Vernon Hills toy co. awaits SCOTUS opinion

From that courtroom fight to one tied to the holidays, a toy company in Vernon Hills is waiting to hear from the Supreme Court. They’re challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs and the decision could hit right as shoppers start buying gifts.

Supreme Court weighs legality of Trump’s tariffs in case brought by Chicago area toymaker

The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case challenging the legality of former President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods. At the center of the case is Vernon Hills-based Hand2Mind, the parent company of Learning Resources, which argues the president overstepped his authority in imposing tariffs that have cost the family-run business millions. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for U.S. trade policy and the global economy.

Trump, Supreme Court, and ICE in focus: National Guard delay, lawmaker stopped, and Cardinal responds

The Trump administration agrees to extend a federal judge’s block on deploying National Guard troops in Illinois as the Supreme Court reviews the case. Meanwhile, State Rep. Hoan Huynh says he was stopped at gunpoint by federal immigration agents on Chicago’s Northwest Side, and Chicago Archbishop speaks out, condemning the ongoing immigration crackdown: “We will not be silent.”

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops

The Supreme Court granted a Justice Department request, pausing a federal judge's order that had temporarily prevented agents from stopping people based solely on factors like race, ethnicity, or language.

Supreme Court allows Trump ICE raids to resume in California

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue carrying out immigration raids in California after advocacy groups argued that federal authorities were stopping suspected illegal immigrants without a valid reason.