Thousands of IRS workers to be laid off, source says
The IRS is the latest federal agency impacted by aggressive federal workforce cuts carried out by the Trump administration.
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The IRS is the latest federal agency impacted by aggressive federal workforce cuts carried out by the Trump administration.
Nationally, more than half the workers in the dairy industry are un-documented. Many leave behind loved ones for wages that are below what American workers get.
Affected organizations said the move would prevent them from offering critical legal services to migrant children who crossed the U.S. southern border without their parents or legal guardians.
The terminated workers are worried not only for themselves, but for what the layoffs could mean for the populations they serve. Megan Hickey reports.
The administration is pushing forward on two very big foreign policy plans to end the war in Ukraine and stabilize a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
The lawmakers charged that the Trump administration and "extremists" in Congress were seeking tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans at the expense of everyone else.
Sources say the IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season. Cristian Benavides reports President Donald Trump is pushing his agenda forward in a way that's bucking norms and has been challenged legally.
This comes after Vice President JD Vance spent much of his address at the Munich Security Conference criticizing them instead of speaking about America's vision for peace in Ukraine. Vance accused them of back-sliding on democracy and even comparing some with cold-war tyrants.
A standoff is brewing between the White House Correspondents' Association and the Trump administration after officials banned Associated Press reporters from covering events in the White House twice.
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
The move follows similar Trump administration actions to try to cut USAID, the Agency for International Development, which helps distribute foreign aid.
A list of the FBI agents who investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has been turned over to the Department of Justice.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
Federal officials are asking a judge to bar the Illinois, Chicago, Cook County and the Cook County Sheriff from using local laws that protect migrants to hamper law enforcement.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
The Trump administration is terminating an immigration program that currently protects hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. from deportation.
Northwestern issued a statement late Monday saying it will fully comply with the investigation, and there is "no place for antisemitism or any form of identity-based discrimination or hate at Northwestern University."
President Trump is pausing tariffs targeting imports from Mexico and Canada for a month after the two countries agreed to beef up border security.
Elon Musk, the administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO, says the administration is on the verge of shutting the U.S. Agency for International Development.
President Trump on Friday proposed significant new tariffs on multiple sectors of the economy.
Less than two weeks into his second term, President Trump is poised to deploy steep tariffs against key U.S. trading partners.
The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.
After the White House announced the freeze on federal grants and loans Tuesday, some local nonprofits said they noticed changes to federal payment portals right away. Megan Hickey reports.
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum says an ADHD diagnosis isn't complete without ruling out a functional vision problem.
One of the occupants got out of the vehicle and was hit by another vehicle, state police said.
Chicago police said just before 2:30 a.m., the driver, a 31-year-old man, was traveling in a gray SUV in the 3900 block of North Ashland Avenue when he attempted to make a turn southbound.
Chicago police said the 36-year-old victim was sitting on a porch when two armed men exited a vehicle, approached him, and began shooting before leaving the scene.
Timothy Johnson, 38, was arrested Thursday afternoon in the 6200 block of South Wolcott Avenue.
In February, a jury convicted Madigan of 10 corruption counts, but acquitted him on seven other charges, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Currently, a teen basketball player can't be on two courts at once — but an actor can be in the high school musical and community theatre with no problem.
The average price of a new car in U.S. was about $49,000 as of Thursday, but the new tariffs are expected to drive that price up.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
The attack sparked a huge fire inside a hotel and restaurant complex and homes. It happened in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro .
There are reports of at least one person being killed. The attacks followed a night of airstrikes Friday night.
The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. on southbound I-94 just south of 115th Street.
Chicago police said an unknown person from inside a vehicle pulled out a firearm and fired shots at the victim, hitting him multiple times in the body.
The 31-year-old male driver could not make the turn and struck a building, causing damage, police said.
CPS made it clear Friday morning that a tentative agreement had not yet been reached, but leadership from them and the Chicago Teachers Union bargained late into the night Thursday.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Colubus Drive and Illinois Street.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Dorothy Tucker is a TV legend, a star journalist and, perhaps most importantly, a friend and colleague here at CBS News Chicago for the past 40 years.
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing dozens and trapping workers under the rubble of a toppled Bangkok skyscraper that was under construction.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Suárez hit both of his homers off Cubs right-hander Jameson Tallion (0-1), who gave up six runs over 4 1/3 innings.
Ryan Donato now has 28 goals to lead Chicago. He has never had more than 16 goals in seven previous NHL seasons.
Bruno will stay at the school as the special assistant to the vice president/director of athletics for women's basketball.
It was the Cubs' first win of the season. They dropped two games to the Los Angeles Dodgers to start the year in Tokyo on March 18 and 19.
Patrick Williams and Coby White hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the closing seconds for the Bulls, who trailed by five points with 12.6 seconds remaining.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Video shows the masked thief exiting the front seat of the van and making his way into the rear, were thousands of dollars' worth of tools were stored.
The shooters fled the scene, and there was no one in custody late Thursday.
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
