Johnson cuts property tax hike in half with latest budget proposal
Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago on Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
NY prosecutors oppose Trump's call to dismiss conviction
Prosecutors are open to postponing President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case until after his second term. Trump aims to overturn his conviction, but prosecutors said they oppose a dismissal.
FEMA head vows to request investigation into order to avoid Trump supporters' homes
FEMA Director Deanne Criswell vowed to request an inspector general investigation into orders that FEMA employees avoid homes of Trump supporters during relief efforts for Hurricane Milton.
Thornton Township trustees to boycott Tuesday meeting
Two trustees said the meeting’s agenda was not properly vetted and included items that could lead to unnecessary conflict.
Thornton Township trustees boycott meeting with Tiffany Henyard, citing transparency concerns
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?
President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.
Mayor Johnson to take questions amid ongoing budget negotiations
Last week, the Chicago City Council voted down Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase. As negotiations continue, Johnson will host a press briefing at City Hall on Tuesday.
Trump to use military to carry out mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to declare a national emergency when he takes office so he can use the military to deal with immigration. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vows to protect undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
Illinois officials brace for fight as Trump vows to use military for deportation plan
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Explosive new allegations against Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for AG
New allegations against President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz.
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to lead US intelligence raises scrutiny over past Russia comments
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, faces criticism for her past comments on Russia and Syria.
Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Trump's cabinet: Who he's picked so far and which positions remain open
President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.
Trump makes more cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump has announced more of his cabinet picks.
Trump's plan to use military for deportations not legal, officials say
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but most legal onlookers and Illinois officials said he can't do that.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
Trump cabinet picks draw mixed reactions ahead of nomination process
President-elect Donald Trump has made some new hires for his incoming administration over the weekend with battle lines are already emerging over some of his cabinet picks.
Trump's controversial Cabinet choices pose early challenge for lawmakers
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's more daring and controversial Cabinet picks could put lawmakers to the test before his second administration even begins.
Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after Trump victory
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election.