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It is the first legal hurdle thrown up to the Trump administration as it seeks to send thousands of migrants to a detention facility on the naval base near Cuba.
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The head of the independent federal Office of Special Counsel has filed a lawsuit, claiming he was illegally fired by President Trump.
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A Hamas spokesman said it's postponing the release of the next group of Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of preventing Palestinians from returning home in Gaza.
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A tax on all imported steel and aluminum could give a helping hand to domestic steel and aluminum makers, but raise costs for businesses and consumers that buy the metals.
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Saluki A.D. Tim Leonard talks about his plans for the Saluki Athletic Department and much more.
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Illinois U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen is pointing to “great danger” tied to the Department of Government Efficiency’s involvement with the Treasury Department, and “red flags” about the Trump Administration’s buyout offer to thousands of federal employees.
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Governor takes new climate role as Trump admin slashes EV charger funding
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Madigan and his longtime ally, Michael McClain, are on trial for a racketeering conspiracy. Jurors are expected to resume deliberations Monday morning.
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As an exclusive festival highlight, filmmakers will share the motivation and inspiration behind their stories.
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Nelly Sanchez of Willisville had surgery last fall to replace an aortic valve.
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Fifty-two Illinois families are currently participating in a guaranteed income pilot program that gives them $500 a month to spend as they see fit.
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The Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois hosted their first Black Business Seminar on Friday.
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The Sangamon County Board could approve the settlement on Tuesday.
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The Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois, along with Chicago and Cook County, over "sanctuary laws" that limit cooperation with immigration authorities.
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CHICAGO – As the State of Illinois celebrates the fifth anniversary of the legalization of adult use cannabis in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that 2024 marked the fourth consecutive year of record-setting sales.
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CHICAGO— At the Illinois Gaming Board’s (IGB’s) first meeting of the year, it reported that the State and local governments earned more than $1.7 billion in tax revenue (excluding December sports wagering numbers) from Illinois’ 16 licensed casinos, approximately 8,700 video gaming terminals, and 14 operating sportsbooks in 2024.
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President Trump isn't the first politician to call for the end of the penny — but getting rid of it may not be easy. The value of the 1-cent coin has been debated for decades.
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President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl last night, and fans had mixed reactions. Plus, highlights from the big game and the best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials.
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Palestinians fled the 1948 Mideast War and took refuge in neighboring Syria. After 77 years, they're still waiting to go back. They are telling Palestinians in Gaza to stay put.
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Trump attends Super Bowl and gives pregame interview, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been told to cease almost all work, Jordan delivers medical aid to Gaza by helicopter.
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President Trump was the first president ever to attend a Superbowl. We catch up on the news from his pregame interview, including his plans to review U.S. military spending.
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Gaza, devastated after more than a year of war, still has urgent shortages of food and medicine. Jordan has begun flying helicopters into Gaza with medical supplies. NPR joined one of the flights.
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The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs to win their second Super Bowl on Sunday. The Eagles vaunted defense stymied Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and K.C.'s bid to three-peat.
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It's been a tumultuous few days at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the country's consumer finance watchdog, with work grinding to a halt. Hear the latest on what's happened at the bureau.
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The tariffs from China range from 10% to 15% and are applied to crude oil, liquefied natural gas, farm machinery and select other products from the U.S.
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Ecuador will choose its next president in a April runoff election after conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates.
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The pups from Team Fluff weren't the only winners. See freeze-frame highlights from the 21st edition of the Puppy Bowl.
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With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans his 15-year discography, and featured R&B star SZA as a special guest.
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