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.
Trump says Gaza peace deal is in 'final stages'
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a multi-part Israel-Gaza peace plan after a high-stakes meeting at the White House.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a multi-part Israel-Gaza peace plan after a high-stakes meeting at the White House.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court for second hearing
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared in court on Monday. His court-appointed attorney asked for more time to go over the evidence.
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared in court on Monday. His court-appointed attorney asked for more time to go over the evidence.
Raoul calls military deployments 'illegal,' weighs legal action
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Monday the military mobilization in U.S. cities is ?illegal? and warned he may pursue a legal challenge if Chicago faces a similar deployment.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Monday the military mobilization in U.S. cities is ?illegal? and warned he may pursue a legal challenge if Chicago faces a similar deployment.
Trump is waging 'war on the poor', Chicago mayor says
At a Monday press conference, Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the Trump administration over a sharp rise in federal deployments across Chicago over the weekend.
At a Monday press conference, Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the Trump administration over a sharp rise in federal deployments across Chicago over the weekend.
Trump admin seeks to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois, Pritzker says
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that the Department of Homeland Security asked the Illinois National Guard to request 100 military troops from the Department of War to protect ICE personnel and facilities in the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that the Department of Homeland Security asked the Illinois National Guard to request 100 military troops from the Department of War to protect ICE personnel and facilities in the state.
Chicago alders blast CTU for post on activist convicted of killing trooper
Chicago alders slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a police officer.
Chicago alders slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a police officer.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.



















