136 police officers honored in Springfield for their heroism

The Medal of Honor was given to 136 officers from 41 law enforcement agencies who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty or have displayed exceptional bravery or heroism.

Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant aid

The Chicago City Council voted in favor of spending $51 million to address the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday.

Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant housing
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The Chicago City Council voted to approve $51 million to fund migrant resources at Wednesday's meeting. There was public comment ahead of the vote with many passionately urging against the funding while raising concerns for homeless and community initiatives.

Tempers flare in City Council meeting about migrant housing in Chicago
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Tension was high during Chicago's City Council meeting Wednesday over what to do with the large influx of migrants being bussed into the city.

Ex-CPD boss scares off would-be robbers targeting daughter outside Chatham home

Former Chicago Police Supt. Terry Hillard scared off a group of would-be robbers who approached his daughter outside his Chatham home early on Memorial Day, exactly a year after Hillard was targeted in a paintball attack in his front yard.

Chicago mayor reacts to Memorial Day weekend violence
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It was a violent Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, as 12 people were killed and 53 others were victims of shootings.

City hosts blind soccer clinic near University of Chicago

The goal of the clinic was to provide a specially adapted sports experience to students with vision loss or impairment.

Memorial Day travel update: Illinois and nationwide

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of construction work throughout the long holiday weekend and the reopening of lanes wherever possible.