Chicago food banks already strained fear SNAP benefit suspensions
Food pantries in Chicago are already under significant strain but fear what will come after SNAP benefits are set to be stopped amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Food pantries in Chicago are already under significant strain but fear what will come after SNAP benefits are set to be stopped amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Illinois lawmakers push $1.5B public transit bill to avert fiscal cliff
Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system.
Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system.
Illinois residents to lose SNAP benefits: What to know
As the government shutdown continues, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will not receive SNAP benefits starting next month, officials warn.
As the government shutdown continues, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will not receive SNAP benefits starting next month, officials warn.
Kat Abughazaleh, Illinois congressional candidate, indicted over Broadview protests, records show
Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate for Congress, was among six indicted in connection with protests at the Broadview ICE facility.
Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate for Congress, was among six indicted in connection with protests at the Broadview ICE facility.
Trump wraps up South Korea visit ahead of high-stakes meeting with China's Xi Jinping
President Trump concludes his visit to South Korea after finalizing a major trade deal, as attention now turns to his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade tensions and global security.
President Trump concludes his visit to South Korea after finalizing a major trade deal, as attention now turns to his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade tensions and global security.
Illinois lawmakers won’t vote on redistricting in veto session, but ‘all options’ on the table
Illinois state lawmakers will not vote on a new congressional map during this week's veto session, officials said.
Illinois state lawmakers will not vote on a new congressional map during this week's veto session, officials said.
Food pantries prepare for end of SNAP benefits on November 1 | ChicagoNOW
It’s been 28 days since the federal government shutdown began. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would not have enough money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as SNAP in November if no resolution is made before the end of the month. Camerin Mattson from the Greater Food Depository joins to explain the impact on Chicagoland residents.
It’s been 28 days since the federal government shutdown began. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would not have enough money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as SNAP in November if no resolution is made before the end of the month. Camerin Mattson from the Greater Food Depository joins to explain the impact on Chicagoland residents.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Trump prepares for high-stakes meeting with China's Xi Jinping amid govt shutdown tensions
President Trump arrives in South Korea ahead of a crucial face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as trade, Taiwan, and the U.S. government shutdown dominate the agenda.
President Trump arrives in South Korea ahead of a crucial face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as trade, Taiwan, and the U.S. government shutdown dominate the agenda.
Tariffs impacting farmers' costs, margins | The Chicago Report
Illinois farmers are in the middle of harvest season, or have already had their harvest, but this year's bounty brings uncertainy amid President Trump's tariffs.
Illinois farmers are in the middle of harvest season, or have already had their harvest, but this year's bounty brings uncertainy amid President Trump's tariffs.
Feds deployed tear gas in Irving Park, Lake View | The Chicago Report
Witnesses to the weekend's raids in Old Irving Park and Little Village speak out on the chaos that unfolded.
Witnesses to the weekend's raids in Old Irving Park and Little Village speak out on the chaos that unfolded.
Bovino ordered to report to judge weekly | The Chicago Report
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino must report on immigration activities every day before federal judge Sara Ellis.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino must report on immigration activities every day before federal judge Sara Ellis.
Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Trump administration overhauls ICE leadership
The Dept. of Homeland Security has deported more than half-a-million people from the U.S. since President Trump took office. However, the administration is not happy and is demanding DHS ramp up its efforts, even if it means new leadership.
The Dept. of Homeland Security has deported more than half-a-million people from the U.S. since President Trump took office. However, the administration is not happy and is demanding DHS ramp up its efforts, even if it means new leadership.
Illinois Republicans push back against Democratic plan to redraw political maps
GOP leaders criticize Democrats’ calls to counter Republican gerrymandering nationwide, arguing Illinois’ districts have long been drawn to favor Democrats.
GOP leaders criticize Democrats’ calls to counter Republican gerrymandering nationwide, arguing Illinois’ districts have long been drawn to favor Democrats.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
President Trump signs trade deal in Japan ahead of high-stakes meeting with China
Political science expert William Muck breaks down the president’s new trade agreement with Japan and what’s at stake in Trump’s upcoming meeting with China’s leader in South Korea.
Political science expert William Muck breaks down the president’s new trade agreement with Japan and what’s at stake in Trump’s upcoming meeting with China’s leader in South Korea.
Federal workers’ union pressures Dems to back GOP plan as govt shutdown drags on
The nation’s largest federal employees union breaks ranks, urging Democrats to accept a Republican proposal to temporarily reopen the government amid growing frustration from workers and lawmakers.
The nation’s largest federal employees union breaks ranks, urging Democrats to accept a Republican proposal to temporarily reopen the government amid growing frustration from workers and lawmakers.
Should Illinois join the redistricting fight? | The Chicago Report
One top Democratic leader on Congress is urging Illinois lawmakers to redraw its congressional district map to counter Republican efforts in other states.
One top Democratic leader on Congress is urging Illinois lawmakers to redraw its congressional district map to counter Republican efforts in other states.