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A Major Question for the Supreme Court: Will It Treat Trump as It Did Biden?

Key legal principles at the heart of conservative challenges to major initiatives in the Biden years are driving the arguments in the fight against Trump’s tariffs, which is set for arguments at the high court on Wednesday.

Trump Administration Says SNAP Will Be Partially Funded in November

The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. It costs about $8 billion per month nationally.

As Donald Trump Awaits an Early Verdict With Tuesday’s Elections, Midterms Are Already on His Mind

The first big electoral test of Trump’s second term is taking shape, when Virginia and New Jersey will elect governors, California will vote on a measure to redraw its congressional maps, and New York City will pick its next mayor.

Week in Review: Transit Funding Package; Feds Charge Anti-ICE Protesters

State lawmakers ride to the rescue for Chicago-area public transit. And federal prosecutors file charges against anti-immigration enforcement protesters.

Appeals Court Rules Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Does Not Have to Check In Every Day With Federal Judge

U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis had ordered Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino to appear in her courtroom every weekday at 6 p.m. to recap the events of the day and inform her of any use of force.

It’s Time to Set Clocks Back This Weekend. Let’s Look at Some of Chicago’s Iconic Timepieces

Chicago has a number of towering timekeepers, some of them works of art, some of them landmarks, and all of them a reminder that time never stands still.

Detainees at Broadview ICE Facility Denied Access to Legal Counsel, New Lawsuit Alleges

The suit, brought on behalf of Broadview detainees by the MacArthur Justice Center and the ACLU of Illinois, claims ICE officials have “cut off detainees from the outside world” by preventing them from making confidential phone calls to their lawyer or a prospective lawyer.

Chicago Must Regulate Intoxicating Hemp to Protect Kids: City’s Top Doctor

“From the public health perspective, it is about protecting the children and protecting adults who don’t really know what is in the products they’re consuming,” Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige said.

Judges Order Trump Administration to Use Contingency Funds for SNAP Payments During the Shutdown

The program serves about one in eight Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. Word in October that it would be a Nov. 1 casualty of the shutdown sent states, food banks and SNAP recipients scrambling to figure out how to secure food.

What’s the Filibuster and Why Does Trump Want to Get Rid of It During the Shutdown?

The filibuster is a longstanding parliamentary tool that halts action on most bills unless 60 senators in the 100-member chamber vote to move forward. Over the years, it has stymied policy priorities for Democrats and Republicans alike.

FDA Says Drugmakers Have Recalled Blood Pressure Medicine Tainted With a Cancer-Causing Chemical

Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure. It also is sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder.

Chicago Police Oversight Board Taps New Leader, Chooses 5 Finalists in Search for Police Misconduct Agency Chief

A West Side resident, Remel Terry has been a member of the commission, better known as the CCPSA, since it was launched in 2022.

Lawmakers Approve $1.5B Transit Funding Package Without Statewide Tax Increases

State lawmakers approved new funding for public transportation agencies without large statewide tax increases previously proposed.

Health Insurance Costs Could Soar If Congress Doesn’t Extend Subsidies. Here’s What to Know

Monthly premiums for 2026 plans are expected to be higher for those enrolling in ACA exchange plans because COVID-era subsidies are expiring.

Oct. 30, 2025 - Full Show

The government shutdown hits the 30-day mark — how it’s impacting both sides of the political aisle. And millions are bracing for higher health care costs if Congress fails to extend tax credits.