City Council accuses Mayor Johnson of 'unprecedented' instability in Chicago school board shake-up

Mayor Brandon Johnson planned to announce replacements for the entire seven-member Chicago Board of Education on Monday, but a majority of City Council members are saying “not so fast."

All CPS board members to resign in win for Chicago mayor
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In a stunning new twist to the tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools, the mayor?s office confirmed Friday widely speculated rumors that all seven Board of Education members will be stepping down.

Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights

In a social media post, the former first lady advocates for abortion rights saying in part “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom."

Durbin touts gun violence executive order
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Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin spoke Thursday about a new gun violence executive order.

2024 election: Which celebrities have made endorsements?

As Election Day nears, more and more celebrities are going public with their support for the candidate of their choice.

President Biden, Vice President Harris tour Hurricane Helene damage
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Hurricane Helene has claimed more than 180 lives throughout the Southeast. For the first time, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris saw the damage firsthand.

Biden speaks after seeing Helene damage in North Carolina
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President Joe Biden addressed the community and media on Wednesday after seeing the damage left behind from Hurricane Helene.

Eight Israeli soldiers killed after ground invasion in Lebanon
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Eight Israeli soldiers died Wednesday in southern Lebanon as it began its ground invasion. Israel's prime minister has promised Iran will pay.