‘We’re tired of this’: Cicero residents demand action from town president after Latina aunt stopped by federal agents By Nell Salzman July 18, 2025 at 9:44 a.m. Local leaders condemned 20-year Town President Larry Dominick for his recent remarks about the immigrant...
Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter By Christine Fernando July 18, 2025 at 8:21 a.m. Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132...
Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, AP-NORC poll finds By Linley Sanders July 18, 2025 at 8:24 a.m. Republican elected officials are promoting their recently passed tax and spending bill as a win...
Under pressure, House Republicans consider vote on Epstein file By Stephen Groves July 18, 2025 at 12:06 p.m. House Republicans were grasping late Thursday to formulate a response to the Trump administration's handling...
Daywatch: Mayor Johnson again faces thorny politics of picking appointments By Chicago Tribune July 18, 2025 at 6:38 a.m. Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your...
House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid By Kevin Freking July 18, 2025 at 6:18 a.m. The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9...
Heidi Stevens: Years after his death, Hinsdale boy’s legacy of kindness leads the way By Heidi Stevens July 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Nora and Rob Tonn launched Brooks Strong, a nonprofit to fund pediatric cancer research and to...
Mayor Brandon Johnson again faces thorny politics of picking Zoning chair, other council appointments By Alice Yin July 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The heads of both the Black and Latino caucuses are calling for the Zoning Committee...
Today in Chicago History: Wellington Church joins sanctuary movement to provide safe haven for refugees By Kori Rumore July 18, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 18, according...
Today in History: Detroit files for bankruptcy By Associated Press July 18, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. On July 18, 2013, Detroit became the biggest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, its finances...