The Indiana House passed a bill requiring the city of Gary to pay more than $12 million to East Chicago and Michigan City.
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A news conference between Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled amid growing tensions
A news conference that was planned to follow talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy was canceled Thursday as political tensions deepened between the two countries over how to end the almost three-year war with Russia.
EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats
Hoping to head off a potential trade conflict, a top European Union official stressed the importance of active engagement and fairness in trade during a four-hour meeting with Trump administration officials.
Cook County prosecutors file union petition after state’s attorney misses union deadline for voluntary recognition
A group of Cook County prosecutors have filed a union petition with the Illinois Labor Relations Board after State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke missed a deadline their union set to provide voluntary recognition of their proposed bargaining unit.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.
Ivey wins Gary Fourth District caucus; another to be scheduled soon
Marian Ivey, who was an at-large councilwoman, won Gary’s Fourth District seat in a Wednesday night caucus against Shanita Starks.
Former Chicago Housing Authority general counsel created ‘toxic work culture,’ staff alleged
CHA staff accused CHA’s former general counsel of creating a “hostile” and “toxic” work environment, according to public records.
Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year
When Russian troops rolled into Ukraine three years ago, they brought their parade uniforms with them on the push to Kyiv. President Vladimir Putin expected a quick victory.
Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?
It’s been a lingering question since the election: How long can a partnership between two billionaires who love being the center of attention last?
Fixing water mains installed too close to sewer lines could cost Chicago millions, IG report says
In more than 1,200 spots in the city, work performed by water department contractors failed to comply with state and local health regulations.