Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.

Controversial Oak Park and River Forest High School teacher Anthony Clark, who ran for Congress against Danny Davis, has resigned.

Two Thornton Township trustees called a special meeting in Dolton Friday afternoon to approve bill payments and other financial business after two months of canceled meetings. However, a split board meant only some matters were resolved.

Mayor Brandon Johnson moved ahead Friday on his plan to close Chicago’s migrant shelters and fold them into the city’s existing system for homeless residents.

An agenda for a special meeting Friday was amended to include two possible options to oust the school leader: a settlement or termination.

As Chicago Public Schools faces deficits of around $500 million, two upcoming Board of Education votes could impact district finances for years to come.

The firing of Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Pedro Martinez has been top of mind for months now.

The city warned thousands on Chicago’s South Side of a potential boil order for drinking and cooking water during a large water main repair this weekend.