Federal budget deal bans hemp-derived THC products in Illinois and nationwide
The days are numbered for hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC in Illinois and across the country.
The days are numbered for hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC in Illinois and across the country.
Chicago alderman says he has ‘no regrets’ after Pritzker clash, eyes congressional bid | ChicagoLIVE
Following a viral confrontation with Gov. JB Pritzker at a Veterans Day event, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez tells ChicagoLIVE he stands by his questions about taxing corporations and supporting working families. He also discusses why he’s weighing an independent run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District.
Following a viral confrontation with Gov. JB Pritzker at a Veterans Day event, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez tells ChicagoLIVE he stands by his questions about taxing corporations and supporting working families. He also discusses why he’s weighing an independent run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District.
Congress pushes to make Justice Department release Epstein files despite tough odds
Congress is pushing forward on a vote that would force the Justice Department to release all of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. But, the measure still faces an uphill battle.
Congress is pushing forward on a vote that would force the Justice Department to release all of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. But, the measure still faces an uphill battle.
Trump pushes tariffs as tool to lower food prices ahead of next year's midterms
President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.
President Trump wants to use tariffs to lower the cost of your next meal. The White House is now shifting focus on affordability ahead of next year's midterm elections.
Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.
Shutdown vote, Little Village reacts to ICE exit, CPS spending under fire | The Chicago Report
Federal lawmakers are expected to vote on a deal to reopen the government after a prolonged shutdown. In Chicago, a judge is preparing to release hundreds detained by ICE, Little Village business owners react to the agency’s departure, and members of the business community are pushing back against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.7 billion budget proposal that includes major tax hikes. Plus, a new inspector general report finds CPS spending on travel skyrocketed from $300,000 in 2021 to nearly $8 million. | From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Federal lawmakers are expected to vote on a deal to reopen the government after a prolonged shutdown. In Chicago, a judge is preparing to release hundreds detained by ICE, Little Village business owners react to the agency’s departure, and members of the business community are pushing back against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.7 billion budget proposal that includes major tax hikes. Plus, a new inspector general report finds CPS spending on travel skyrocketed from $300,000 in 2021 to nearly $8 million. | From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
TMZ: House to vote on Epstein file release | ChicagoNOW
The House is expected to make a vote on the release of the Epstein files. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to discuss more about these files and implications of the release.
The House is expected to make a vote on the release of the Epstein files. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to discuss more about these files and implications of the release.
White House reacts to new Jeffrey Epstein emails
House Democrats on Wednesday released new emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Donald Trump.
House Democrats on Wednesday released new emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Donald Trump.
Trump signs bill to reopen government, 2 House Republicans vote 'no'
The government is officially back open after President Trump late Wednesday night signed a temporary funding bill.
The government is officially back open after President Trump late Wednesday night signed a temporary funding bill.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?
The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.
The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, is hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, is hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Illinois lawmakers react as Congress reaches deal to reopen government
Illinois legislators are reacting after Congress reached a budget deal Wednesday that reopened the federal government following a 43-day shutdown.
Illinois legislators are reacting after Congress reached a budget deal Wednesday that reopened the federal government following a 43-day shutdown.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Trump signs stopgap bill, ending government shutdown
The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.
The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.
Trump signs bill ending historic government shutdown
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
CPS OIG releases spending report | The Chicago Report
A new spending report sheds light on the lavish trips taken by Chicago Public Schools officials amid a budget crunch.
A new spending report sheds light on the lavish trips taken by Chicago Public Schools officials amid a budget crunch.
Business groups push back on Chicago mayor's budget | The Chicago Report
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
You'd be hard pressed to find a member of Chicago's Civic and Business community that isn't calling attention to Mayor Johnson's proposed $16.7 billion budget that calls for big new tax hikes.
House debates government funding bill | The Chicago Report
House lawmakers are expected to vote on a deal to reopen the federal government on Wednesday night.
House lawmakers are expected to vote on a deal to reopen the federal government on Wednesday night.