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.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
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A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests

A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.

The federal government is still shut down. Here’s why | ChicagoLIVE
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Paris Schutz joins us with insight on where negotiations stand in Washington | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Trump wants $230M from DOJ for past prosecutions: 'They owe me a lot of money'
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President Donald Trump wants the Justice Department to pay him millions of dollars for past prosecutions against him, but critics say that would be unethical.

Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.

Trump cancels summit with Putin amid signs Russia won’t budge on Ukraine
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President Trump called off a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, citing Russia’s unwillingness to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire as tensions and attacks escalate.

Social media erupts over Chicago teacher mocking Charlie Kirk's death in 'No Kings' viral video

A video that users on social media say shows a school teacher in Chicago mocking the death of Charlie Kirk at a protest went viral over the weekend, with many calling for the woman to lose her job.

Social media erupts over Chicago teacher mocking Charlie Kirk's death in 'No Kings' viral video
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A video of a woman that users on social media say shows a school teacher in Chicago mocking the death of Charlie Kirk at a protest went viral over the weekend, with many calling for the woman to lose her job. (Credit: Instagram user @that84bullnose and Storyful)