ABC 7 Chicago5d
South Chicago residents question promises of quantum computing hub
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago hopes to take an innovative ... But not all South Side residents are convinced they will benefit. The Better Government Association spoke with residents and city leaders ...
Five-term North Chicago mayor faces primary challenge from alderman
Voters will decide whether Rockingham or Smith will receive the Democratic nomination for mayor when they go to the polls Tuesday to select who will join independents David E. Hood and Ald.
Wall Street Journal6d
So You Want Proof of Government Fraud
Free Expression: Judging by Democrats' reaction at USAID, the Treasury and the Department of Education, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency looks less DOGE and more DOGA, a ...
WBEZ4d
Chicago-area federal workers on edge as Trump guts agencies: ‘It’s devastating’
Less than four weeks under President Donald Trump’s administration have felt like a lifetime for one Chicago-area health care provider for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. First, it was ...
NBC Chicago6d
Where US adults think the government is spending too much: AP-NORC polling
Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending — but ... We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter.
Chicago Sun-Times6d
How Elon Musk's DOGE is a cybersecurity threat to our government
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., questions witnesses during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency hearing on Capitol Hill ...
The Pantagraph6d
As Chicago strengthens immigrant protections, downstate officials split on sanctuary laws
SPRINGFIELD — As the Trump administration has begun enacting mass deportations in recent weeks, activists and public officials in Chicago have ... the local government may not be so inclined ...
Herald & Review12h
Legionella bacteria, lead detected in water at Cook Co. government building that also houses day care
A letter stated that the elevated lead levels and presence of Legionella were detected in water at various locations in the ...
Chicago Tribune6d
Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team’s access to federal government’s payment system
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system, after ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana2d
Indiana House endorses permanent Region access to Chicago children's hospitals
The Indiana House unanimously agreed Thursday to indefinitely continue a program that helps ensure Northwest Indiana kids and teens covered by Medicaid can continue accessing health care services ...
NBC Chicago5d
Trump's drive to reshape government threatens bird flu response
Widespread funding cuts across the government and new restrictions on ... We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter.