Biden addresses Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
President Joe Biden held a brief news conference from the White House Tuesday as eight people remain unaccounted for in Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that occurred early in the morning. A cargo ship struck the bridge, sending a crew of construction workers into the water. The search remains active.
President Joe Biden held a brief news conference from the White House Tuesday as eight people remain unaccounted for in Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that occurred early in the morning. A cargo ship struck the bridge, sending a crew of construction workers into the water. The search remains active.
Chicago Park District programming returns to 5 facilities after serving as migrant shelters
Programming is slated to return to five Chicago Park District facilities that currently serve as temporary emergency shelters for migrants.
Programming is slated to return to five Chicago Park District facilities that currently serve as temporary emergency shelters for migrants.
NY court agrees to let Trump pay $175M instead of $454M in civil fraud case
A court has agreed to hold off collection of Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.
A court has agreed to hold off collection of Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.
European governments heighten security after ISIS attack on Moscow concert hall
Governments across Europe are stepping up security following the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall by an ISIS affiliate.
Governments across Europe are stepping up security following the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall by an ISIS affiliate.
Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump's New York hush money case
A New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money case is weighing when, or even whether, the ex-president will go on trial after a postponement due to a last-minute document dump.
A New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money case is weighing when, or even whether, the ex-president will go on trial after a postponement due to a last-minute document dump.
Illinois lawmakers join letter carriers in protest against Postmaster General's cutback plan
Senator Dick Durbin, Rep. Sean Casten and others joined the front lines alongside letter carriers on Monday, protesting the Postmaster General's plan to cut back.
Senator Dick Durbin, Rep. Sean Casten and others joined the front lines alongside letter carriers on Monday, protesting the Postmaster General's plan to cut back.
Illinois lawmakers join letter carriers in protest against Postmaster General's cutback plan
Senator Dick Durbin and others joined the front lines alongside letter carriers on Monday, protesting the Postmaster General's plan to cut back.
Senator Dick Durbin and others joined the front lines alongside letter carriers on Monday, protesting the Postmaster General's plan to cut back.
Court agrees to block collection of Trump?s $454M civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M
A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump?s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment ? if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.
A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump?s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment ? if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.
Prisoner Review Board member resigns after parolee kills boy in violent attack on Chicago's North Side
A member of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board resigned after signing off on the release of a known domestic abuser the day before he fatally attacked a child and a pregnant woman.
A member of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board resigned after signing off on the release of a known domestic abuser the day before he fatally attacked a child and a pregnant woman.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis claims she's only DA with 'courage' to prosecute Trump
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis spoke about the recent legal proceedings related to Trump Georgia case during an Easter event on Saturday in College Park.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis spoke about the recent legal proceedings related to Trump Georgia case during an Easter event on Saturday in College Park.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate's early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.
Senate passes $1.2T spending bill to avoid shutdown
The Senate narrowly avoided a government shutdown after passing a $1.2 trillion spending bill early Saturday morning. The bill had been passed on to President Joe Biden.
The Senate narrowly avoided a government shutdown after passing a $1.2 trillion spending bill early Saturday morning. The bill had been passed on to President Joe Biden.
Pritzker promotes sustainable aviation fuel in Lisle
Governor JB Pritzker delivered a keynote address Friday morning in Lisle at the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference.
Governor JB Pritzker delivered a keynote address Friday morning in Lisle at the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference.
Trump properties that could be seized in fraud lawsuit collection
Here’s a list of the specific Trump properties cited in the fraud case that could be among the assets collected by the state of New York as soon as Monday,
Here’s a list of the specific Trump properties cited in the fraud case that could be among the assets collected by the state of New York as soon as Monday,
Federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback lawsuit
Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor and ex-con who often dusted off ancient and sometimes puzzling quotations to emphasize his positions, found himself at the other end Thursday when a federal judge dismissed his lawsuit attempting to return to public life by quoting Dr. Seuss: “Just go."
Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor and ex-con who often dusted off ancient and sometimes puzzling quotations to emphasize his positions, found himself at the other end Thursday when a federal judge dismissed his lawsuit attempting to return to public life by quoting Dr. Seuss: “Just go."
Cook County Clerk's Office still counting mail-in ballots
Mail-in ballots for the Illinois primary are still being counted.
Mail-in ballots for the Illinois primary are still being counted.
More student loan forgiveness announced
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday an additional six billion dollars in student loans will be canceled. The latest cancellations include public service workers.
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday an additional six billion dollars in student loans will be canceled. The latest cancellations include public service workers.
Cook County Jail expands program to save shelter dogs, aid detainees
Known as "Tails of Redemption," the program focuses on making shelter dogs more adoptable by enlisting detainees to teach them basic commands such as sit, stay, and kennel up.
Known as "Tails of Redemption," the program focuses on making shelter dogs more adoptable by enlisting detainees to teach them basic commands such as sit, stay, and kennel up.
Biden cancels student loans for 78,000 more public workers
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff to retire next month
Rich Guidice, the chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, announced he will retire at the end of March.
Rich Guidice, the chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, announced he will retire at the end of March.