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.
Congress moves into crisis mode as time runs short to prevent government shutdown
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown
Congress is rushing headlong into crisis mode Tuesday with a government shutdown days away, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means halting pay for the military and curtailing federal services for millions of Americans.
Congress is rushing headlong into crisis mode Tuesday with a government shutdown days away, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means halting pay for the military and curtailing federal services for millions of Americans.
Democratic Sen. Menendez rejects calls to resign
One U.S. senator is facing an avalanche of demands to resign his seat following Friday's indictment on federal corruption charges.
One U.S. senator is facing an avalanche of demands to resign his seat following Friday's indictment on federal corruption charges.
Biden says Republicans aren't holding up their end of deal as shutdown looms
A government shutdown is looming.
A government shutdown is looming.
U.S. inches closer to government shutdown as negotiations stall
House Republican negotiators are warning rebels within their own party that they are "empowering" Democrats as lawmakers scramble for a deal to fund the government in time to avoid a partial shutdown.
House Republican negotiators are warning rebels within their own party that they are "empowering" Democrats as lawmakers scramble for a deal to fund the government in time to avoid a partial shutdown.