Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs, ruling them illegal
A federal court on Wednesday blocked most of the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump.
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A federal court on Wednesday blocked most of the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump.
Elon Musk announced that he is leaving his role at DOGE, while the U.S. Court of International Trade froze the president's sweeping 10% tariffs against other nations and the targeted levies on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China.
"It's just a congressman," President Trump joked after his cell phone interrupted his discussion with media in the Oval Office Friday.
President Trump threatened to impose a fresh round of tariffs Friday morning, including a 25% tariff on Apple if they do not shift some of their iPhone production to the U.S.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
The world's largest retailer said wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are impeding its ability to keep prices low.
The CPI report was cooler than expected, although inflation is still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% annual goal.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
While a tariff truce between the U.S. and China is welcome news for many, farmers in McHenry County are not so sure. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Stocks closed higher Monday as the U.S. and China moved to de-escalate their trade war, with investors eager for signs of a lasting agreement.
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector, and farmers have been worried about the hit they could take with tariffs. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Trump's trade officials brokered a stunning drop of the145% tariffs against China and to 30% as the president turns his attention from his trade war to the Middle East.
The U.S. has agreed to drop its 145% tariff rate on Chinese goods down to 30%.
Its not clear what exactly happens after the 90 days are over but it's likely a more long term deal will be made now that there is a plan in place to continue discussions in resolving the trade war.
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a weekend of prolonged negotiations.
As a result of the current 145% tariffs, the flow of goods from China into the U.S. has slowed dramatically, and it could soon mean job cuts for dockworkers, product shortages, and tough choices for consumers.
The new trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom is the first since President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on almost every nation in the world.
Two Trump administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts to discuss trade in the coming days, the administration said Tuesday.
Between graduations, weddings, and now Mother's Day, get ready to pay the price for flowers. Tariffs are impacting local flower prices.
President Trump on Sunday announced movies as his latest target for tariffs because the U.S. movie industry "is DYING a very fast death."
Despite the celebratory week, many business owners say the challenges keep piling up, including increasing costs to obtain more supplies and to keep certain goods and items in stock, which is hitting customers' pockets.
Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.
President Trump says steep tariffs on U.S. imports will lead to lower taxes for Americans. Is he right?
The economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of the year, a steep downturn from the pace of growth in 2024.
The U.S. Senate is expected to pass a resolution stripping President Trump of the power to set tariffs. Co-sponsor Sen. Rand Paul said enough Republicans will join Democrats to vote to pass the resolution.
A Schaumburg man is charged with first degree murder in the death of a woman he had been in a relationship with, in an hours-long attack that prosecutors say was recorded.
The Volo Museum got a traffic ticket for one of its vehicles in the mail but the thing is, the museum says the car hasn't moved in years.
A large pothole has shut down the middle lane of eastbound I-80 on the bridge at Raynor Avenue, slowing traffic during rush hour.
An ATM was stolen at a smash and grab in Chicago's Archer Heights neighborhood early Monday morning, police said.
A man was seriously injured in a shooting at a Back of the Yards home early Monday morning, Chicago police said.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
School and work can make our lives feel go, go, go all the time. For your mental health, take time to slow down this summer and enjoy your hobbies, family and friends.
An ATM was stolen at a smash-and-grab in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood early Monday morning, police said.
A man was seriously injured in a shooting at a Back of the Yards home early Monday morning, Chicago police said.
A Frontier plane fatally struck a pedestrian in Denver as it was taking off for Los Angeles Friday night, according to the airline and Denver International Airport.
Burglars smashed the window of the Beetle Bar and Grill in Ukrainian Village early Monday morning and stole the ATM from inside, Chicago police said.
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward to help solve a double homicide in East Garfield Park.
A Schaumburg man is charged with first degree murder in the death of a woman he had been in a relationship with, in an hours-long attack that prosecutors say was recorded.
The Volo Museum got a traffic ticket for one of its vehicles in the mail but the thing is, the museum says the car hasn't moved in years.
A large pothole has shut down the middle lane of eastbound I-80 on the bridge at Raynor Avenue, slowing traffic during rush hour.
An ATM was stolen at a smash and grab in Chicago's Archer Heights neighborhood early Monday morning, police said.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
It's been quite a week for Bryson Graham—being hired as the new executive VP of basketball operations on Monday, to landing the No. 4 overall pick in the draft.
Jacob deGrom tied his season high with 10 strikeouts while earning the 1,900th of his career, Evan Carter hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Sunday.
White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin allowed one run on three hits in six innings.
The Fire (5-4-2) avoided a shutout when Hugo Cuypers scored in the 87th minute to extend his goal-scoring streak to nine matches.
The White Sox improved to 18-21 on the season. They were 11-28 after 39 games last year.
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
