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The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant
“The administration did intervene to block U.S. Steel’s decision to idle the Granite City Works plant, with the threat of the president invoking his golden share authority,” the White House said.
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Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes
Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.
2 weeks ago
4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.
2 weeks ago
Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall's COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.
3 weeks ago
As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back
“We will not back down,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted Thursday on X, recirculating dramatic footage of arrests at a suburban Chicago home days earlier.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’
"Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision," said Pritzker.
3 weeks ago
‘We are not backing down’: Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area
President renews speculation on sending National Guard to the city as well
3 weeks ago
How to make CapitolCityNow your preferred news source on Google (step-by-step)
Google now lets you pick favorite news sites, so their stories show up more often in Top stories and a “From your sources” section. Here’s the fastest way to add CapitolCityNow.
3 weeks ago
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.
3 weeks ago
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.
3 weeks ago
As ICE and DHS enter Chicago, Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’
"You can't take anything that he says seriously," said Pritzker, to reporters in Oak Park Tuesday.
3 weeks ago
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
A judge on Monday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.
3 weeks ago
Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric
Illinois Republicans say governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.
3 weeks ago
US and China reach a framework deal on TikTok
A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain.
3 weeks ago
McDonald’s plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches
The Chicago burger giant said the investment was its largest to date in support of regenerative agriculture in the U.S.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: City director out after Mayor rips top staffer over celebration of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
City's top Internet officer uses social media to criticize conservatives' hero.
3 weeks ago
Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloons
A small crowd attended the festivities outside the modest brick house in the village of Dolton, where the former Robert Prevost grew up after he was born in 1955 in Chicago.
3 weeks ago
Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate
“The fact that the federal government is sending troops as we start these celebrations is an insult,” Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, said at a news conference. “It is a fear tactic. It’s unforgivable.”
3 weeks ago
US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
The governors of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Maryland said they worried that it's too unpredictable to provide a permanent solution and that it should at least be accompanied by incentives for data centers to build new power sources and voluntarily reduce electricity use.
3 weeks ago
ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he is aware of the shooting and demanded “a full, factual accounting of what’s happened today to ensure transparency and accountability.”
