This year’s biggest news stories, from the White House to the LA fires to the Middle East, as told by WSJ

A torrent of news happened in 2025. Here’s a timeline of some of the most important stories, including some of the year’s ...

Illinois lawmakers skeptical about Chicago Bears possibly moving to Indiana, while Hoosier leaders tee up the football

The Chicago Bears announced they will consider moving to Indiana if they can’t get the deal they want in Illinois. Illinois ...

Full Chicago City Council to meet, may vote on alternative to Mayor Johnson's budget plan

Chicago alders may move toward a full City Council vote on an alternative to Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan, with a ...
Opinion

Column: Can the Chicago Bears owners find true happiness in an enclosed stadium off the Skyway?

The owners of the Chicago Bears are threatening to move the team to northwest Indiana, though no one seems to be taking the McCaskeys seriously.

New Bears stadium project could lead to confrontation between Illinois, Indiana

The Chicago Bears’ statement they’re exploring stadium sites in Indiana has sparked heated discussion over tax breaks for ...

Trump’s Justice Department sues Illinois over sensitive state voter data

President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice sued the executive director of the Illinois State Board of Elections on Thursday, alleging the board’s refusal to release sensitive information on ...

Mamdani appointee resigns after her decade-old antisemitic social media posts resurface

One of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s appointees has resigned over social media posts she made more than a decade ...