Duckworth, Chicago official address local airport safety concerns following DC plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., Chicago officials are raising concerns about safety at local airports.
Following the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., Chicago officials are raising concerns about safety at local airports.
Pritzker on DC plane crash: Trump 'unfit to lead during moments of crisis'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders, but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders, but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.
'Turns your stomach?: Schumer responds to Trump?s DEI comments on plane crash
President Trump signed an aviation order today rolling back federal diversity initiatives.
President Trump signed an aviation order today rolling back federal diversity initiatives.
Suburban residents push for 'sanctuary city' policy amid Trump immigration raids
Following recent ICE raids across the Chicago area, residents of one suburb are calling for stronger protections from federal immigration enforcement.
Following recent ICE raids across the Chicago area, residents of one suburb are calling for stronger protections from federal immigration enforcement.
Confirmation hearings continue for Trump's cabinet nominees
More confirmation hearings were held Thursday and senators grilled three of Trump's most controversial picks on Capitol Hill.
More confirmation hearings were held Thursday and senators grilled three of Trump's most controversial picks on Capitol Hill.
Illinois leaders react to mid-air plane collision in DC
Chicago officials are addressing safety concerns at O'Hare and Midway airports following the mid-air plane collision in DC.
Chicago officials are addressing safety concerns at O'Hare and Midway airports following the mid-air plane collision in DC.
New affordable housing community opens in East Garfield Park
City leaders celebrated the grand opening of Fifth City Commons, a new affordable housing community on Chicago's West Side.
City leaders celebrated the grand opening of Fifth City Commons, a new affordable housing community on Chicago's West Side.
Trump signs order on school choice and funding
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders on school funding that fulfill promises he made on the campaign trail. The orders take action to stop schools from teaching the so-called "critical race theory" and other topics on race and sexuality.
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders on school funding that fulfill promises he made on the campaign trail. The orders take action to stop schools from teaching the so-called "critical race theory" and other topics on race and sexuality.
Fifth City Commons opens as new affordable housing in East Garfield Park
City leaders celebrated the grand opening of Fifth City Commons, a new affordable housing community on Chicago's West Side.
City leaders celebrated the grand opening of Fifth City Commons, a new affordable housing community on Chicago's West Side.
Suburban residents push for 'sanctuary city' policy
Following recent ICE raids across the Chicago area, residents of one suburb are calling for stronger protections from federal immigration enforcement.
Following recent ICE raids across the Chicago area, residents of one suburb are calling for stronger protections from federal immigration enforcement.
Audio captures moment plane-helicopter collided, what we know about the passengers
We are learning more after an American Airlines regional jet and Army helicopter collided midair over DC on Wednesday night.
We are learning more after an American Airlines regional jet and Army helicopter collided midair over DC on Wednesday night.
Trump blasts DEI in wake of DC plane crash
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
Chicago-bound traveler at DC airport reacts to plane crash
A Chicago-bound traveler waiting for her flight at Reagan National Airport was shocked to learn about the collision between an American Airlines passenger flight and a military helicopter on Wednesday night.
A Chicago-bound traveler waiting for her flight at Reagan National Airport was shocked to learn about the collision between an American Airlines passenger flight and a military helicopter on Wednesday night.
2 Chicago nonprofits say they received threats due to immigration support: 'Go back to your f-----g country'
Two Chicago nonprofits say they have been threatened due to their stances on immigration.
Two Chicago nonprofits say they have been threatened due to their stances on immigration.
Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration?s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration?s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.
Former Illinois caregiver charged after elderly patient suffers severe burns from hot shower: AG
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleges the caregiver failed to check the water temperature before placing the resident in a hot shower.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleges the caregiver failed to check the water temperature before placing the resident in a hot shower.
Michael Madigan trial: Deliberations begin in high-profile corruption case
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
4 sanctuary cities, including Chicago, under investigation for immigration policies
The mayors of those cities are being called to testify before Congress.
The mayors of those cities are being called to testify before Congress.