Illinois lawmakers face budget showdown as tax, education and Bears stadium debates heat up
Capitol News Illinois reporter Ben Szalinski breaks down the final days of budget negotiations in Springfield, including affordability proposals, education funding fights, corporate tax breaks and the latest on Bears stadium talks.
Capitol News Illinois reporter Ben Szalinski breaks down the final days of budget negotiations in Springfield, including affordability proposals, education funding fights, corporate tax breaks and the latest on Bears stadium talks.
Chicago makes bid to host 2028 DNC
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Trump-Xi summit comes amid Iran tensions and global security concerns
Breaking down the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as the two leaders navigate tensions involving Iran, global oil supply concerns, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and the future of U.S.-China relations.
Breaking down the high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as the two leaders navigate tensions involving Iran, global oil supply concerns, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and the future of U.S.-China relations.
Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
Possible hantavirus in Illinois, Chicago considers replacing ShotSpotter | The Chicago Report
A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Push to reign in data centers in Joliet, across Illinois | The Chicago Report
Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.
Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.
Inflation jumps to highest level in three years | The Chicago Report
New data out today from the Labor Department proves what most of us already feel -- energy prices are surging as the war in Iran continues.
New data out today from the Labor Department proves what most of us already feel -- energy prices are surging as the war in Iran continues.
Illinois lawmaker on megaproject bill, AI regulation | The Chicago Report
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) spoke with us about a number of key issues in Springfield, including the status of the megaprojects bill key to a new Bears stadium and another bill to put more regulations on AI models.
Chicago knows how to host a DNC — that might be the problem
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Chicago is not just making a case. It is making a case the other four cities cannot make.
Will the 2028 DNC be held in Chicago? Here's what officials are saying
DNC officials spent part of their second day in Chicago at the United Center. The crew that ran the convention in 2024 believes they can pull it off even better this time.
DNC officials spent part of their second day in Chicago at the United Center. The crew that ran the convention in 2024 believes they can pull it off even better this time.
FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
Trump departs for Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
GOP divisions grow over ICE funding bill tied to White House ballroom money
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are clashing over a multibillion-dollar immigration funding package after controversy erupted over money tied to a proposed new White House ballroom.
Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are clashing over a multibillion-dollar immigration funding package after controversy erupted over money tied to a proposed new White House ballroom.
Trump heads to China as Iran ceasefire teeters, Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
President Donald Trump departs for China seeking help from President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks collapse and gas prices surge at home.
President Donald Trump departs for China seeking help from President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks collapse and gas prices surge at home.
Chicago again pitched to host DNC in 2028
City and state officials are again pushing for Chicago to host the DNC in 2028.
City and state officials are again pushing for Chicago to host the DNC in 2028.
DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
DNC back in Chicago? AI's influence on college and IL sex assault bill | The Chicago Report
Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.
Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.
Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
Illinois bill cracks down on students found guilty of sex assault | The Chicago Report
Schools in Illinois could be required to kick out students found guilty of sexual assault if a bill passes the state legislature.
Schools in Illinois could be required to kick out students found guilty of sexual assault if a bill passes the state legislature.