Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich joins clerics denouncing Trump admin's foreign policy
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich joined other clerics to denounce the Trump administration's foreign policy.
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich joined other clerics to denounce the Trump administration's foreign policy.
Rainbow/PUSH holds annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast
On MLK Day, Rainbow/PUSH held its annual breakfast and used Dr. King's words to talk about policy happening right now. Civil rights, immigration and affordability stayed front and center.
On MLK Day, Rainbow/PUSH held its annual breakfast and used Dr. King's words to talk about policy happening right now. Civil rights, immigration and affordability stayed front and center.
‘A stain on this country’: Duckworth tears into Trump during MLK Day remarks
U.S. Senator from Illinois Tammy Duck spoke Monday morning ahead of the 36th annual Dr. King Breakfast in Chicago.
U.S. Senator from Illinois Tammy Duck spoke Monday morning ahead of the 36th annual Dr. King Breakfast in Chicago.
Trump pressures Europe over Greenland deal, threatens new tariffs
President Trump escalates his push to buy Greenland by warning of tariffs on eight European countries, drawing protests abroad and mixed reactions from U.S. allies and Republicans on Capitol Hill.
President Trump escalates his push to buy Greenland by warning of tariffs on eight European countries, drawing protests abroad and mixed reactions from U.S. allies and Republicans on Capitol Hill.
Pritzker’s $25M to his own campaign dwarfs GOP rivals’ cash totals, records show
Gov. JB Pritzker’s $25 million donation to his own campaign last year put him well ahead of any of his potential GOP rivals in terms of cash.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s $25 million donation to his own campaign last year put him well ahead of any of his potential GOP rivals in terms of cash.
Greenland latest: Trump charging tariff to 8 European countries
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
Walz, Frey to be investigated for allegedly impeding law enforcement: Report
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act into law
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act signed into legislation, taking effect in 2026
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs law expanding record sealing — what it means for Illinoisans | ChicagoLIVE
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
The last time the Insurrection Act was used
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
Minnesota tensions rise as Dems hold 'shadow hearing' and Trump floats troops
Democrats warn of a “deadly assault” on Minnesota as ICE protests intensify, the White House defends enforcement actions, and President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
Democrats warn of a “deadly assault” on Minnesota as ICE protests intensify, the White House defends enforcement actions, and President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
Pritzker signs Clean Slate Act into law
The new law will automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months, impacting more than two million Illinoisans and expanding access to jobs, education, and housing when it takes effect later this year.
The new law will automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months, impacting more than two million Illinoisans and expanding access to jobs, education, and housing when it takes effect later this year.
Arlington Heights leaders push lawmakers to keep the Bears in Illinois
Village and state leaders held a press conference on Friday, urging approval of a Mega Project Bill aimed at supporting large-scale developments, including the Chicago Bears’ proposed project at Arlington Park.
Village and state leaders held a press conference on Friday, urging approval of a Mega Project Bill aimed at supporting large-scale developments, including the Chicago Bears’ proposed project at Arlington Park.
Proposed amendment to DHS funding bill | ChicagoNOW
U.S. Rep Mike Quigley (D) Illinois is planning on introducing an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. He joins via zoom to break down the new amendment.
U.S. Rep Mike Quigley (D) Illinois is planning on introducing an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. He joins via zoom to break down the new amendment.
Protests fade in Iran as U.S. weighs possible military action
As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.
As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.