Request denied for immigration operations pause during Halloween in Illinois

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker asked the Trump administration to pause federal immigration operations in Chicago this weekend to make sure kids can enjoy Halloween without worry.

Trump signals possible return to U.S. nuclear testing after decades-long pause
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Following his meeting with China’s President Xi, President Trump says the U.S. may resume nuclear weapons tests in response to actions by other nations, even as he continues to call for global denuclearization.

Block Club Chicago: Mayor Johnson’s call for a general strike
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Johnson clarified that he’s calling for a nationwide strike in an interview with Block Club. Other progressive leaders are on board, but critics say the country isn’t ready. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares more.

Gov. Pritzker slams 'worst of the worst' in Trump administration
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Gov. JB Pritzker condemns the Trump administration and federal immigration officer's violent presence in Illinois in a press conference on Thursday. He called the administration's actions an "abuse of power."

Trump, Xi strike hopeful tone after high-stakes meeting in South Korea
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Following their two-hour discussion, President Trump says progress was made toward a new trade deal as both nations agree to ease tariffs and boost cooperation.

Trump cutting tariffs on China after meeting with Xi

The president said he chose to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods under 50% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curtailing fentanyl trafficking.

Growing pressure for Illinois remap | The Chicago Report
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Illinois Congressional Black Caucus is speaking with one voice -- they want the state to enter the midterm redistricting wars being fought in states like Texas, California and now Indiana and North Carolina.

Chicago food banks already strained fear SNAP benefit suspensions
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Food pantries in Chicago are already under significant strain but fear what will come after SNAP benefits are set to be stopped amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Illinois residents to lose SNAP benefits: What to know

As the government shutdown continues, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will not receive SNAP benefits starting next month, officials warn.

Trump wraps up South Korea visit ahead of high-stakes meeting with China's Xi Jinping
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President Trump concludes his visit to South Korea after finalizing a major trade deal, as attention now turns to his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade tensions and global security.

Food pantries prepare for end of SNAP benefits on November 1 | ChicagoNOW
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It’s been 28 days since the federal government shutdown began. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would not have enough money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as SNAP in November if no resolution is made before the end of the month. Camerin Mattson from the Greater Food Depository joins to explain the impact on Chicagoland residents.