Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.
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Gov. JB Pritzker vows no ‘broad-based’ taxes to address budget hole
Three days before the Illinois legislature is scheduled to adjourn, Gov. JB Pritzker offered few details on the status of budget negotiations.
Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
Transportation secretary pushes multibillion-dollar plan to overhaul air traffic control system
The problems that disrupted flights at New Jersey’s largest airport this spring could be repeated anywhere across the country, Sean Duffy says.
Lawmakers advance bill aimed at curbing third-party restaurant reservations
A bill aimed at protecting local restaurants from third party vendors that buy and resell reservations is now on Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk.
CTA paid some employees to stay home, not work, watchdog says
A total of 10 employees were paid just under $1.13 million for days they spent not working, a report found.
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said.
UN nuclear watchdog chief says ‘jury is still out’ on Iran-US talks, but calls them a good sign
The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog said Wednesday that “the jury is still out” on negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, but described the continuing negotiations a good sign.
A long way to go: Chicago Bears proposed move to Arlington Heights would require complicated approval by local taxing bodies
The proposed move would require an extensive review by local school districts, a park district, and even, potentially, the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District.
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is set to pardon reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, the couple famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” which followed their tightly knit family and extravagant lifestyle.