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The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
The shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.
Much of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Here's what that means.
Furloughed federal workers gathered at Daley Plaza on Wednesday to express their concerns after President Trump threatened that there could be no back pay for them when the government shutdown ends.
Since the shutdown, many across the country have failed to show up to work, including at Chicago's O'Hare.
The message board at O'Hare highlighted delay after delay as passengers arriving couldn't help but wonder how their flights were impacted.
Staffing issues have caused Chicago O'Hare International Airport to be put on a ground delay, according to the FAA.
Staffing issues have caused Chicago O’Hare International Airport to be put on a ground delay, according to the FAA.
As the government shutdown enters its second week, president trump remains adamant that democrats are responsible for the shutdown, and for the potential layoffs of government employees.
The U.S. Senate is to meet on Monday in hopes of finding a solution, but until then, the shutdown and its far-reaching effects continue. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News Willie James Inman reports from Washington where the White House is threatening to fire thousands of federal workers as shutdown continues.
The Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for CTA Red Line expansion and Red and Purple Line modernization program, pressuring Democrats during the government shutdown.
The Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for CTA Red Line expansion and Red and Purple Line modernization program, pressuring Democrats during the government shutdown.
Visitors at Indiana Dunes National Park are on their own for the foreseeable future amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Johnson and other House Republicans are gathered for a news conference to address the stalemate in Congress that has led to the shutdown.
The U.S. Senate failed again Wednesday to pass either party’s preferred spending plan. Natalie Brand joins Dana Kozlov and Jackie Kostek with the latest on talks.
Thousands of federal workers are facing furloughs and possible layoffs as the shutdown continues with Congress deadlocked. Tina Kraus reports.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
About 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, and the White House is threatening to lay off government workers.
The 2025 government shutdown impact workers in Chicago at federal agencies, courts, airports and more.
Federal employees in Chicago are anxiously awaiting to hear whether the 2025 government shutdown will affect them directly, placing them on furlough and denying them their paychecks.
Early impacts of the 2025 government shutdown could be felt at Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports, as TSA workers and air traffic controllers are set to be affected.
The 2025 government shutdown began at midnight after Congress was unable to pass a budget bill to continue funding the federal government.
Rep. Delia Ramirez joined CBS News Chicago to discuss the government shutdown.
The senate voted on one last-ditch temporary funding measure, but it did not pass. The White House is also threatening mass firings at federal agencies if no deal is reached.
Evanston police said just before 1 a.m. Friday morning, a 27-year-old woman was attacked in the 1000 block of Dobson Avenue.
Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 35700 block of North Wilson Road and found a 19-year-old man with gunshot wounds.
"A Conversation with Kamala Harris" will be held at the Auditorium Theatre at 3 p.m.
As police chased the man, they saw him holding a handgun and ordered him to drop it.
Police said the home invasions took place in Rogers Park on October 10 between 2:14 a.m. and 3 a.m.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
The City Council Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced an ordinance last month that would lift the ban on video gambling in Chicago.
A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
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.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
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.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
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.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
Derek Rucker, 37, has a long rap sheet. There are questions about why more wasn't done by authorities to prevent the attacks.
Video from the scene showed a large police presence in the military housing neighborhood off of Green Bay Road, and two body bags draped with American flags outside a residence.
Video from the scene showed a large police presence in the military housing neighborhood off of Green Bay Road, and two body bags draped with American flags outside a residence.
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Video from the scene showed a large police presence at the Naval Station Great Lakes housing unit.
Federal agents detained several rideshare drivers on Friday at a parking lot at O'Hare International Airport, the latest target in immigration enforcement across Chicago.
One of the serial attackers punching women across Chicago has finally been ordered held in custody until trial.
Evanston police said just before 1 a.m. Friday morning, a 27-year-old woman was attacked in the 1000 block of Dobson Avenue.
Milan Petrović has come to Chicago to run his first major marathon. At 38 years old, he's run more than 30 half marathons and a full marathon overseas, and he's done that as a person who has been blind since the age of 11.
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
Banana Ball is coming to Chicago in 2026. The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will face off in a series of three games at Wrigley Field the last weekend of July 2026.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
The Cubs forced a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series against the Brewers on Thursday, belting three home runs in a dominant 6-0 win at Wrigley Field.
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.
Crow-Armstrong's two-out swing was part of a four-run first inning for Chicago — continuing a wild trend.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
The burglaries have occurred on the North, Northwest, Near South, and Southwest sides, as well as right downtown.
