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Some Illinois Democrats have invited fired federal workers to President Trump's speech to protest the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the federal government.
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Some Illinois Democrats have invited fired federal workers to President Trump's speech to protest the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the federal government.
President Trump is set to give a speech Tuesday night before a joint gathering of Congress. It's his first since taking office for a second time. The address comes on the heels of new U.S. tariffs in effect against Canada, Mexico, and China.
The United States imposed 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, as well as an additional 10% tariffs on imports from China on top of those already in place, bringing them to 20%. All three nations plan to retaliate with their own tariffs on the U.S.
President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, his first speech before both the House and Senate since he returned to office in January.
Days after the argument at the Oval Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled he believes the relationship can be saved.
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
The blow-up left a deal to give the U.S. partial access to Ukraine's minerals unsigned. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it’s off the table, for now.
The group yelled, "Boo!" when President Trump appeared on the CBS Chicago digital screen across Dearborn Street from the plaza.
Zelenskyy is now in London, where European leaders will hold a summit today. As Bradley Blackburn explains, Britain, France, and Ukraine are promising to create a ceasefire plan to present to the United States.
The Jasper County deputy was "legally justified in using deadly force to defend himself" in the Jan. 26 killing of Matthew Huttle, the Clinton County prosecutor's office said in a release.
A sheriff's deputy in northwestern Indiana will not face charges in the fatal shooting during a traffic stop of a man who days earlier had been pardoned by President Donald Trump for a misdemeanor related to the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot.
A judge has ruled the head of a federal watchdog agency must stay in his job, saying President Trump's bid to remove the special counsel was unlawful.
In an Oval Office meeting, Vance and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful." Afterward, Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials were told to leave.
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Wrigley Building in downtown Chicago on Saturday for a "Russia against Putin" rally.
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Wrigley Building in downtown Chicago on Saturday for a "Russia against Putin" rally, while hundreds also gathered in the western suburbs to support Ukraine, a day after a shouting match between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
The Washington Post reports that some coffee shops in Canada are changing the name of Americanos to "Canadianos." This is a way to object to the Trump administration's looming tariffs on Canadian goods and his calls for Canada to become the 51st state of the United States.
At the White House Friday, the meeting started with a handshake and a familiar scene with two presidents side-by-side in the Oval Office. In front of cameras, the conversation, including Vice President JD Vance, turned.
The contentious meeting has created a lot of uncertainty about the war in Ukraine, and what happens next.
President Trump is calling for an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, after a clash in the Oval Office that seemed to derail efforts to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is standing firm after his shouting match with Mr. Trump, insisting there will be no deal without security assurances from Washington. Meantime, the two leaders’ fiery exchange has caused deep concern among the Ukrainian American community.
"President Trump's simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous," Gov. JB Pritzker said.
A fiery meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making waves around the world, including Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood.
An Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy descended into insults and chaos on Friday, exposing severe rifts between the Trump administration and Ukraine’s leader, and upending the planned signing of a rare minerals deal between the two countries as Mr. Trump pressures Ukraine to agree to end the war that Russia began.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were scheduled to hold a news conference Friday. However, the Ukrainian leader's visit was cut short after an Oval Office meeting that included Vice President JD Vance descended into insults and chaos.
Tensions spilled over inside the White House between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy on Friday during a meeting that was supposed to be about ending Russia's war with Ukraine. Zelenskyy then left the White House without signing a critical minerals deal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House on Friday, facing pressure from President Trump as the administration tries to reach a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The two incidents happened in the Old Irving Park, where tear gas was deployed, and in Avondale, where a delivery worker was detained by federal agents.
Chicago police said they've arrested 46-year-old Keith Finley in connection to the Oct. 14 armed home invasion on the city's West Side.
Jalen Smith added 16 points for the Bulls, one of their four players off the bench in double figures. Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic each finished with 15 points.
The Fighting Illini defense, which was ranked 73rd in the country in total defense heading into the game, struggled mightily against Washington's offense.
Protesters said they were pushing back against the Trump administration and federal agents following multiple detainments this week in Little Village.
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
The government shutdown hit Day 26 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Consumers reported pieces of wiry metal in the plastic pouches of Golden Island fire-grilled pork jerky Korean barbecue recipe. No injuries were reported.
Melissa strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday, and it's forecasted to bring "life-threatening and catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic early next week, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center warns.
Volunteers with the Migra Watch network claimed one of their members was taking cellphone video of their enforcement action when agents pulled her from her car, tackled her to the ground, and pepper-sprayed her, and then took her to the hospital for treatment.
The sudden loss in federal food aid will ripple beyond homes into stores and businesses. Every dollar in SNAP benefits generates $1.54 in economic activity.
The lottery says more 480,000 tickets did win some kind of prize just not the big one.
The two incidents happened in the Old Irving Park, where tear gas was deployed, and in Avondale, where a delivery worker was detained by federal agents.
CTA trains on the Brown, Green, Pink and Orange lines will not run at all in the Loop this weekend as the agency conducts maintenance. Here's what you need to know.
Protesters said they were pushing back against the Trump administration and federal agents following multiple detainments this week in Little Village.
Chicago police said they've arrested 46-year-old Keith Finley in connection to the Oct. 14 armed home invasion on the city's West Side.
A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to attend a hearing in person, amid concerns about federal agents' aggressive tactics in Chicago.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
Crime is lower than when the Trump Tower was being built, but the President keeps talking about crime being "though the roof."
This week is a critical week for domestic violence survivors. Elected leaders in Chicago and Cook County are hashing out how much money to spend on key services like legal help and housing as they weigh next year's city and county budgets.
A Park Ridge woman is suing Massage Envy alleging the company isn't doing enough to protect clients after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by one of their therapists.
Jalen Smith added 16 points for the Bulls, one of their four players off the bench in double figures. Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic each finished with 15 points.
The Fighting Illini defense, which was ranked 73rd in the country in total defense heading into the game, struggled mightily against Washington's offense.
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Lukas Reichel to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.
Ryan Donato scored two more goals to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
A large presence of federal agents on Chicago's North and Northwest Sides Friday sent people onto the streets and schools into soft lockdowns. Agents dropped tear gas canisters on a residential street in Lakeview.
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," escaped house arrest in Mexico in July and has now been transferred into U.S. custody, officials said.
A Waukegan man was set to be deported back to Mexico, but a Lake County mom fought to keep him in Illinois so he could face trial for concealing her daughter's death.
A man has been charged with stabbing two people, killing one of them, at a Chick-fil-A in southwest suburban Oswego, Illinois, on Wednesday.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
