Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan

President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.

• Sep 26, 2023

House Republicans host forum on Chicago crime; Democrats blast event as political stunt

Some top Democrats have said the GOP should be focusing on avoiding a potential government shutdown ahead of Saturday's budget deadline.

• Sep 26, 2023

Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop

Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.

• Sep 26, 2023

How could a possible government shutdown affect you?

Congress has until Saturday night to pass a dozen appropriations bills funding the federal government for another year.

• Sep 25, 2023

House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows

House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.

• Sep 25, 2023

A history of government shutdowns: The 15 times funding has lapsed since 1980

The 2025 federal government shutdown lasted a record 43 days. Here's a look at the 15 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.

• Nov 13, 2025

Chicago alderman calls for ordinance ensuring sidewalk repairs with construction projects

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.

• Sep 22, 2023

Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?

The shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.

• Oct 31, 2025

Retired Cook County judge disbarred over fleecing of late Tuskegee Airman uncle

Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.

• Sep 22, 2023

Chicago signs $29M contract with security firm to set up tent "base camps" for migrants

City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.

• Sep 21, 2023

Judge delays order that Chicago State University provide documents at center of Nigerian presidential dispute

Bola Tinubu's political rival, Atiku Abubakar, claims that documents showing that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State in 1979 are not authentic, and that is grounds to nullify Tinubu's election victory earlier this year.

• Sep 21, 2023

City Council committee backs proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers

The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.

• Sep 20, 2023

What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens when funding runs out

Much of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Here's what that means.

• Oct 31, 2025

Inspector general seizes computers from Chicago city treasurer's office

Two former employees have accused the city treasurer of widespread ethics violations.

• Sep 19, 2023

Brandon Tolliver to be sworn in as Aurora's youngest City Council member

Tolliver was picked by the mayor to fill the Aurora City Council vacancy left by the late Ald. Scheketa Hart-Burns, who passed away in June

• Sep 19, 2023

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