Trump admin. reportedly freezes $790M of Northwestern's federal funding
Northwestern University said federal dollars support life-saving research, which is now in jeopardy.
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Northwestern University said federal dollars support life-saving research, which is now in jeopardy.
University of Chicago officials confirmed that the federal government had terminated the F-1 visa status of three current students and four recent graduates.
Illinois is one of the largest exporting states in the U.S. doing business with China, and tariffs could have deep and wide-ranging effects on Illinois industry.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.
Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.
The sweeping tariffs on goods from countries around the world set off the worst two-day Wall Street sell-off in five years.
The White House says a message telling thousands of Ukrainian refugees to immediately leave the U.S. was a mistake.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
According to an internal email, three-quarters of the positions in the IRS Office of Civil Rights and Compliance will be eliminated.
China announced Friday it will hit the U.S. with a 34% across the board tariff on U.S. goods next week as the Trump administration's new reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect.
As Jarred Hill reports, the White House continues to promise the long-term gain will be worth it.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum baseline of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries, along with further "reciprocal tariffs."
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration’s threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college. Dorothy Tucker reports.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he is concerned about the move as it will impact those in vulnerable communities.
No ban has been implemented just yet. But just the conversations happening now about a possible ban have already led to an international travel drop-off, according to CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg. Tara Molina reports.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Congress are asking for an official investigation into what happened when a reporter was added to a Trump administration group chat discussing planned military strikes against Houthi rebels. The heads of the Senate Armed Services Committee are asking the White House for an inspector general investigation into the use of the messaging app Signal to discuss sensitive military plans.
It's the group text heard around the world. Congress wants to know how a journalist ended up in a Trump administration text thread about highly sensitive military operations. Leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies were testifying Tuesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee about global security threats, one day after it was revealed that top Trump officials inadvertently included a journalist in a group chat about the United States' highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen.
Members of Congress are demanding answers after a journalist reported he was accidentally added to a group chat with top U.S. officials who were discussing highly sensitive military plans. The National Security Council said the messages seem to be authentic. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is now slamming the Atlantic magazine article.
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
Trump administration officials told CBS News nearly 200 migrants including alleged members of the Tren De Aragua gang were on board a Sunday deportation flight to Venezuela.
As Cristian Benavides reports, the trump administration has also announced plans to revoke the status of some immigrants, who arrived to the U.S. legally.
A man was in custody after a lengthy police chase through the suburbs and Northwest Side of Chicago on Tuesday afternoon ended in a crash on the West Side.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
The march and rally come one day after "Operation Midway Blitz" was announced, meant to target undocumented people with a criminal history.
A U.S. Army veteran from Plainfield, Illinois, is suing the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical malpractice.
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office said a 2020 Ford Explorer was heading northbound on Ringwood Road when a southbound 2013 Toyota Highlander entered the northbound lane and hit the Explorer head-on.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has said National Guard troops could also be coming soon.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
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.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
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.
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.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
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.
A man was in custody after a lengthy police chase through the suburbs and Northwest Side of Chicago on Tuesday afternoon ended in a crash on the West Side.
The prolonged period of above-average temperatures will last through the weekend. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest.
The station, called the Power Up Plaza, features 16 chargers for electric vehicles in West Garfield Park.
The newest Girl Scout cookie is Exploremores, a Rocky Road-themed snack on sale this year. But the real question is: how many Girl Scout cookies do you eat in a sitting?
The push targets undocumented people with criminal records in Illinois, specifically Chicago, because it is a sanctuary city.
The Trump administration has drastically increased immigration enforcement in Chicago in a program dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
The march and rally come one day after "Operation Midway Blitz" was announced, meant to target undocumented people with a criminal history.
A young woman is suing an ice cream shop owner for invasion of privacy and emotional distress in a scheme to secretly record her as she was undressing in the restroom.
The attack happened at 9:15 p.m. in the 9500 block of South Halsted Street.
A man was in custody after a lengthy police chase through the suburbs and Northwest Side of Chicago on Tuesday afternoon ended in a crash on the West Side.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
The Chicago Bulls have reached a deal on a four-year, $100 million contract extension with point guard Josh Giddey, according to national reports.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.
The team announced Friday that Angel Reese was suspended for the first half of Sunday's game for making comments "detrimental to the team." It was announced at halftime that she would not play in the second half due to a back injury.
Joshua Walder, 24, was arrested on Aug. 26, as a result of a joint investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was struck multiple times throughout his body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The attack in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the South Side was caught on video.
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
