Faced with ongoing reluctance from lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson has fine-tuned his message to argue helping Chicago will help the rest of the state.
Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches ‘modest’ Springfield wish list
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President Donald Trump’s tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.
Iran’s foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in Rome
Iran said Wednesday the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear program it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday.
Kremlin says a deal to end the war with Ukraine can’t be achieved quickly
Clinching a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war “is far too complex to be done quickly,” a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, as the U.S. labors to bring momentum to peace efforts and expresses frustration over the slow progress.
Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump’s policies
Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use a high-profile speech Wednesday to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor.
Feds probe Chicago Public Schools over alleged racial discrimination in Black Student Success Plan
The federal government launched an investigation into Chicago Public Schools on Tuesday related to allegations of discrimination in the district’s Black Student Success Plan.
Head Start groups sue Trump administration over efforts to ‘dismantle’ early childhood development program
A coalition of Head Start groups has sued the Trump administration over what they say is an effort to dismantle the early childhood development program.
Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
Trump dismisses Biden nominees to US Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff
President Donald Trump has dismissed many of former President Joe Biden’s nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals fall short of a majority in Parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals celebrated election victory in a stunning turn of fortune but fell short Tuesday of winning an outright majority in Parliament, and the party will have to seek help from other another, smaller party.