CPD Supt. Brown to attend meeting with President Biden on curbing crime

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is one of several big city leaders visit the White House Monday to hear the president’s plan to curb violent crime. 

Biden sending 'strike force' to Chicago to help curb spike in violent crime

President Biden's "strike force," meant to help curb crime in Chicago is expected to come to the Windy City "relatively soon," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

Mayor Lightfoot greets President Biden at O'Hare Airport
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President Joe Biden met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation?s third most populous city.

Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal

President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.

Lightfoot greets Biden at O'Hare amid surge in Chicago gun violence

President Joe Biden briefly met with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday, in the wake of an extremely violent holiday weekend in the nation’s third most populous city.

Cops are 'doing their part in protecting the people of Chicago,' Police Supt. David Brown says
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.

'Rules are rules': Biden responds to Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension due to positive marijuana test

President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.

Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address

“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

Biden administration showcases 'model' shelter for migrant children

The Biden administration has given a rare look inside an emergency shelter it opened to house migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone.

Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4

President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Biden in Wisconsin: Infrastructure deal on the docket in La Crosse

President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday.

Biden says US more divided than at any time since the Civil War

President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. has not been so divided since the days of the Civil War and suggested that Donald Trump was to blame.