Chicago Tribune9 hours agoChuck Schumer says he won’t step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproarChicago Tribune - Will WeissertWASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in his party after he voted to move forward with a Republican spending bill that avoided a government shutdown. “Look, I’m not stepping down,” Schumer said in an interview with NBC’s “Meet …
Chicago Tribune9 hours agoSegway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuriesChicago Tribune - Associated PressNEW YORK — Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters sold across the U.S. due to a fall hazard that has resulted in user injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones. According to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the folding mechanism in Segway’s Ninebot …
Chicago Tribune17 hours agoElon Musk and Gov. JB Pritzker among billionaires spending in pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court raceChicago Tribune - Dan PetrellaWhen the balance of power on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court was on the line two years ago, the race smashed national spending records for state judicial elections and gave liberals a narrow majority after 15 years of conservative control. Although the state is divided politically, voters overwhelmingly …
Chicago Tribune18 hours agoToday in History: Obama signs the Affordable Care ActChicago Tribune - Associated PressToday is Sunday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2025. There are 283 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, a $938 billion health care overhaul. Also on this date: In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered an address to the Virginia …
Chicago Tribune1 day agoAbortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin’s court raceChicago Tribune - Christine FernandoMILWAUKEE — As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting, one issue came up first and dominated at the start. “Let’s talk about abortion rights,” the moderator said. The winner of the April 1 election could hold the power to determine the …
Chicago Tribune1 day agoToday in History: The Beatles release their first albumChicago Tribune - Associated PressToday is Saturday, March 22, the 81st day of 2024. There are 284 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 22, 1963, The Beatles’ debut album, “Please Please Me,” was released in the United Kingdom on the Parlophone record label. Also on this date: In 1765, the British Parliament passed the …
