Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
House oversight committee moves forward with Biden impeachment hearings
The House Oversight Committee appears to be moving full steam ahead with impeachment hearings for President Biden.
The House Oversight Committee appears to be moving full steam ahead with impeachment hearings for President Biden.
Ukrainian war veterans receive free prosthetics in Minnesota
Over 113 billion dollars in US tax dollars has already been sent to help Ukraine fight off the Russian invasion. But an additional 60 billion dollars in aid to Ukraine is stalled in Congress, and defense officials warn Ukraine is running out of resources. Ukrainian soldiers who have lost limbs in the war against Russia come to Minnesota to get free, high-quality prosthetics. It?s a new chance at life for these soldiers, but many are still concerned about their brothers on the battlefield.
Over 113 billion dollars in US tax dollars has already been sent to help Ukraine fight off the Russian invasion. But an additional 60 billion dollars in aid to Ukraine is stalled in Congress, and defense officials warn Ukraine is running out of resources. Ukrainian soldiers who have lost limbs in the war against Russia come to Minnesota to get free, high-quality prosthetics. It?s a new chance at life for these soldiers, but many are still concerned about their brothers on the battlefield.
Milwaukee approves permit process for RNC protests despite free speech concerns
The road to the White House goes through both Chicago and Milwaukee this summer, as both cities are hosting the Democrat and Republican national conventions. On Wednesday, the Milwaukee mayor signed legislation creating a permit process for protesting during the RNC. That signature of approval comes despite opponents pleading with the city to hold off. They say the ordinance violates their right to free speech.
The road to the White House goes through both Chicago and Milwaukee this summer, as both cities are hosting the Democrat and Republican national conventions. On Wednesday, the Milwaukee mayor signed legislation creating a permit process for protesting during the RNC. That signature of approval comes despite opponents pleading with the city to hold off. They say the ordinance violates their right to free speech.
Biden heads west as Trump fights in court
President Biden is on day two of his western swing with events in Arizona and Texas. Meanwhile, a Georgia judge makes a decision on whether Donald Trump can appeal a ruling.
President Biden is on day two of his western swing with events in Arizona and Texas. Meanwhile, a Georgia judge makes a decision on whether Donald Trump can appeal a ruling.
Lawsuit against former Chicago top cop Eddie Johnson dismissed
The sexual assault lawsuit against Chicago's former police superintendent has been thrown out. A federal judge dismissed the suit against Eddie Johnson Wednesday afternoon.
The sexual assault lawsuit against Chicago's former police superintendent has been thrown out. A federal judge dismissed the suit against Eddie Johnson Wednesday afternoon.
Trump implies he would support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
The former president said in a radio interview, “we’re going to come up with a time — and maybe we could bring the country together on that issue."
The former president said in a radio interview, “we’re going to come up with a time — and maybe we could bring the country together on that issue."
Optimism in Clayton Harris III camp as state's attorney's race tightens
The race for Cook County state's attorney was still undecided late Tuesday night with only 10,000 votes separating democrats Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill Burke.
The race for Cook County state's attorney was still undecided late Tuesday night with only 10,000 votes separating democrats Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill Burke.
'Cautiously optimistic': Eileen O'Neill Burke addresses supporters amid tight race
Eileen O'Neill Burke is leading in the Cook County State's Attorney's race Tuesday night, but the race isn't over just yet.
Eileen O'Neill Burke is leading in the Cook County State's Attorney's race Tuesday night, but the race isn't over just yet.
Biden, Trump win Illinois primaries
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have won enough delegates to be called presumptive presidential nominees.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have won enough delegates to be called presumptive presidential nominees.
White House takes action to address gender disparities in health research funding
When it comes to health, women still don't receive equal levels of funding and research to help promote new medical breakthroughs and improve their wellness. To bridge that gap, the White House is enacting a new executive order.
When it comes to health, women still don't receive equal levels of funding and research to help promote new medical breakthroughs and improve their wellness. To bridge that gap, the White House is enacting a new executive order.
Live Illinois Primary Election Results 2024
Here are the results of 2024 Illinois primary elections.
Here are the results of 2024 Illinois primary elections.
Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit
President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.
President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.
Tax proposal on ballot in Thornton Township sparking controversy
A tax proposal is sparking controversy in Thornton Township.
A tax proposal is sparking controversy in Thornton Township.
2024 Presidential Primaries underway in several key states
Illinois voters aren't the only ones headed to the polls today -- Presidential primaries are being held in Ohio, Kansas, Florida and Arizona. Sunny Tsai has more.
Illinois voters aren't the only ones headed to the polls today -- Presidential primaries are being held in Ohio, Kansas, Florida and Arizona. Sunny Tsai has more.
Chicago voters decide on controversial real estate tax hike referendum
A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.
A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.
Trump deals with money problem; Biden campaigns out West
President Biden headed out on a three-state campaign swing Tuesday while former President Donald Trump makes headlines this week with his money problems. Trump's lawyers says he can't find an insurance company to underwrite his bond in New York.
President Biden headed out on a three-state campaign swing Tuesday while former President Donald Trump makes headlines this week with his money problems. Trump's lawyers says he can't find an insurance company to underwrite his bond in New York.
Votes keep rolling in for Illinois primary election
Voters are casting their ballots today at sites across the Chicago area. We're digging deeper into the historically low voter turnout and why officials say they're worried.
Voters are casting their ballots today at sites across the Chicago area. We're digging deeper into the historically low voter turnout and why officials say they're worried.
R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term
R. Kelly's lawyer says all kinds of legitimate organizations — even college fraternities — could be deemed racketeering organizations under a law used to convict the R&B superstar at his trial of using his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
R. Kelly's lawyer says all kinds of legitimate organizations — even college fraternities — could be deemed racketeering organizations under a law used to convict the R&B superstar at his trial of using his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
Pritzker signs executive order to enhance access to groundbreaking therapies
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at establishing a framework to finance and enhance access to groundbreaking therapies and medications, such as the recently endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at establishing a framework to finance and enhance access to groundbreaking therapies and medications, such as the recently endorsed gene therapies for sickle cell disease.