Senate reaches deal to end govt shutdown after rare weekend session
After 40 days of gridlock, the Senate advances a bipartisan plan to reopen the government, but Democrats remain divided over the compromises made.
After 40 days of gridlock, the Senate advances a bipartisan plan to reopen the government, but Democrats remain divided over the compromises made.
Government shutdown nears end after Senate advances procedural vote
The Senate took an initial step Sunday night toward ending the 40-day government shutdown, advancing a procedural vote backed by a small group of moderate Democrats who agreed to move forward.
The Senate took an initial step Sunday night toward ending the 40-day government shutdown, advancing a procedural vote backed by a small group of moderate Democrats who agreed to move forward.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
Government shutdown extends to 40 days as senators debate endgame
The record-breaking government shutdown continues as members of the Senate continue to debate the way to end it.
The record-breaking government shutdown continues as members of the Senate continue to debate the way to end it.
Government shutdown latest: Senators working through the weekend; 1,000 flights canceled
Senators will be working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began 39 days ago.
Senators will be working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began 39 days ago.
How the government shutdown will affect international flights
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Partial SNAP benefits being paid to Illinois recipients for November, officials say
Partial SNAP benefits were being paid to nearly 2 million Illinois customers, state officials said.
Partial SNAP benefits were being paid to nearly 2 million Illinois customers, state officials said.
Judge slams ICE use of force, $1.5B transit upgrade, and FAA travel fallout | The Chicago Report
A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.
A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.
Could the U.S. government shutdown finally be coming to an end?
Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream breaks down some of the top political stories dominating headlines this week.
Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream breaks down some of the top political stories dominating headlines this week.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Air travelers face new FAA flight cuts as govt shutdown drags on
The FAA begins reducing flights nationwide amid the ongoing government shutdown, with lawmakers in Washington scrambling to reach a deal to reopen the government.
The FAA begins reducing flights nationwide amid the ongoing government shutdown, with lawmakers in Washington scrambling to reach a deal to reopen the government.
FAA reduces air traffic by 10% across 40 markets | The Chicago Report
The FAA administration announced a 10% mandated reduction in air travel starting Friday across 40 markets, including Chicago.
The FAA administration announced a 10% mandated reduction in air travel starting Friday across 40 markets, including Chicago.
RTA director weighs in on new transit legislation | The Chicago Report
Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.
Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.
Judge finds multiple federal agent violations | The Chicago Report
Judge Sara Ellis issued an injunction on Thursday, restricting the use of force and tear gas against protesters by federal agents.
Judge Sara Ellis issued an injunction on Thursday, restricting the use of force and tear gas against protesters by federal agents.
Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
Illinois Dems celebrate $1.5B transit investment for Chicago area
State leaders tout new legislation they say will make CTA, Metra, and Pace cleaner, safer, and more reliable — while Republicans criticize diverting road funds and highway toll hikes to pay for the ambitious plan.
State leaders tout new legislation they say will make CTA, Metra, and Pace cleaner, safer, and more reliable — while Republicans criticize diverting road funds and highway toll hikes to pay for the ambitious plan.
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine as winter looms, nuclear tensions rise
As combat escalates around key eastern towns in Ukraine, Moscow and Washington exchange stark nuclear-warnings with global stakes rising.
As combat escalates around key eastern towns in Ukraine, Moscow and Washington exchange stark nuclear-warnings with global stakes rising.
Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek re-election
In a video message to her San Francisco constituents, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi officially announced her retirement, closing a historic chapter as the first woman to lead the U.S. House of Representatives.
In a video message to her San Francisco constituents, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi officially announced her retirement, closing a historic chapter as the first woman to lead the U.S. House of Representatives.
SNAP benefits: Here's how much payments will be in November
SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.
SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.