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The Big Beautiful Bill passes the Senate
Senate Republicans have narrowly passed President Donald Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill after a tense overnight session. Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie Tuesday to secure the win....
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A White Sox fan barred from all major league stadiums after heckling a player from the Arizona Diamondbacks
A fan who heckled Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Tuesday night has been banned indefinitely from all major league stadiums...
Jun 25, 2025
Abortions on the rise across the U.S.
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose again in 2024, with women continuing to find ways to get them despite bans and restrictions in many states, according to a report out Monday. The latest report...
Jun 24, 2025
A listeria outbreak affecting a chicken product sold at Kroger and Walmart stores
A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart sto...
Jun 18, 2025
A Vernon Hills toy company taking its fight against tariffs to the Supreme Court
An Illinois toy company challenged President Donald Trump's tariffs in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a long shot bid to press the justices to quickly decide whether they are legal. Learning...
Jun 17, 2025
The Chicago Fire release new renderings of their new stadium
The Chicago Fire envision a new stadium with a throwback look, according to renderings released by the Major League Soccer club on Monday. The privately funded, 22,000-seat stadium built along the Chi...
Jun 17, 2025
Governor Pritzker testifies before a Congressional committee on sanctuary city laws
As President Donald Trump spars with California's governor over immigration enforcement, Republicans in Congress called other Democratic governors to the Capitol on Thursday to question them over poli...
Jun 12, 2025
Immigration protests expand across the U.S. including Chicago
Protests against immigration enforcement raids have sprung up across the country from Seattle and Austin to Chicago and Washington, D.C. While many have been peaceful, some have resulted in clashes wi...
Jun 11, 2025
A Chicago Sky legend officially announces retirement
Allie Quigley announcing her retirement today three year after playing her last game. The former Depaul great and Joliet native played in the WNBA for 14 years and for the Sky from 2013 to 2022 becomi...
Jun 10, 2025
Water Warning in South Burbs
(CHICAGO) -- There is a warning about unhealthy drinking water in a handful of towns in the south suburbs and it has prompted one mayor to take action. High nitrate levels have made it unsafe to drink...
Jun 09, 2025
