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‘Excessive, Exorbitant’ Travel Spending by CPS Employees Cited in New Watchdog Report

CPS Inspector General Philip Wagenknecht’s office on Wednesday published a new report on the district’s travel and overnight spending, which jumped from around $300,000 in fiscal year 2021 to nearly $8 million in 2024.

Nov. 11, 2025 - Full Show

Reports that Border Patrol agents could be leaving Chicago. And local veterans are bracing for more federal cuts.

Supreme Court Extends Its Order Blocking Full SNAP Payments, With Shutdown Potentially Near an End

The order, which is three sentences long and comes with no explanation on the court’s thinking, will expire just before midnight Thursday.

Some Veterans Express Worry About Services Amid Federal Staffing Cuts, Government Shutdown

As the city honors Veterans Day, some local veterans are fearful of potential impacts to services amid staffing reductions and other sweeping federal cuts across the government.

Chicago-Area Veterans Speak Out Against Trump, Immigration Raids During Veterans Day Events

As Chicago-area veterans gathered Tuesday to commemorate Veterans Day around the city, some used the opportunity to speak out about the government’s failure to care for veterans, as well as to sound the alarm about what some described as attacks against democracy.

Bailey to Stay in Illinois Governor’s Race Following Family Tragedy

Darren Bailey said he received encouragement from President Donald Trump to “keep fighting” and stay in the race. “That’s exactly what we’re going to do,” Bailey said.

Greg Bovino and His Border Patrol Agents Planning to Leave Chicago as Early as This Week, Sources Say

Gregory Bovino, the top Border Patrol official leading the charge on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in cities, along with his agents, are planning to leave Chicago as early as this week.

Senate Approves Bill to End the Government Shutdown, Sending it to the House

The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.

Nov. 10, 2025 - Full Show

What a potential end to the government shutdown could mean for air travel. And a controversial bill allowing terminally ill people to end their lives heads to the governor.

Disability Advocates Raise Concerns Over Bill Allowing Terminally Ill Adults to End Their Lives With Medical Assistance

Terminally ill people in Illinois may soon be able to end their lives with medical assistance. State lawmakers recently passed a controversial medical-aid-in-dying bill, which now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk.

While Trump Threatens Controllers, US Flight Cancellations Will Drag on Even After Shutdown Ends

Some air traffic controllers — unpaid for nearly a month — have stopped showing up, citing the added stress and need to take second jobs.

New Documentary Highlights Pope Leo’s Chicago Connections, Including His Love for Chicago Food and the White Sox

“Leo from Chicago,” chronicles Pope Leo XIV's journey to being pope, from his time growing up in south suburban Dolton, into the priesthood and his missionary work in Peru, while also offering a look into how Chicago has shaped him.

How Federal Agencies’ Roles Have Shifted in Trump’s Immigration Battle

President Donald Trump’s vow to wage the biggest domestic deportation program in American history. Here is a look at the agencies involved and how their complicated and often overlapping duties have evolved.

DOJ Appeals Sweeping Order Restricting Immigration Agents’ Use of Force Around Chicago

“This overbroad and unworkable injunction has no basis in law, threatens the safety of federal officers, and violates the separation of powers,” DOJ attorneys wrote in their appeal.

‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Will Broadcast Live From Downtown Chicago for First Time

The festivities in Chicago will be led by a new host and feature live performances, on-the-ground updates and reporting throughout the evening, according to a news release. Details have not yet been announced.