Israel to send delegation to Washington D.C.
Plans are in the works in Washington D.C. to welcome an israeli senior delegation. The meeting will happen in the next few days.
Man in critical after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy
A man is hospitalized in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington.
Historical interpreter walks us through Civil War, honors black soldiers
The Guinness Book of World Records is giving special recognition to D.C.'s African American Civil War Museum.
Zuckerberg apologizes as Senate grills tech leaders over kids' online safety
Tech leaders were taking tough questions from the Senate on Wednesday.
Winter storms wreak havoc on central and eastern U.S.
A nor'easter dropped over a foot of snow on some communities as the Midwest is bracing for its own winter storm.
White House Christmas tree falls over
Winds blew over the White House Christmas tree on Tuesday.
Chicagoans converge on D.C. National Mall for historic pro-Israel rally amidst antisemitism surge
Thousands of individuals representing Jewish organizations nationwide, along with their supporters, have converged on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for what organizers are hailing as the largest pro-Israel rally in the history of the United States.
House speaker race picks up steam as war in Israel intensifies
The House GOP is expected to vote for their speaker nominee Wednesday
What to expect from Donald Trump's court appearance today regarding 3rd indictment
Former President Donald Trump has left his residence in Bedminster, New Jersey, to appear in court in Washington, D.C., Thursday afternoon.
Report of possible active shooter prompts investigation on Capitol Hill
A report of a possible active shooter near the U.S. Senate Buildings Wednesday afternoon prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations by U.S. Capitol Police. Officials now say all buildings have been cleared and there is no threat.
Miss Black Illinois Ebony Graves to compete for national title
Miss Black Illinois 2023 Ebony Graves is on her way to compete in the Miss Black USA Pageant on Aug. 6 in Washington, D.C. Ebony joined Good Day Chicago on Friday to talk about how she’s been preparing for her big trip, and what the title could mean for her.
Over 100 veterans take Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
More than 100 veterans are on the way to Washington D.C. for a day of honor and remembrance on Honor Flight Chicago's 109th trip.
F-16's scrambled to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
The lead federal investigator is now at the site of a fatal plane crash in the Blue Ridge Mountains that sparked some tense moments, with the U.S. scrambling F-16 fighter jets in a supersonic chase on Sunday.
Bank execs blame panicked depositors for failures, but senators blame them
Top executives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank largely avoided taking responsibility for their banks’ dramatic failures at a Senate hearing Tuesday, instead using their time to assign blame to events they said were largely out of their control.
Chicago man convicted of 6 federal charges for involvement in Capitol Riot
Kevin James Lyons could face more than 20 years in prison for entering the capitol and the office of Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Former White House aides to testify at Jan. 6 hearing
Former President Donald Trump will be under the microscope Thursday night as the Jan. 6 committee discusses what he did and didn't do during the 187 minutes when the Capitol was breached.
Illinois lawmakers make case for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky talks about being arrested at abortions right protest
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) was among several members of Congress arrested outside the Supreme Court during an abortion rights protest.
Cassidy Hutchinson raises eyebrows during surprise testimony on Jan. 6 insurrection
Ron Safer from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP shares his thoughts on the impact of Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony in front of the Jan. 6 committee.
What to expect from today's Jan. 6 Capitol Riot hearing
Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo from North Central College breaks down what he expects to see Monday as the second congressional hearing examining Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack begins.