Ed Burke trial: Closing arguments begin
Closing arguments for the trial against former Chicago alderman Ed Burke will begin Wednesday afternoon.
Closing arguments for the trial against former Chicago alderman Ed Burke will begin Wednesday afternoon.
Hunter Biden skips deposition, House looks to launch impeachment inquiry
The U.S. House is to vote on a resolution to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, meanwhile his son Hunter defied a subpoena by congress Wednesday morning.
The U.S. House is to vote on a resolution to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, meanwhile his son Hunter defied a subpoena by congress Wednesday morning.
Biden meeting in person Wednesday the families of 8 Americans taken hostage by Hamas
President Joe Biden is set to meet today with the families of eight Americans presumed to be taken captive by Hamas.
President Joe Biden is set to meet today with the families of eight Americans presumed to be taken captive by Hamas.
Hunter Biden responds to GOP subpoena: 'What are they afraid of?'
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
Zelenskyy in Washington pleads for more aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Washington on Tuesday, visiting with President Joe Biden to request more aid in its war with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Washington on Tuesday, visiting with President Joe Biden to request more aid in its war with Russia.
Former alderman who wore wire for FBI faces Ed Burke in corruption trial
There was high drama in the courtroom on Tuesday, as the former alderman who wore a wire for the FBI during the investigation into Ed Burke came face to face with Burke in his corruption trial.
There was high drama in the courtroom on Tuesday, as the former alderman who wore a wire for the FBI during the investigation into Ed Burke came face to face with Burke in his corruption trial.
Obama gives Santa a helping hand on Chicago's South Side
What's more exciting: a visit from Santa or from former President Barack Obama?
What's more exciting: a visit from Santa or from former President Barack Obama?
'Christmas in the Wards' delivers holiday joy to thousands in Chicago
Children were treated to a wide array of gifts, including the latest toys, electronics, and clothing — all free of charge.
Children were treated to a wide array of gifts, including the latest toys, electronics, and clothing — all free of charge.
'Christmas in the Wards' delivers holiday joy to thousands in Chicago
In a festive and generous event aimed at supporting families in need, "Christmas in the Wards" marked its nearly three-decade tradition by providing toys and winter clothes to families in 40 Chicago wards and 13 suburban communities.
In a festive and generous event aimed at supporting families in need, "Christmas in the Wards" marked its nearly three-decade tradition by providing toys and winter clothes to families in 40 Chicago wards and 13 suburban communities.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
'Leave the World Behind' streaming on Netflix
The new movie was produced by former President Barack and Michelle Obama.
The new movie was produced by former President Barack and Michelle Obama.
New state ID program for Cook County Jail detainees aims to ‘help people reintegrate’
Detainees on their way out of Cook County Jail will soon be able to take a key resource with them on the journey, under a first-of-its-kind ID program being launched this week by state and county officials.
Detainees on their way out of Cook County Jail will soon be able to take a key resource with them on the journey, under a first-of-its-kind ID program being launched this week by state and county officials.
House could soon formalize Biden impeachment
Republicans could move as soon as Tuesday to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Republicans could move as soon as Tuesday to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Trump says he won’t testify again at his New York fraud trial. He says he has nothing more to say
Donald Trump says he's decided against testifying for a second time at his New York civil fraud trial.
Donald Trump says he's decided against testifying for a second time at his New York civil fraud trial.
Biden, Congress considering these immigration changes in exchange for providing war aid
Republicans are demanding changes to the immigration system in exchange for providing money to Ukraine and Israel.
Republicans are demanding changes to the immigration system in exchange for providing money to Ukraine and Israel.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.
Johnson proposes fines over 'rogue buses' transporting migrants to Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has reportedly begun filing lawsuits over what it has described as “rogue buses" transporting migrants to Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has reportedly begun filing lawsuits over what it has described as “rogue buses" transporting migrants to Chicago.
Johnson proposes fines over 'rogue buses' transporting migrants to Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson?s administration has reportedly begun filing lawsuits over what it has described as ?rogue buses" transporting migrants to Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson?s administration has reportedly begun filing lawsuits over what it has described as ?rogue buses" transporting migrants to Chicago.
Chance the Rapper's SocialWorks hosts OpenMike for young creatives
Nonprofit SocialWorks was found by Chicago native Chance the Rapper to empower youth through arts, education and community engagement. The program hosts OpenMike each month for high school students to create, share, express and engage with other creative minds.
Nonprofit SocialWorks was found by Chicago native Chance the Rapper to empower youth through arts, education and community engagement. The program hosts OpenMike each month for high school students to create, share, express and engage with other creative minds.
Pritzker signs law lifting moratorium on nuclear reactors
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday lifting a three-decade moratorium on development of nuclear reactors in the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday lifting a three-decade moratorium on development of nuclear reactors in the state.