Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages, including at O'Hare

CHICAGO - Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays of two to three hours. Chicago O’Hare saw...

In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence

Over the weekend, heightened immigration enforcement actions in and around Chicago led to muted Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations, with residents reporting a noticeable decline in festivities. At least one Halloween parade was canceled....

Hiroshima Survivor, In Visit To Chicago, Slams Trump’s Call To Resume Nuclear Weapons Testing

HYDE PARK — Satoshi Tanaka has survived six types of cancer. At 81 years old, he’s an elder member of Hibakusha, the group of people who survived the United States’ atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. Standing in a white suit...

Breaking the mayor’s monopoly: Can Zohran Mamdani make co-governance work for New York’s schools?

For more than twenty years, New York City’s mayors have fought to retain a firm hold on America’s largest public school system. Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist and frontrunner in the city’s mayoral race, wants to loosen that grip.If...

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Top 3 Threats pt. 2, The Rematch!

Chi Bulls Podcast Host Bobby and CDubb discuss Chicago Bulls play the New York Knicks today in a rematch from Oct.31 win by the Chicago Bulls 135-125 who are the top 3 New York Threats going into this revenge game Join this channel to get access...

Baltimore County, MD welcomes ICE while Illinois tries to ban iCE from courthouses

In a welcome development, Baltimore County, Maryland has been removed from the list of sanctuary counties for illegal aliens. The Democrat run county government has now signed a cooperation agreement with ICE on enforcement of immigration laws in...

Lobbyist says landowners could have concerns with policies in Illinois's veto session

The Illinois Farm Bureau says new energy policies passed during the state’s veto session could leave farmers and landowners without key protections. MOLINE, Ill. — A farmer based association is concerned policies passed during Illinois's veto...

‘I can’t even believe I’m a Bengals fan’: Social media reacts as Cincinnati mounts epic...

Trailing the Chicago Bears 41-27, the Bengals scored on back-to-back drives – with a recovered onside kick in between - to take a one-point lead with 54 seconds remaining. The offense, however, could only watch as the Bears reclaimed the lead 37...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 4:23 p.m. EST

Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rules WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week,...

Illinois Passes Bill Shielding Immigrants from Courthouse Arrests Amid Federal Crackdown

By Gloria Ogbonna Illinois lawmakers have joined a growing list of Democrat-led states taking a stand against federal immigration enforcement inside state judicial facilities. On Friday, the Illinois General Assembly passed a sweeping bill that...

Southwest Business Class, Lounges, Europe Flights Inevitable

Southwest Airlines has openly explored the possibility of adding business class, airport lounges, flights to Europe, and new aircraft – but it’s not if, it’s a matter of when. Southwest Will Move Into Premium Expansion, Here’s Why Management at...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:19 p.m. EST

Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rules WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week,...

Illinois Is Taking the Feds to Court Over 'Trump's Invasion' of Chicago

"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice [sic] Officers!" President Donald Trump blasted on Truth Social on October 8. "Governor Pritzker also!" The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago filed suit against the Trump...

MLS playoff game halted after Chicago Fire fans chant 'homophobic slur' as club slams 'unacceptable' song

By JAKE NISSE, US SPORTS WRITER Published: 10:59 EDT, 2 November 2025 | Updated: 11:20 EDT, 2 November 2025 The Chicago Fire saw their season end in ugly fashion on Saturday night - as they lost 3-0 to the Philadelphia Union and saw their...

Patrick Smith Sr. to lead Ameren Illinois in top role

Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Patrick Smith Sr. has been promoted to chairman and president of Ameren Illinois....

My Morning Jacket Covers Neil Young & Radiohead, Plays ‘Z’ In Chicago [Photos/Videos]

My Morning Jacket visited Chicago last weekend for a three-night run at The Salt Shed. Throughout the course of the 60-plus song weekend, My Morning Jacket celebrated Radiohead and Neil Young, before closing out the run with a full-album...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:32 p.m. EST

Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month. Newark airport in New...

HB 3799 VOTED DOWN, ILLINOIS INSURANCE CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES SPARED HIGHER INSURANCE COSTS

The following information was released by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC): The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), the Illinois Insurance Association (IIA), and the American Property Casualty...

Illinois Agencies Continue Partnership to Strengthen Firefighter Safety Training

Illinois Agencies Continue Partnership to Strengthen Firefighter Safety Training The Illinois Department of Labor’s IL OSHA and the Illinois Fire Service Institute are expanding their partnership to provide on-demand, experience-based firefighter...

Unabridged Bookstore in East Lakeview celebrates 45 years in business

The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend. The bookstore at 3251 N. Broadway invited customers to stop in and celebrate with a new book. Unabridged also shared photos from...