Sen. Durbin spotlights alleged abuses in ICE detention facilities
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday examining conditions inside ICE detention facilities during the Trump administration.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday examining conditions inside ICE detention facilities during the Trump administration.
Chicago mayor signs executive order tightening city gun purchasing rules
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Johnson signs executive order tightening Chicago's gun purchasing standards
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order requiring stricter standards for firearm vendors that sell guns, ammunition and accessories to the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order requiring stricter standards for firearm vendors that sell guns, ammunition and accessories to the city.
Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.
Chicago mayoral race heats up as candidates begin collecting signatures
The race for Chicago mayor is getting crowded as Mayor Brandon Johnson has still not officially declared his reelection run. Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng breaks down the growing field of mayoral candidates, the petition process, key issues facing Chicago voters, and what to expect ahead of the 2027 election.
The race for Chicago mayor is getting crowded as Mayor Brandon Johnson has still not officially declared his reelection run. Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng breaks down the growing field of mayoral candidates, the petition process, key issues facing Chicago voters, and what to expect ahead of the 2027 election.
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
An inside look at the campaign pushes behind the Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report
The Chicago mayor race is heating up with several up-and-coming candidates trying to join the fold.
The Chicago mayor race is heating up with several up-and-coming candidates trying to join the fold.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill banning cell phones in Illinois public schools
Illinois students will soon have new limits on cell phone use at school after Gov. Pritzker signed a statewide ban into law Tuesday. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus breaks down what the change means.
Illinois students will soon have new limits on cell phone use at school after Gov. Pritzker signed a statewide ban into law Tuesday. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus breaks down what the change means.
Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois' bell-to-bell school cell phone policy into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois school cell phone restrictions into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Chicago mayoral race begins as candidates start gathering petition signatures
Political analyst Thom Serafin breaks down the early Chicago mayoral race, the leading candidates, fundraising, key issues, and what to expect as the 2027 election campaign ramps up.
Political analyst Thom Serafin breaks down the early Chicago mayoral race, the leading candidates, fundraising, key issues, and what to expect as the 2027 election campaign ramps up.
Trump administration presses Supreme Court to allow order restricting mail-in voting
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
Vernon Hills toy company sues Trump administration again over tariffs | ChicagoLIVE
A Vernon Hills toy company is suing the Trump administration again over new tariffs.
A Vernon Hills toy company is suing the Trump administration again over new tariffs.
Fatal Fox River boat collision, new tariffs | The Chicago Report
A man has been charged in a fatal boat collision that occurred on Fox River. And, new tariffs are targeting Mexico, Canada and China. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
A man has been charged in a fatal boat collision that occurred on Fox River. And, new tariffs are targeting Mexico, Canada and China. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Vernon Hills toy company sues Trump administration over new tariffs
Vernon Hills-based Learning Resources filed a new lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest tariffs.
Vernon Hills-based Learning Resources filed a new lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest tariffs.
Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to enforce mail-in voting order
Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.
Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.
McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Appeals Court backs block on Trump’s federal voter list, mail-in voting order
President Donald Trump suffered another setback Saturday in the White House’s attempt to exert more control over how states run their elections.
President Donald Trump suffered another setback Saturday in the White House’s attempt to exert more control over how states run their elections.
How new tariffs on Canada will impact the economy | ChicagoLIVE
We speak to Northwestern Prof. Phillip Braun on the newest tariffs proposed by the Trump administration on Canada and how they'll affect the economy and your pocketbook.
We speak to Northwestern Prof. Phillip Braun on the newest tariffs proposed by the Trump administration on Canada and how they'll affect the economy and your pocketbook.