U.S. sends world's largest warship to Venezuela
The most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. is approaching Venezuela as the White House ramps up pressure on leader Nicolas Maduro.
The most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. is approaching Venezuela as the White House ramps up pressure on leader Nicolas Maduro.
Chicago mayor fast-tracks budget vote as alders urge slow down
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Trump admin exploring idea of 'portable mortgages,' but what are they?
A quick breakdown of how portable mortgages work.
A quick breakdown of how portable mortgages work.
Govt shutdown ends, but economic fallout and political tensions linger
As federal offices reopen, Washington faces lasting economic uncertainty and fresh political turmoil in the shutdown’s aftermath.
As federal offices reopen, Washington faces lasting economic uncertainty and fresh political turmoil in the shutdown’s aftermath.
What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
Northern lights brighten the sky this week | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Will air travel be back to normal by Thanksgiving? | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
ProPublica investigation on South Shore ICE raid | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Federal budget deal bans hemp-derived THC products in Illinois and nationwide
The days are numbered for hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC in Illinois and across the country.
The days are numbered for hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC in Illinois and across the country.
Federal budget deal bans hemp-derived THC products in Illinois and nationwide
The days are numbered for hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC in Illinois and across the country.
The days are numbered for hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC in Illinois and across the country.
Chicago alderman says he has ‘no regrets’ after Pritzker clash, eyes congressional bid | ChicagoLIVE
Following a viral confrontation with Gov. JB Pritzker at a Veterans Day event, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez tells ChicagoLIVE he stands by his questions about taxing corporations and supporting working families. He also discusses why he’s weighing an independent run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District.
Following a viral confrontation with Gov. JB Pritzker at a Veterans Day event, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez tells ChicagoLIVE he stands by his questions about taxing corporations and supporting working families. He also discusses why he’s weighing an independent run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District.
Congress pushes to make Justice Department release Epstein files despite tough odds
Congress is pushing forward on a vote that would force the Justice Department to release all of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. But, the measure still faces an uphill battle.
Congress is pushing forward on a vote that would force the Justice Department to release all of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. But, the measure still faces an uphill battle.
Trump pushes tariffs as tool to lower food prices ahead of next year's midterms
President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.
President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.
Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.
Shutdown vote, Little Village reacts to ICE exit, CPS spending under fire | The Chicago Report
Federal lawmakers are expected to vote on a deal to reopen the government after a prolonged shutdown. In Chicago, a judge is preparing to release hundreds detained by ICE, Little Village business owners react to the agency’s departure, and members of the business community are pushing back against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.7 billion budget proposal that includes major tax hikes. Plus, a new inspector general report finds CPS spending on travel skyrocketed from $300,000 in 2021 to nearly $8 million. | From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Federal lawmakers are expected to vote on a deal to reopen the government after a prolonged shutdown. In Chicago, a judge is preparing to release hundreds detained by ICE, Little Village business owners react to the agency’s departure, and members of the business community are pushing back against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.7 billion budget proposal that includes major tax hikes. Plus, a new inspector general report finds CPS spending on travel skyrocketed from $300,000 in 2021 to nearly $8 million. | From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
TMZ: House to vote on Epstein file release | ChicagoNOW
The House is expected to make a vote on the release of the Epstein files. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to discuss more about these files and implications of the release.
The House is expected to make a vote on the release of the Epstein files. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to discuss more about these files and implications of the release.
White House reacts to new Jeffrey Epstein emails
House Democrats on Wednesday released new emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Donald Trump.
House Democrats on Wednesday released new emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Donald Trump.
Trump signs bill to reopen government, 2 House Republicans vote 'no'
The government is officially back open after President Trump late Wednesday night signed a temporary funding bill.
The government is officially back open after President Trump late Wednesday night signed a temporary funding bill.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.