politics December 20, 2024 3:22 pm What a government shutdown could mean for you The debate over the debt ceiling remains at the middle of the dispute over funding, pushing Washington to the brink of a shutdown — and the clock is ticking Local 2:02 Biden commuted death sentences for 37 people on death row, including 2 from Illinois 0:29 Suburban police urge residents to avoid corridor after ‘unsafe acts' committed 1:42 TSA agent looks to spread holiday cheer amid long security lines at Chicago airport 2:05 Expert offers advice on navigating grief and loss during the holidays 1:42 Holiday travelers hit the road in Chicago area, with heavy traffic expected