Illinois organizations hit by President Trump’s cancellation of foreign aid contracts
A major soybean lab at the University of Illinois among the victims of President Donald Trump's termination of foreign aid.
All Stories
Audit finds many were improperly enrolled in state health care program for noncitizens, while costs were vastly underestimated
Gov. JB Pritzker's administration vastly underestimated the costs of a healthcare program for noncitizen immigrants, which enrolled thousands who should have been ineligible, an audit finds.
Gov. JB Pritzker proposes belt-tightening budget with no new taxes, invokes Nazism in bashing Trump
In his budget and State of the State Address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker invoked the rise of Nazi German in criticizing the Trump administration.
President Donald Trump’s moves to end foreign aid agency hit close to home in Illinois
Illinois groups receiving aid dollars that help developing nations say freezing federal funds hurts jobs at home.
More snow, subzero wind chills in store for Chicago area
The Chicago area could see 1 to 3 more inches of snow through Saturday night, with "bitterly cold temperatures" and subzero wind chills in the forecast for the coming week,...
Skokie residents frustrated with response as village remains under boil order after water main break
Officials said the water system is refilling and water pressure will continue to increase Saturday throughout Skokie.
Democrats try to move on after ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction as GOP calls for greater state ethics reforms
Democrats applaud conviction of former leader, ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, as GOP argues it shows need for more ethics reform.
Heading into budget season, Gov. JB Pritzker faces major challenge to show ‘Illinois can govern itself’
A projected $3.2 billion budget hole is just one of the challenges facing Gov. JB Pritzker as he prepares his next spending plan.
‘Eres el Dr. Phil’. La personalidad de la televisión dice que participó en las redadas de inmigración en Chicago por “transparencia”
Phil McGraw dijo que estaba en Chicago para brindar “transparencia” a “una operación quirúrgica muy específica” dirigida a personas con antecedentes penales que se encuentran en el país sin autorización...
‘You’re Dr. Phil.’ TV personality says he joined immigration raids in Chicago for ‘transparency.’
The presence of "Dr. Phil" at Chicago federal immigration raids raises questions about the propriety of the operation and highlights a presidency that favors reality TV.