DNC prepares for convention preview amid escalating campus protests

Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country.

Democratic National Convention organizers brace for security challenges amid growing campus protests
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Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country. Big crowds are expected for that event in Chicago and a lot of planning is already underway.

Trump fined $1K for gag order violation as former employee discusses repayments

The testimony from Jeffrey McConney, an ex-Trump Organization controller, provided details of how the company reimbursed payments meant to suppress embarrassing stories from surfacing during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Chicago mayor details why he didn't attend Officer Huesca's funeral

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has spoken out on the arrest of Xavier Tate Jr. and is answering questions on why he did not attend Officer Luis Huesca's funeral.

Chicago mayor details why he didn't attend Officer Huesca's funeral
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has spoken out on the arrest of Xavier Tate Jr. and is answering questions on why he did not attend Officer Luis Huesca's funeral.

Trump hush money trial: Hope Hicks discusses ‘Access Hollywood’ tape release of Trump

Hope Hicks, a former Trump adviser, took the stand and discussed how Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016 was impacted after a leak of a video recording captures him boasting about grabbing women without their permission.

Trump hush money trial: Stormy Daniels's lawyer concludes testimony after hearing on gag order violations

Thursday's proceedings started with a contempt hearing over whether the former president violated his gag order again, followed by lawyer Keith Davidson wrapping up his testimony after over two days on the witness stand.

Biden addresses college protests
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The president defended the right to protest but insisted that order must prevail.

Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says

The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.

University protests must remain peaceful, Biden says

As police continue to clash with protesters on college campuses, President Joe Biden says the demonstrations must remain free of violence and hate speech.

On the campaign trail: Biden, Trump push for support of young voters
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Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail as his hush money trial is on a break in New York. It comes as both candidates make new pushes for the support of young voters.

Pilsen rally calls for work permits for Illinois migrants
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Local labor organizations held a rally in Pilsen on Wednesday, calling on the Biden Administration to issue work permits for migrants in Illinois.

Feds request records in latest Dolton subpoena
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The third subpoena in the past 12 days has been served on the Village of Dolton and it is by far the most substantial.

Mayor Brandon Johnson chooses 7 members to serve on Chicago’s permanent police oversight commission

The president and vice president of Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability on Tuesday are among Mayor Brandon Johnson’s choices to serve on the permanent panel responsible for civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department.

Across America: US to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
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The DEA?s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation?s most dangerous drugs.