TSA pay restored as DHS funding fight drags on in Washington
A new executive order restores pay for TSA workers, but with no deal on Homeland Security funding, lawmakers remain at odds while broader impacts ripple across federal agencies.
A new executive order restores pay for TSA workers, but with no deal on Homeland Security funding, lawmakers remain at odds while broader impacts ripple across federal agencies.
DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
New CPS head, Cook County property tax study | The Chicago Report
Paris has the latest on the appointment of the new head of CPS and on a study of how much property taxes in Cook County have skyrocketed.
Paris has the latest on the appointment of the new head of CPS and on a study of how much property taxes in Cook County have skyrocketed.
Cook County property taxes have skyrocketed. Who's to blame? | The Chicago Report
A new report from the Cook County Treasurer's Office says that property taxes in the county have risen at twice the rate of inflation over the last 30 years. What is to blame?
A new report from the Cook County Treasurer's Office says that property taxes in the county have risen at twice the rate of inflation over the last 30 years. What is to blame?
What to know about the new head of CPS | The Chicago Report
The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.
The year-long, nationwide search for a new Chicago Public Schools Superintendent has come to an end. The Chicago Board of Education on Monday voted to name Chicago native Dr. Macquline King as its next leader. The measure passed 18-1.
A vote from behind bars? Illinois bill sparks debate
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
A vote from behind bars? Illinois bill sparks debate
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
Advocates and lawmakers in Chicago on Monday pushed the RACE Act, a bill that would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences in Illinois prisons.
Cook County property taxes have risen twice as fast as inflation, new study finds
Treasurer Maria Pappas released the study just days before property taxes are due in Cook County and says it's a "call to action."
Treasurer Maria Pappas released the study just days before property taxes are due in Cook County and says it's a "call to action."
Illinois bill would require speed limiters for reckless drivers | ChicagoLIVE
A proposed law would mandate speed-limiting devices for drivers convicted of reckless driving.
A proposed law would mandate speed-limiting devices for drivers convicted of reckless driving.
TSA gets paid as DHS shutdown becomes longest in government history
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
When will TSA agents be paid? Why Trump's order may not bring immediate relief to airports
As of Sunday, TSA agents have gone a record 44 days without pay because Congress is at a stalemate over funding the Department of Homeland Security.
As of Sunday, TSA agents have gone a record 44 days without pay because Congress is at a stalemate over funding the Department of Homeland Security.
Shutdown standoff continues as TSA lines surge and Congress remains deadlocked
Long airport lines persist nationwide as the partial government shutdown drags on, despite an order to pay TSA workers. Lawmakers remain at odds after the House rejected a Senate funding bill, with no clear resolution in sight. Madeleine Rivera breaks down what the latest political fight means for travelers and federal agencies.
Long airport lines persist nationwide as the partial government shutdown drags on, despite an order to pay TSA workers. Lawmakers remain at odds after the House rejected a Senate funding bill, with no clear resolution in sight. Madeleine Rivera breaks down what the latest political fight means for travelers and federal agencies.
Millions rally nationwide in ‘No Kings’ protests
More than 9 million people were expected to gather at “No Kings" rallies across the country Saturday to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Trump.
More than 9 million people were expected to gather at “No Kings" rallies across the country Saturday to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Trump.
Chicago’s No Kings protest draws thousands to Loop amid Iran war, rising gas prices nationwide
Thousands of people gathered in the Loop on Saturday as another round of No Kings protests returned to the city and suburbs.
Thousands of people gathered in the Loop on Saturday as another round of No Kings protests returned to the city and suburbs.
Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.
Bears stadium saga continues | The Chicago Report
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.
No-show protest in Rogers Park amid backlash over Ald. Maria Hadden comments
A protest targeting Ald. Maria Hadden failed to materialize Friday, over backlash to her comments on the killing of a Loyola student.
A protest targeting Ald. Maria Hadden failed to materialize Friday, over backlash to her comments on the killing of a Loyola student.
' No Kings' Chicago March to be held tomorrow | The Chicago Report
Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.
Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.
Nancy Andrade's resignation sparks antisemitism debate | The Chicago Report
We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.
We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.