Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional map amid Trump pressure

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s congressional districts, a move that follows intense national pressure from President Donald Trump.

Trump meets with new Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan. What we know

The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.

Indiana gov calls special session for redistricting, state lawmaker weighs in
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Gov. Mike Braun seeks to redraw congressional lines amid White House pressure, and Rep. Carolyn Jackson discusses the proposed changes and political hurdles ahead.

Pritzker files for re-election, criticizes Trump amid govt shutdown
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Gov. JB Pritzker highlights growing worries about food shortages and unpaid air traffic controllers as the government shutdown drags on.

Govt shutdown nears one-month mark as food aid runs out, travel chaos looms
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With the shutdown dragging on, millions face losing food assistance and delayed flights, as pressure mounts on Congress and the White House to strike a deal.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.

September inflation rises slightly as U.S.–Canada trade rift deepens
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After a delay from the government shutdown, new data shows inflation up 3% year-over-year — slightly better than expected. But tensions with Canada are escalating after Ontario used a Reagan speech to criticize U.S. tariffs, prompting President Trump to halt trade talks.

Federal workers miss another paycheck as shutdown stalemate drags on
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With efforts to pay on-duty employees failing, pressure is growing in Washington to end the government shutdown as concerns mount over missed paychecks and dwindling food benefits.

Four members of Darren Bailey's family killed in helicopter crash | The Chicago Report
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Early Thursday morning, tragedy struck as the Darren Bailey for Governor campaign announced the sudden deaths of his son, daughter in law, and two grandchildren in a helicopter crash in Montana.

More controversy in Little Village | The Chicago Report
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Chaos unfolded in Little Village on Thursday with tear gas and unrest after another high profile federal immigration raid.

Government shutdown impact on small businesses
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As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.

Trump tightens sanctions on Russia as hopes for ceasefire with Putin collapse
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After a proposed Trump-Putin summit falls apart, the Trump administration ramps up sanctions on Russia, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine — but Moscow remains defiant.

Former Chicago gang leader asks Pritzker for clemency following Trump pardon

One of Chicago’s most infamous gang leaders asked Gov. JB Pritzker for clemency Wednesday after winning a pardon from President Donald Trump earlier this spring.