Highlights from Trump's 2026 State of the Union speech
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
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President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
During his speech, Johnson addressed the president's address, saying his words were "ramblings" and "incoherent phrases."
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Republican strategist Pat Brady weigh in on the president’s one-hour and 47-minute speech.
The president opened his State of the Union address by touching on a number of encouraging economic indicators as he tries to ease concerns over affordability and the cost of living.
From ICE raids in Chicago to the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, several guests at Tuesday night's State of the Union address will have local connections to some of the biggest events of the past year, all as guests of members of Congress.
Some House Republicans have rebuked Mr. Trump on tariffs, war powers and the Epstein files, and defections could grow as the midterms approach.
Greenland and Denmark have free, nationalized health care systems.
According to sources, the man has since been identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker martin, of North Carolina.
The president's announcement comes one day after the Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariffs
Gov. JB Pritzker is demanding President Trump refund the state of Illinois more than $8 billion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs Friday.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will join several other Democratic elected officials and well-known actors in giving unofficial responses to President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, according to a news release about the event.
After a successful halfpipe qualifier, Team USA's Hunter Hess flashed an "L" and referenced insults from President Trump.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
The longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, who acted as a block on the battleground state's Democratic governor and also drew the ire of President Donald Trump, isn't running again.
President Trump posted his condolences to the family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson following his death at 84 and called the civil rights leader a "force of nature like few others before him."
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Four Democratic-led states that have become frequent targets of President Donald Trump have sued to block his administration from cutting off hundreds of millions in public health grants.
President Donald Trump's administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states, including Illinois.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Please note: This video contains offensive imagery. The White House on Friday removed an election-conspiracy video shared by President Trump on social media that included racist footage depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in October, plans to attend President Trump's State of the Union address to Congress later this month, according to her attorney.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Top Illinois Democrats are urging people who vote by mail to return their ballots now.
The inbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway have reopened Monday afternoon at Harlem Avenue after police investigated reports of shots fired on the interstate.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.
A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Activists and immigrant advocacy groups who came face-to-face with federal agents during "Operation Midway Blitz" welcomed the removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, but remain wary about the department's future.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Sunny Naqvi, 28, was not taken into custody or transferred to ICE for detention.
Top Illinois Democrats are urging people who vote by mail to return their ballots now.
Police said the five robbers invaded a home after one of them posed as a food delivery driver carrying a brown takeout bag from Outback Steakhouse to get in.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, March 9, 2026.
Imagine thinking you lost a game on "The Price is Right" only to discover afterward you got a prize after all.
A couple from Fox Lake, Illinois, has been charged with abusing an 11-year-old boy for years and telling him he deserved it.
In Chicago at O'Hare International Airport early Monday, security lines did not seem longer than one would expect for the time and day of the week. But long security lines could become more of a problem.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A crash left one person dead and three others injured in Marquette Park on Chicago's Southwest Side early Monday.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
That event takes place during a bit of a break in Northwestern's spring schedule, giving Ashley and Dianna the chance to compete in Augusta, then return to Evanston to focus on a potential repeat.
The win gave Illinois a bye into Friday's quarterfinals in the Big Ten Tournament.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
A man is dead after being shoved down a flight of stairs during a fight in Chicago's River North district early Monday.
Robbers invaded a home and held the resident at gunpoint this past weekend in the north Chicago suburb of Winnetka.
A man was found shot and killed in a car in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood late Sunday.
A 41-year-old man was hospitalized early Monday after being stabbed in Chicago's Avalon Park neighborhood.
