Rollback of federal clean-water rules leaves most Illinois wetlands unprotected | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois Environmental Council policy manager Cate Caldwell explains how the rollback weakens the Clean Water Act and why advocates are pushing for new state-level protections. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Illinois Environmental Council policy manager Cate Caldwell explains how the rollback weakens the Clean Water Act and why advocates are pushing for new state-level protections. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know
The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.
The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.
'Sick pervert': Trump expected to sign Epstein files bill as DOJ faces release deadline
Both chambers of Congress have overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, setting up a high-stakes disclosure once President Donald Trump signs it into law.
Both chambers of Congress have overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, setting up a high-stakes disclosure once President Donald Trump signs it into law.
Local pastor arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest | The Chicago Report
Detentions at the Broadview ICE processing facility have reportedly dipped to only four people after a judge's order to clean up conditions and with the department of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. But, it hasn't stopped the contentious scenes outside.
Detentions at the Broadview ICE processing facility have reportedly dipped to only four people after a judge's order to clean up conditions and with the department of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. But, it hasn't stopped the contentious scenes outside.
House approves Epstein bill to release files | The Chicago Report
The public may soon know the details the U.S. Dept. of Justice has kept on the sex trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
The public may soon know the details the U.S. Dept. of Justice has kept on the sex trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
Federal agents focus immigration crackdown on Louisiana, North Carolina
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
House bill to release Epstein files passes 427-1
The House just passed a bill to release the Epstein files with only one vote against it.
The House just passed a bill to release the Epstein files with only one vote against it.
House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats
The House voted Tuesday to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over an eyebrow-raising succession plan for his congressional seat.
The House voted Tuesday to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over an eyebrow-raising succession plan for his congressional seat.
Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files
Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Mayor’s head tax plan collapses, property tax hikes soar & deportation raids spark backlash | The Chicago Report
Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" the mayor’s controversial head tax proposal crashes and burns, with the City Council finance committee voting 25–10 against it — along with more than 20 other tax and fee hikes. We’ll also break down the property tax sticker shock hitting South and West Side homeowners, and hear why a group of retired journalists are speaking out against the deportation raids that have rocked Chicago since September.
Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" the mayor’s controversial head tax proposal crashes and burns, with the City Council finance committee voting 25–10 against it — along with more than 20 other tax and fee hikes. We’ll also break down the property tax sticker shock hitting South and West Side homeowners, and hear why a group of retired journalists are speaking out against the deportation raids that have rocked Chicago since September.
Chicago mayor's budget rejected over controversial corporate head tax
Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.
Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.
Debate over Chicago's budget after alders reject new taxes | The Chicago Report
We hear from two Chicago City council members after the Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed tax increases, including a new corporate head tax.
We hear from two Chicago City council members after the Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed tax increases, including a new corporate head tax.
Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump says he has nothing to hide and is now calling for the House to approve the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president
A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.
A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.
Major blow to Mayor Johnson’s tax plan — council committee rejects head tax | ChicagoLIVE
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Political reporter Paris Schutz joins "ChicagoLIVE" with breaking news from City Hall: the Chicago City Council Finance Committee has voted 25–10 to reject the proposed corporate head tax, a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan.
Chicago alders reject mayor’s budget proposal, head tax in committee
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
The Finance Committee soundly rejected Mayor Johnson's 2025 budget plan, including a new and controversial corporate head tax.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says she’s 'in' for Chicago mayor
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says she’s running for mayor of Chicago.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says she’s running for mayor of Chicago.