There are more than 153,000 federal employees in Illinois. Federal workers have already experienced massive upheaval due to DOGE cuts earlier this year. Now they could face potential firings if the government shuts down Wednesday.

Video from local police who first responded to the scene provides crucial context, since the immigration agents weren't wearing body cameras.

Quantum facility breaks ground Ground is broken for the first project at the planned Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park at Quantum Shore on Chicago’s South Side. The PsiQuantum facility will be the anchor tenant and house the first utility-scale,

Protesters are gathering late Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The governor held a news conference Monday decrying federal agents in streets and the clashes with people that have come as a result.

Illinois Republicans have criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker for his recent comments against federal agents in Chicago, calling his remarks “reckless.”

CHICAGO - Federal agents carried out immigration raids early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, while Illinois leaders pushed back against the federal government’s plan to send troops to the city.

Cardinal Cupich’s announcement brings an end to a chaotic late September in which his brother bishops in the U.S. criticized the decision to grant Durbin the award.

EV rebate applications opens Oct. 28 The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced that dates for the next EV Rebate Program application cycle will run from Oct.