Brandon Johnson honored at Conference of Mayors for Chicago's One Fair Wage ordinance
Brandon Johnson, one of more than 300 U.S. mayors attending the Conference of Mayors in the nation's capital, received recognition on Friday for Chicago's recent passage of the "One Fair Wage" ordinance.
Brandon Johnson, one of more than 300 U.S. mayors attending the Conference of Mayors in the nation's capital, received recognition on Friday for Chicago's recent passage of the "One Fair Wage" ordinance.
Biden announces new round of student loan forgiveness
President Biden has announced another round of student loan forgiveness. It impacts some 74,000 borrowers, forgiving nearly $5 billion. Madison Alworth has the story.
President Biden has announced another round of student loan forgiveness. It impacts some 74,000 borrowers, forgiving nearly $5 billion. Madison Alworth has the story.
First electric Pace bus hits the road
The inaugural electric bus for the Pace Suburban Bus service has hit the roads in the Chicago area.
The inaugural electric bus for the Pace Suburban Bus service has hit the roads in the Chicago area.
Biden supporters organize write-in campaign in New Hampshire
Some Democrats in New Hampshire are putting in the extra effort to support President Joe Biden in the primary.
Some Democrats in New Hampshire are putting in the extra effort to support President Joe Biden in the primary.
Mayor Johnson highlights One Fair Wage Act in Washington, D.C.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was in Washington, D.C. on Friday, highlighting local efforts to raise wages for the working class.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was in Washington, D.C. on Friday, highlighting local efforts to raise wages for the working class.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Biden announces more debt cancelation for student loan borrowers
The president says 44,000 borrowers approved for debt-relief have public service experience.
The president says 44,000 borrowers approved for debt-relief have public service experience.
Mayors of large U.S. cities call on Biden for help with immigration crisis
The Biden Administration is expecting an earful from some city mayors Friday who are fed up with the nation's immigration crisis as the White House blames Republicans.
The Biden Administration is expecting an earful from some city mayors Friday who are fed up with the nation's immigration crisis as the White House blames Republicans.
Lightfoot in Chicago addresses community organizing at City Club
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday discussed shaping peaceful communities.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday discussed shaping peaceful communities.
Lightfoot discusses community organizing at City Club
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot stopped by the City Club on Thursday, leading a panel on the importance of community-based organizing when it comes to shaping peaceful communities.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot stopped by the City Club on Thursday, leading a panel on the importance of community-based organizing when it comes to shaping peaceful communities.
Congress passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
Congress on Thursday found the votes to approve a bill that avoids a government shutdown. It now heads to President Joe Biden's desk.
Congress on Thursday found the votes to approve a bill that avoids a government shutdown. It now heads to President Joe Biden's desk.
Ron DeSantis takes heat for new strategy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is receiving backlash in New Hampshire.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is receiving backlash in New Hampshire.
Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan told the former president that his right to be present at the trial will be revoked if he remains disruptive.
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan told the former president that his right to be present at the trial will be revoked if he remains disruptive.
Trump's state ballot status put on hold by Maine judge
A Maine judge has put on hold a decision on former President Donald Trump’s ballot status to allow time for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a similar case in Colorado.
A Maine judge has put on hold a decision on former President Donald Trump’s ballot status to allow time for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a similar case in Colorado.
New Biden administration proposal aims to drop overdraft fees to as little as $3
The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House, the latest move by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck.
The cost to overdraw a bank account could drop to as little as $3 under a proposal announced by the White House, the latest move by the Biden administration to combat fees it says pose an unnecessary burden on American consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck.
Trump sex abuse accuser E. Jean Carroll testifies the ex-president shattered her reputation
With Donald Trump looking on, writer E. Jean Carroll has begun testifying in a defamation case, saying the former president shattered her reputation after she claimed he sexually abused her decades ago.
With Donald Trump looking on, writer E. Jean Carroll has begun testifying in a defamation case, saying the former president shattered her reputation after she claimed he sexually abused her decades ago.
Illinois announces additional funding for migrants, but there's a catch
As arctic temperatures sweep the region, Chicago’s migrant situation is intensifying.
As arctic temperatures sweep the region, Chicago’s migrant situation is intensifying.
Haley, Trump, DeSantis are the last Republicans standing
Donald Trump was as dominant as he himself predicted in Iowa on Monday. Now comes New Hampshire, where Nikki Haley is poised to surge and Governor Ron DeSantis might just be making his last stand.
Donald Trump was as dominant as he himself predicted in Iowa on Monday. Now comes New Hampshire, where Nikki Haley is poised to surge and Governor Ron DeSantis might just be making his last stand.
New Lenox mayor says he won't attend Johnson's meeting on migrants: 'You cannot say we're a sanctuary state'
Some suburban mayors, like New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, say they weren't planning on attending anyway.
Some suburban mayors, like New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, say they weren't planning on attending anyway.
Haley won?t attend next debate unless Trump goes
Nikki Haley?setting some new rules for the next time she takes the debate stage. She says?the only way she will participate in a debate will either be if Trump or President Joe Biden joins.
Nikki Haley?setting some new rules for the next time she takes the debate stage. She says?the only way she will participate in a debate will either be if Trump or President Joe Biden joins.