Local author warns of growing executive authority | The Chicago Report
Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.
Nationalizing elections, many presidential scholars have been warning about the parallels between Trump's approach and that of authoritarians throughout history. A local historian has written a new book.
Mayor Johnson signs ICE executive order | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order this weekend, laying the groundwork to prosecute federal immigration agents.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order this weekend, laying the groundwork to prosecute federal immigration agents.
Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
U of I investigates College Republicans group's social post about Alex Pretti's death
A chapter of College Republicans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after a social media post that appeared to reference the killing of a Minneapolis protester.
A chapter of College Republicans at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after a social media post that appeared to reference the killing of a Minneapolis protester.
Health care costs could decide the midterms, new poll suggests | ChicagoLIVE
Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.
Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.
Chicago mayor's ICE-related executive order sparks controversy
As a partial government shutdown takes effect, FOX Chicago political correspondent Paris Schutz explains how Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE-related executive order is fueling controversy amid a broader fight over federal funding and enforcement.
As a partial government shutdown takes effect, FOX Chicago political correspondent Paris Schutz explains how Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ICE-related executive order is fueling controversy amid a broader fight over federal funding and enforcement.
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
Government shutdown won't end Monday, House Speaker says
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
Democrats consider Illinois as early primary state in 2028 election calendar
The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.
The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.
What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
New SNAP work requirements kick in for more states Feb. 1: What to know
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
The government is shut down again. Here's why this one is different
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
DOJ releases 3 million pages of Epstein files
The Department of Justice has released what it says are 3 million pages of Epstein files with some disturbing allegations.
The Department of Justice has released what it says are 3 million pages of Epstein files with some disturbing allegations.
Senate passes bill to fund government through September: What we know
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
Chicago early voting opens soon as voters choose Durbin’s successor
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Federal school voucher debate, Groundhog Day | The Chicago Report
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.
Woodstock readies for Groundhog Day celebration | The Chicago Report
Groundhog Day is Monday and the quiet northwestern suburb of Woodstock is getting ready for its annual celebration.
Groundhog Day is Monday and the quiet northwestern suburb of Woodstock is getting ready for its annual celebration.
Report: Utility bills are outpacing inflation and grocery prices
A new report says your utility bills have become the fastest driver of inflation, according to Powerlines.
A new report says your utility bills have become the fastest driver of inflation, according to Powerlines.