Chicago area high schools, colleges students to walkout for immigrant rights
The students will hold a rally in support of immigrants' rights at the Federal Plaza at 5 p.m.
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The students will hold a rally in support of immigrants' rights at the Federal Plaza at 5 p.m.
President Trump urges patience even as the U.S. economy shrank for the first time since early in the COVID-19 pandemic during the first three months of this year.
A state lawmaker has demanded that an Iowa immigrant rights organization turn over private details about the nonprofit's legal clients, donors and list of members.
President Trump delivered a speech marking the first 100 days of his second term in Warren, Michigan.
A coalition of local governments from across the country along with labor unions and other groups, are suing the Trump administration to challenge cuts made by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other agencies.
President Trump is touting his first 100 days in office as “historic,” with a rally planned for Tuesday in Michigan. A new CBS poll shows his handling of the economy and immigration are getting mixed reviews.
As President Trump marks his first 100 days in the White House, many of the plans he has rolled out since the start of his second term closely align with those detailed in Project 2025's sprawling policy book.
President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office.
It comes as President Donald Trump is putting pressure on both sides to reach a peace deal.
As president trump marks his 100th day in office, new CBS News polls show his approval ratings have dipped since early February.
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
The Vatican says that as of noon, Rome time, 150,000 visitors paid homage to the 88-year-old who died on Monday.
Negotiations continue on Friday, as Russia launched another strike overnight on Kyiv. Natalie Brand has the latest reaction from the White House.
A favored advisor pushed to get Hegseth an extra desktop computer in his office that he could use Signal on, ostensibly for personal communications so he could more easily text friends and family from the Pentagon, the sources said.
President Donald Trump sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, telling him over social media to stop military strikes on Ukraine's capital. It was the latest push to bring the two sides to a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump made a rare criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, posting on his Truth Social account, “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV” in the wake of a deadly new attack on Ukraine’s capital.
Russia attacked Kyiv with an hours-long barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 70 as peace talks brokered by America appeared to stall.
This comes after the heads of two major retailers expressed their concerns about how the tariffs could impacted how you shop.
China has denied President Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The Supreme Court put a temporary pause on new deportations of Venezuelans held at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in an unusual overnight decision Saturday. Hours later, President Trump was spotted golfing with Elon Musk at his club in Virginia.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
After talks in Oman last week were successful, there is some tempered optimism about a path forward. President Trump suggested this week that he's not eyeing imminent military strikes against Tehran's nuclear facilities.
Northwestern University faculty and students held rallies as part of a larger National Day of Action on Thursday. Protesters are calling on the university to defend students, staff, and instructors. It comes as the trump administration freezes $790 million in federal funds for what it calls civil rights violations. Dima Khalidi, executive director of Palestine Legal, which is a legal aid organization, talks about the impact it's having on international students.
President Trump says he's eager to see Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell go. It comes amid the president's ongoing frustration over interest rates, and after Powell said tariff uncertainty could pose a risk to the U.S. economy.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with shooting four other teens during a mass shooting in July on the West Side of Chicago.
It's a done deal in Naperville. The Naperville 203 Board of Education and its teachers' union have approved a new contract that averted a potential strike.
Democratic Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has filed proposed legislation seeking to block President Trump from unilaterally deploying National Guard troops to Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has proclaimed Sept. 4, 2025 to be Sandra Cisneros Day, honoring the famed local author.
A former employee at a youth center in St. Charles, Illinois, has been charged after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a young man.
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the federal government has "no immediate plans" to send National Guard forces to Chicago, an idea floated by President Trump.
Chicago's Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is running table exercises and trainings to learn how to encounter federal agents should they come to Chicago.
Gov. Pritzker said he believes the Trump administration has chosen to drastically ramp up immigration enforcement in September because of the city's Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
President Trump suggested he's planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago, in what could be the latest salvo in his controversial push to use federal forces to address crime.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the Trump administration has begun preparations to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, including members of the Texas National Guard.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying on Capitol Hill on Thursday for the first time since a massive shakeup at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His testimony comes as many current and former public health officials have called for his resignation.
Stephen Colbert has stepped up to defend Chicago after President Trump called the city a "hellhole." He even toasted the Windy City with a shot of Malort!
The death toll has surpassed 2,200 after an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan this week. The 6.0-magnitude quake has left villages in ruins, and trapped people under rubble.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has proclaimed Sept. 4, 2025 to be Sandra Cisneros Day, honoring the famed local author best known for her novel "The House on Mango Street."
Seventeen people have died and 21 more are injured after a funicular crashed in Lisbon, Portugal Wednesday. Authorities are still investigating exactly what caused the disaster, which has left the city in shock and the nation in three days of mourning.
Police have not confirmed if the burglaries were connected.
Local Latino organizations will hold a rally on Thursday afternoon to protest the Trump Administration.
The Chaos Divers team travels the country looking for cars involved in cold cases. This week, they have been traveling the Chicago River system.
Leaders in west suburban Broadview said federal immigration officials have contacted them, confirming a large-scale enforcement operation beginning soon.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with shooting four other teens during a mass shooting in July on the West Side of Chicago.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
The Braves scored four times on four hits and a walk in the seventh after Cubs rookie Cade Horton and reliever Ben Brown did not give up a hit through six innings.
The two-time WNBA All-Star told The Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.
The Sky (10-30) improved to 6-15 at home, while Connecticut (10-31) dropped to 4-17 on the road this season.
Johnson is hopeful the growth Williams has shown in camp shows up next Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Chicago Stars FC is moving out of Bridgeview, Illinois, and into the north suburbs for their 2026 season.
Alex Tuider walked into his business this past Friday morning to find thieves had used a crowbar to break down the front door and steal $25,000 worth of cards.
One of the seven people who lost their lives to gun violence in Chicago this Labor Day weekend had become a community fixture in the Pilsen neighborhood.
A man broke into three homes between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, forcing his way through the back door and kitchen window.
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
