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Traffic creeps along in a construction zone on a Chicago expressway in 2023. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Trump administration’s latest funding threat: $128 million withheld in highway dollars

February 18, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that it was threatening to withhold $128 million in highway funds because a federal audit had revealed illegally issued commercial driver's licenses in...

Residents seeking services, including the Real ID driver's license, line up along windows at the Chicago North Secretary of State Facility, 5401 N. Elston Ave., on Feb. 20, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Trump administration cuts more than $100 million in Illinois transportation dollars

February 13, 2026 at 7:14 p.m.

The Trump administration says it’s revoking more federal grant dollars in Illinois — this time for electric vehicle charging stations.

The Springfield headquarters of the Illinois Department of Public Health, along the 500 block of West Jefferson Street, Feb. 8, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants

February 12, 2026 at 7:22 a.m.

The Trump administration is moving to cut more than $100 million in federal health care grants for Illinois, a step quickly met with a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kwame...

A delivery robot from Serve Robotics crosses the 1600 block of North Wells Street in Chicago on Feb. 4, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Convenient ordering option or ‘sidewalk hog’? Food delivery robots get mixed reception in Chicago.

February 9, 2026 at 9:01 a.m.

Robotic food delivery carts are now a familiar sight on the streets of Chicago. But not everyone has rolled out the welcome wagon for the army of AI-driven meals on...

Mayor Brandon Johnson arrives to speak after a City Council meeting on Jan. 21, 2026, at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s public market plan slows to a crawl

February 5, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Nearly a year after announcing plans to open a public market, the city appears unable to share concrete details about what that project will look like.

Passengers exit a Waymo self-driving car, Dec. 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Waymo-backed bill could make self-driving cars legal in Illinois in three years

February 2, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

The bill would authorize autonomous vehicle pilot programs in a handful of Illinois counties, including Cook County, before opening the door to statewide legalization of self-driving cars in three years.

Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen at the CTA Damen Avenue Green Line station on Jan. 26, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Acting CTA chief lays out priorities after dodging fiscal cliff

February 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Nora Leerhsen sat down with the Tribune after one year on the job.

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, center, speaks at a news conference at CTU headquarters in Chicago on April 1, 2025, . flanked by CTU Vice President Jackson Potter, left, and CTU Deputy General Council Thad Goodchild. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CTU alleges rival union conspired with the boss in fight over low-wage CPS employees

January 30, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

The Chicago Teachers Union has accused the Chicago Board of Education of conspiring with a rival union to undermine its bargaining unit.

A United Airlines plane takes off from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

United Airlines, in competition with American over market share, announces new flights out of O’Hare

January 27, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

United and American Airlines are doubling down on flights out of O’Hare International Airport, which has become the stage setting of a market-share competition between its two largest airlines.

A boat passes through Chicago Harbor Lock operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, connection the Chicago River with Lake Michigan, Oct. 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Trump signs Chicago Harbor Lock funding cuts into law

January 26, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

The Chicago Harbor Lock is expected to see its federal funding cut by more than 90% this year after an effort by Illinois lawmakers to secure more money for the...

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