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Chief Justice John Roberts Rejects Trump’s Call for Impeaching Judge Who Ruled Against Deportation Plans

In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who ruled against his deportation plans.

Yamamoto, Ohtani Deliver in Return to Japan, Dodgers Beat the Cubs 4-1 in Season Opener

Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice, and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Tuesday in Major League Baseball’s season opener at the Tokyo Dome.

What Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers? Illinois Lawmakers Target Industry They Say Drives Up Prescription Costs

A pharmacy benefit manager negotiates prices with wholesalers, sets reimbursement rates on drugs and compiles the lists of which medicines an insurer will cover. But critics describe the industry as focused on self-enrichment and in need of regulation.

March 17, 2025 - Full Show

What you should know about the Kennedy construction starting tonight. And how Illinois says it can save you money on prescriptions.

New Renderings Show Proposed Chicago Bears Stadium on Michael Reese Site

It’s one more Hail Mary attempt to keep the Chicago Bears in the city and have them ditch their suburban plans.

Measles Cases in US Have Surpassed 2024 Total. Here’s What You Should Know

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and had been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.

Prisoner Review Board Sued for Negligence a Year After Released Prisoner Killed Chicago Boy

Jayden Perkins, an accomplished young dancer, was stabbed to death last March while his mother, Laterria Smith, sustained “multiple life-threatening stab wounds to her neck, back, and chest while desperately trying to protect her children,” according to one of the lawsuits she filed last week.

On St. Patrick’s Day, ‘Riverdance’ Visits Chicago and Proves Irish Dance Isn’t for the Faint-Hearted

This morning, I took my first-ever Irish dance lesson and got my butt kicked from here to Killarney. At the Irish American Heritage Center, two “Riverdance” dancers led a workshop of 35 to 40 dancers of varying age and experience.

‘Guys and Dolls,’ an Enduring Broadway Classic, Lights Up a Skokie Stage: Review

They really don’t create musicals like “Guys and Dolls” anymore. So, head straight to the superb Music Theater Works production of the show that debuted on Broadway in 1950.

Endangered Sea Stars Make Splashy Debut at Shedd, Where Researchers Are Working to Save the Species From Extinction

A group of microscopic sunflower sea star larva arrived at Shedd Aquarium last year and have been bulking up behind the scenes ever since. Now, after growing 16,000%, they’re ready to make their public debut.

Toni Preckwinkle Announces Reelection Campaign for Cook County Board President

Preckwinkle cited building upon efforts of her current tenure such as criminal justice reform, expanding health care access and relieving medical debt. The election will be held in 2026.

Tariffs on Lumber and Appliances Set Stage for Higher Costs on New Homes and Remodeling Projects

The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China — some already in place, others set to take effect in a few weeks — are already driving up the cost of building materials used in new residential construction and home remodeling projects.

Donald Trump Administration Deports Hundreds of Immigrants Even as a Judge Orders Their Removals Be Stopped

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members.

Homeland Security Says Medical Professor Deported to Lebanon With US Visa Supported Hezbollah Leader

Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist, was to start work at Brown University as an assistant professor of medicine.

High Winds Will Make for Blustery St. Paddy's Celebrations on Saturday, Beware of Falling Trees

A high wind warning is in effect for Chicago through noon on Saturday, with the potential to bring down trees and power lines, according to the National Weather Service.