Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Trump rejects Iran offer as US weighs new strike options
The president dismisses Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the Pentagon prepares new military plans and tensions drive rising gas prices at home.
The president dismisses Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the Pentagon prepares new military plans and tensions drive rising gas prices at home.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Republican bill could change SAFE-T Act, Gas Tax proposal | The Chicago Report
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
IBM invests in growing Quantum tech in Illinois | The Chicago Report
IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology.
IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology.
What's in the six-month gas tax proposal? | The Chicago Report
Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.
Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.
Republican bill aims to change SAFE-T Act | The Chicago Report
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details.
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details.
Hegseth defends Iran War's mission, costs
Lawmakers put some tough questions to the top military officials today. It's the first time they've testified under oath since Operation Epic Fury started.
Lawmakers put some tough questions to the top military officials today. It's the first time they've testified under oath since Operation Epic Fury started.
Illinois bill would expand access to adult changing stations in public spaces | ChicagoLIVE
A proposed expansion of Sami’s Law would require adult-sized changing stations in certain public buildings to improve restroom access for people with disabilities.
A proposed expansion of Sami’s Law would require adult-sized changing stations in certain public buildings to improve restroom access for people with disabilities.
What does '8647' mean? Former prosecutor explains Comey indictment | ChicagoNOW
Former federal prosecutor Pat Brady breaks down the legal challenges in the indictment of James Comey, including how courts evaluate intent, political speech and alleged threats.
Former federal prosecutor Pat Brady breaks down the legal challenges in the indictment of James Comey, including how courts evaluate intent, political speech and alleged threats.
Lawmakers demand change to SAFE-T Act following deadly Chicago police shooting | ChicagoNOW
Following the shooting death of a Chicago police officer and critical injury of another, Senate Republican Leader John Curran is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to revise the SAFE-T Act.
Following the shooting death of a Chicago police officer and critical injury of another, Senate Republican Leader John Curran is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to revise the SAFE-T Act.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Pritzker wants Illinois Senate to move on Mega Projects bill ‘soon,’ but hurdles remain
Gov. JB Pritzker wants Senators to move on the House version of the bill, but multiple issues need to be hashed out, he says.
Gov. JB Pritzker wants Senators to move on the House version of the bill, but multiple issues need to be hashed out, he says.
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Former FBI director James Comey faces new federal charges over alleged threat
The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post prosecutors say implied a threat against the president, setting up a legal battle likely to test First Amendment protections.
The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post prosecutors say implied a threat against the president, setting up a legal battle likely to test First Amendment protections.
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit, cites WHCA dinner shooting
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
$25 minimum wage bill, SAFE-T Act questions, Gary comeback? | The Chicago Report
Chicago members of Congress are pushing for a $25 per hour federal minimum wage; More questions arise about the SAFE-T Act after the killing of a Chicago police officer; and is Gary, Indiana, making a comeback?
Chicago members of Congress are pushing for a $25 per hour federal minimum wage; More questions arise about the SAFE-T Act after the killing of a Chicago police officer; and is Gary, Indiana, making a comeback?
Advocates defend SAFE-T Act after officer's killing | The Chicago Report
In light of the shooting death of a Chicago police officer by a man with several prior criminal charges, a new debate has been sparked about the SAFE-T Act, rules for pre-trial release and the county's electronic monitoring program.
In light of the shooting death of a Chicago police officer by a man with several prior criminal charges, a new debate has been sparked about the SAFE-T Act, rules for pre-trial release and the county's electronic monitoring program.
Chicago reps push for $25/hour minimum wage | The Chicago Report
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez is one of multiple Chicago Democrats pushing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour.
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez is one of multiple Chicago Democrats pushing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour.