‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas
Illinois hosts one of the largest international student populations in the nation, ranking fifth.
Trump administration freezes $790 million for Northwestern University
In a statement, Northwestern spokesperson Jon Yates said the school was “informed by members of the media that the federal government plans to freeze a significant portion of our federal funding. The university has not received any official notification from the federal government.”
Amid global tariff war, Pritzker vows to be ‘stable’ trading partner with United Kingdom
In 2024, according to the governor’s office, Illinois exported more than $2.6 billion worth of goods to the U.K., making it the state’s eighth-largest export partner.
China retaliates with new 84% tariffs as global markets fall
“The US’s practice of escalating tariffs on China is a mistake on top of a mistake,” the ministry said in a statement announcing the fresh round of levies.
University of Illinois confirms some international students’ visas have been revoked
A U of I spokesperson said that multiple foreign students on campus have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration but declined to share the number of students who were impacted.
Illinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike
Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state’s Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are outdated and are forcing many facilities around the state out of business.
‘Unprecedented’ cuts to Midwest weather balloon launches could make it harder to forecast storms
National Weather Service offices across the country are suspending or reducing weather balloon flights due to low staffing. Meteorologists say the loss of data could lead to forecasting challenges and less accurate long-term outlooks.
Chicago Fulbright scholar ‘embarrassed to be American’ after Trump cut funding for her work in Africa
Chicago gynecologist Nicole Williams was just starting her work in Uganda investigating maternal health outcomes when the Trump Administration pulled the plug.
Tariffs are fueling fears of a recession. What does it take to actually declare one?
Since President Trump announced the sweeping baseline and “reciprocal” tariffs, Google searches for the term “recession” have surged and economists at prominent investment banks have pointed to increased odds of a recession occurring.
It’s not just Chicago. Downstate public transit agencies face funding challenges
State lawmakers are spending this spring’s legislative session debating how to solve a $771 million funding gap the Chicago area’s public transportation agencies face in 2026. But downstate public transit agencies are also facing a similar plight as costs rise
There’s a growing call to restrict junk food purchases by SNAP users, but experts say it’s complex
Attempts to eliminate junk food from SNAP coverage could gain traction under Trump’s presidency.
Judge orders the Trump administration to return man who was mistakenly deported
The judge ordered the government to return Abrego Garcia to the U.S. by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 7. She said keeping him in El Salvador constitutes irreparable harm.
Mother pushes for a teen driver safety bill in Illinois after her son dies in a car crash
The bill aims to restrict drivers under 18 from driving anyone under 20 unless they are siblings or the driver’s child. If caught, a driver could face a six-month license suspension.
Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on
U.S. row crop farmers produce enormous quantities of food, and they depend on selling lots of it overseas. They thrive under free trade policies.
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.