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President Trump wants federal immigration agents to provide security at airports as a partial government shutdown remains unresolved, with Transportation Security Administration officers still working without pay. Bradley Blackburn reports.
A bill that would fund DHS and provide payments for Transportation Security Administration agents at airports failed to advance in the Senate on Friday.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
The Department of Homeland Security officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund its operations before a stopgap measure lapsed.
A partial government shutdown is underway, impacting government workers on Saturday.
A partial government shutdown is set to begin on Saturday, leaving federal workers at airports and other agencies under the Department of Homeland Security in limbo and uncertainty.
A shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is all but certain beginning this weekend, after lawmakers left Washington with no funding deal in place.
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown.
The short-lived government shutdown ended with a new funding bill that did not include money for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Meanwhile, President Trump raised eyebrows after signing the bill when he said Republicans should “nationalize” elections. Jarred Hill reports.
Senate Democrats successfully separated money allocated for the Department of Homeland Security and immigration enforcement from the broader funding package that must be passed by Friday night to prevent a partial government shutdown.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government ahead of a Saturday shutdown deadline, with Democrats demanding reforms to how immigration agencies are carrying out President Trump's agenda.
As Erica Brown reports, all of this comes as a growing number of lawmakers are calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down.
Senate Democrats laid out their demands as potential for a government shutdown nears, while a groundswell of voices from across the political spectrum are demanding Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem step down or be fired.
The U.S. Senate’s 53 Republicans need the help of seven Democrats or independents to keep the government open.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
All Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in Illinois should receive their full benefits for November on Thursday.
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is speaking candidly about the ongoing immigration enforcement operation in the area, the recent federal government shutdown, and the impacts they have had on his office.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros, the top federal prosecutor in Chicago, is speaking candidly about the ongoing immigration enforcement operation in the area, the recent federal government shutdown, and the impacts they have had on his office.
A special moment of thanks for Illinois air traffic controllers. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin paid them a visit at O'Hare International Airport, with sweet treats, and then faced some tough questions about the government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration early Monday lifted its restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports.
The Federal Aviation Administration early Monday lifted its restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports. Darius Johnson reports from O'Hare International Airport.
SNAP benefit recipients will begin receiving their full benefits for November within the next week.
Illinois officials said people who rely on food stamps will begin receiving their full SNAP benefits for November within the next week now that the federal government shutdown is over.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
The 2025 federal government shutdown lasted a record 43 days. Here's a look at the 15 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The search began this week for a Chicago Public Schools student who can represent fellow students at the Chicago Board of Education.
An 18-year-old boy is in serious condition after a shooting in the South Shore neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation's politics.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade to former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
Juries in California and New Mexico are now deliberating separate cases about how much children's health and safety is at risk on Meta social media platforms.
Tuesday is Diabetes Alert Day. More than 115 million Americans are prediabetic.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Mullin’s nomination on Monday night.
ICE agents were deployed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport again Tuesday, along with a dozen other airports across the country.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The search began this week for a Chicago Public Schools student who can represent fellow students at the Chicago Board of Education.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
The man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week missed his first court appearance on Monday, because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
