed challenger in one of the nation’s most expensive House primaries, with the race seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed challenger in one of the nation’s most expensive House primaries, with the race seen as a test of President Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Trump says he called off planned Iran attack after allies requested more time for a deal
President Donald Trump says he postponed a major U.S. attack on Iran after requests from Middle East allies to allow more time for negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
President Donald Trump says he postponed a major U.S. attack on Iran after requests from Middle East allies to allow more time for negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
Arlington Heights ready for Bears stadium even as megaprojects bill still not OK'd
State lawmakers have yet to pass the so-called megaprojects bill the Bears say is necessary to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, even though at least one business owner is ready for a deal.
State lawmakers have yet to pass the so-called megaprojects bill the Bears say is necessary to build a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights, even though at least one business owner is ready for a deal.
Bears stadium fight, HIV funding and alder sues the feds | The Chicago Report
Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.
Tia Ewing takes you through the biggest political and local stories of the day on this edition of the Chicago Report.
Chicago alder talks lawsuit over arrest by feds | The Chicago Report
Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.
Grant funding cut for HIV/AIDS care in Chicago | The Chicago Report
Chicago-area nonprofits are joining forces to protest grant cuts that they say will jeopardize care for Chicagoans living with HIV.
Chicago-area nonprofits are joining forces to protest grant cuts that they say will jeopardize care for Chicagoans living with HIV.
Pritzker says he's 'not opposed' to pausing gas tax | The Chicago Report
Gov. JB Pritzker said he's not opposed to pausing the state's tax on gasoline amid surging prices, but worries about the lost revenue.
Gov. JB Pritzker said he's not opposed to pausing the state's tax on gasoline amid surging prices, but worries about the lost revenue.
Pritzker decries Johnson's push to keep Bears in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Pritzker blasts Johnson’s last-minute push to keep Bears in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Pritzker blasts Johnson’s last-minute push to keep Bears in Chicago
Pritzker accused Johnson of showing up "late in the game" after a renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Pritzker accused Johnson of showing up "late in the game" after a renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
Proposed year-round E-15 bill sparks divide between corn, soybean farmers
University of Illinois agricultural economist Dr. Scott Irwin explains why a new E-15 ethanol bill is splitting Midwest farm groups, what it could mean for drivers and fuel prices, and the hurdles still ahead in Congress.
University of Illinois agricultural economist Dr. Scott Irwin explains why a new E-15 ethanol bill is splitting Midwest farm groups, what it could mean for drivers and fuel prices, and the hurdles still ahead in Congress.
Trump warns Iran 'clock is ticking' as US weighs new military strikes
President Donald Trump says the "clock is ticking" for Iran to make a deal as U.S. forces remain on standby, with new military options under discussion amid fears the ceasefire could collapse.
President Donald Trump says the "clock is ticking" for Iran to make a deal as U.S. forces remain on standby, with new military options under discussion amid fears the ceasefire could collapse.
Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Trump seeks $1.7 billion fund to pay allies in exchange for dropping IRS lawsuit: reports
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
How unusual redistricting will shape politics in 2026 and beyond | ChicagoLIVE
An unprecedented amount of mid-decade reshaping of congressional districting will likely have a big influence on the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. A Northwestern University professor joined us to break it all down.
An unprecedented amount of mid-decade reshaping of congressional districting will likely have a big influence on the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. A Northwestern University professor joined us to break it all down.
Pritzker's BUILD plan sparks fight with suburban mayors over housing, local control
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Lawmakers looking to charge parents in teen takeovers
There's a crackdown on teen takeovers in Washington D.C. Today, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced that her office will be prosecuting parents if their children are participating in takeovers. It's something some alders also want to do, and I asked Mayor Brandon Johnson about it too.
There's a crackdown on teen takeovers in Washington D.C. Today, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced that her office will be prosecuting parents if their children are participating in takeovers. It's something some alders also want to do, and I asked Mayor Brandon Johnson about it too.