White House teases housing affordability plan
As interest rates stay high, the White House weighs ideas like 50-year and portable mortgages, raising questions about whether fixes for housing affordability could bring unintended consequences.
Pope Leo calls for peace in Christmas Day address
In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal to world. Trey Yingst shows you why the message was about compassion as parts of Europe and the Middle East are at war.
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
Pope Leo disappointed in Illinois' new 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Pope Leo disappointed over Illinois' passage of 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t veto budget passed by City Council
Even without his signature, the budget passed by the City Council will go into effect in the new year.
Epstein files: DOJ releases almost 30,000 new documents in investigation, agency says
In a social media post Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced the release of nearly 30,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Here's what we know.
New batch of Epstein files released, Trump mentioned
In a social media post Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced the release of nearly 30,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
Chicago mayor doesn't sign nor veto budget deal, what this means
A Chicago budget deal will take effect after Mayor Brandon Johnson didn't sign nor veto the proposal.
DOJ says Epstein letter to Larry Nassar released in latest document dump is fake
The federal government is walking back a piece of evidence that was released in its latest document dump which allegedly included correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Nassar, saying it is fake.
U.S. strikes suspected drug boat as Trump pushes major Navy expansion
The U.S. launches its 29th known strike on a suspected drug vessel in the eastern Pacific amid growing pressure on Venezuela and President Trump’s plans to dramatically expand the U.S. Navy.
DHS offers $3000 'holiday stipend' to migrants who self-deport by end of year
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson mulls possible veto on newly passed budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing a big decision about whether to veto the budget passed by the City Council over the weekend.
Trump announces new ‘Golden Fleet’ of Navy battleships: What we know
President Donald Trump announced a new fleet of ships on Monday, known as the "Golden Fleet." Here's what we know.
U.S. Coast Guard seizes second oil tanker near Venezuela as pressure on Maduro grows
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized a second oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and is pursuing a third, as the White House increases pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
Lawmakers threaten contempt over DOJ’s partial release of Epstein files
Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie warn they may hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt, accusing the Justice Department of missing a legal deadline as the DOJ says more Epstein documents are still under review to protect victims.