Will Social Security checks go out? Are national parks open? Here's what to know when the federal government partially shuts down.

US Government Shutdown: Approximately 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, with some potentially facing permanent layoffs. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has ...

The federal government has shut down as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30. And the effects are now being felt: Federal workers are missing ...

US Government Shutdown: The United States has plunged into a government shutdown after Congress missed the October 1 deadline for passing funding legislation, making it the first closure in nearly ...

The federal government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill. Agencies and departments each have their own operational procedures during a shutdown, and they have issued ...

Local 4-H programs will host upcoming open house events in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties, 4-H officials said in a press release. At the events, participants can learn more about what 4-H has to ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Applications for New York’s Tuition Assistance Program and the STEM Incentive Program are now open for the 2026-2027 school year, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. FAFSA ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – We are now just one month away from open enrollment season for the 2026 Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurance, but Congress hasn’t extended the enhanced premium tax ...