Government shutdown: Lawmakers spar over health care, fear a long-term standoff
The deadline to avert a government shutdown has come and gone with Democrats and Republicans quibbling over health care spending. Some lawmakers fear the impasse could last for a while.
The deadline to avert a government shutdown has come and gone with Democrats and Republicans quibbling over health care spending. Some lawmakers fear the impasse could last for a while.
Government shutdown continues as Democrats stand firm on health care spending
Several hours into the first federal government shutdown since 2019, the Senate tried again to vote on a spending plan, but Democrats remained firm against it arguing to restore healthcare spending.
Several hours into the first federal government shutdown since 2019, the Senate tried again to vote on a spending plan, but Democrats remained firm against it arguing to restore healthcare spending.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Illinois politicians react to government shutdown: 'Appalling'
The government has shut down and Illinois Democrats blame Republicans and warn of serious impacts on families, health care.
The government has shut down and Illinois Democrats blame Republicans and warn of serious impacts on families, health care.
What a government shutdown means
The U.S. government has shut down, and both political parties are trading blame.
The U.S. government has shut down, and both political parties are trading blame.
Government shutdown begins after funding deadline passes: What now?
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo breaks down why Congress failed to reach a deal, what services could be impacted, and how long the shutdown might last.
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo breaks down why Congress failed to reach a deal, what services could be impacted, and how long the shutdown might last.
Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
Government shutdown imminent after votes fail
The U.S. will face its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill.
The U.S. will face its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill.
Protesters march in downtown Chicago amid increased ICE activity
Protesters gathered late Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Protesters gathered late Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Top Chicago hospitals join forces in the Chicago Breast Cancer Consortium | The Chicago Report
What if all of Chicago's top hospitals came together to fight breast cancer? You don't have to imagine it -- it's happening with the Chicago Breast Cancer Consortium just in time for October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
What if all of Chicago's top hospitals came together to fight breast cancer? You don't have to imagine it -- it's happening with the Chicago Breast Cancer Consortium just in time for October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Push to pass comprehensive energy reforms | The Chicago Report
A coalition of consumer and environmental advocates are calling on Illinois lawmakers to do something about escalating energy prices.
A coalition of consumer and environmental advocates are calling on Illinois lawmakers to do something about escalating energy prices.
IL lawmakers talk impending government shutdown | The Chicago Report
Paris spoke to U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) and U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) about what's causing the impasse leading to the impending government shutdown.
Paris spoke to U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) and U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) about what's causing the impasse leading to the impending government shutdown.
National Guard operations underway in Memphis
The operation in Memphis started Monday night and Attorney General Pam Bondi said they're already seeing results.
The operation in Memphis started Monday night and Attorney General Pam Bondi said they're already seeing results.
Healthcare spending at issue on eve of U.S. government shutdown
President Trump said Tuesday that the federal government is likely to shut down after members of Congress have been unable to reach a deal on approving a budget.
President Trump said Tuesday that the federal government is likely to shut down after members of Congress have been unable to reach a deal on approving a budget.
Trump doubles down on troops to Chicago: We're going in 'very soon,' calls Pritzker 'stupid'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will be sending troops into Chicago "very soon" to curb violence. He also called Gov. JB Pritzker stupid.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will be sending troops into Chicago "very soon" to curb violence. He also called Gov. JB Pritzker stupid.
The Chicago Report: President Trump backs Oracle-led TikTok deal
The clock is ticking on a deal for TikTok. Late last week, the president announced he struck a deal to spin off the American version of the company from the Chinese company Byte Dance, amid worries that the government of China has been using it to spread propaganda.
The clock is ticking on a deal for TikTok. Late last week, the president announced he struck a deal to spin off the American version of the company from the Chinese company Byte Dance, amid worries that the government of China has been using it to spread propaganda.
The Chicago Report: Gov. Pritzker says feds seeking to deploy military to Illinois
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Democratic elected officials were defiant Monday after the weekend saw armed federal troops walking around the Loop.
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Democratic elected officials were defiant Monday after the weekend saw armed federal troops walking around the Loop.
The Chicago Report: Controversy surrounding ICE enforcement in Chicago
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Democratic elected officials were defiant Monday after the weekend saw armed federal troops walking around the Loop. Joining us to weigh in is Ed Yohnka, Ere Rendon and Robert Pape.
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Democratic elected officials were defiant Monday after the weekend saw armed federal troops walking around the Loop. Joining us to weigh in is Ed Yohnka, Ere Rendon and Robert Pape.