On 1st anniversary of Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, Biden says ?it?s time to act? on gun control
As families and loved ones mourn the unimaginable loss of 19 children and two teachers shot dead last year in Uvalde, Texas, President Joe Biden said from a solemn White House memorial that too many schools, too many everyday places have become ?killing fields.?
As families and loved ones mourn the unimaginable loss of 19 children and two teachers shot dead last year in Uvalde, Texas, President Joe Biden said from a solemn White House memorial that too many schools, too many everyday places have become ?killing fields.?
Chicago City Council debates key power positions
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first City Council meeting Wednesday. The first floor fight was over committee chairmanships and vice chairmanships. Some of the city aldermen got heated during the position negotiations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first City Council meeting Wednesday. The first floor fight was over committee chairmanships and vice chairmanships. Some of the city aldermen got heated during the position negotiations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to lead first Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday
Mayor Brandon Johnson will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday to host his first City Council meeting.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will take center stage at City Hall on Wednesday to host his first City Council meeting.
Mayor Johnson reduces Lightfoot's security detail
Mayor Brandon Johnson has dramatically reduced the formidable bodyguard detail assigned to former Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s Logan Square home.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has dramatically reduced the formidable bodyguard detail assigned to former Mayor Lori Lightfoot?s Logan Square home.
Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail dramatically reduced
Mayor Brandon Johnson has dramatically reduced the formidable bodyguard detail assigned to former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Logan Square home, in an apparent attempt to get more Chicago police officers on the street.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has dramatically reduced the formidable bodyguard detail assigned to former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Logan Square home, in an apparent attempt to get more Chicago police officers on the street.
Illinois deploys 'Peacekeepers' to curb violence in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend
In a bold initiative aimed at curbing violence, the state of Illinois is implementing a new strategy by deploying specially trained "peacekeepers" across the city of Chicago.
In a bold initiative aimed at curbing violence, the state of Illinois is implementing a new strategy by deploying specially trained "peacekeepers" across the city of Chicago.
As debt ceiling talks grind on, Republicans say White House showing ?lack of urgency?
Debt ceiling negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traded more budget-cutting ideas at the Capitol Tuesday, but Republicans warned of a ?lack of urgency? at the White House to resolve the standoff in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Debt ceiling negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traded more budget-cutting ideas at the Capitol Tuesday, but Republicans warned of a ?lack of urgency? at the White House to resolve the standoff in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Search for Chicago's next top cop nears conclusion
In just 52 days, three candidates?will be handed over to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as potentials for the city's next top cop.
In just 52 days, three candidates?will be handed over to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as potentials for the city's next top cop.
Bill requiring all-day kindergarten programs sent to Pritzker's desk
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid Wednesday with Elon Musk: AP sources
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, long seen as Donald Trump?s leading rival for the Republican nomination, plans to launch his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, long seen as Donald Trump?s leading rival for the Republican nomination, plans to launch his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
Democrats beg Biden to fast-track migrant work permits
A growing number of Democrats are calling on the federal government to speed up the work authorization process for migrants.
A growing number of Democrats are calling on the federal government to speed up the work authorization process for migrants.
AG Report: 451 Catholic clerics abused children
Illinois? attorney general released the results of a sweeping investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Tuesday, saying investigators found that 451 clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950 ? far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018.
Illinois? attorney general released the results of a sweeping investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Tuesday, saying investigators found that 451 clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950 ? far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018.
Mayor Johnson forges compromise to expand outdoor dining in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson is breathing new life into Lori Lightfoot’s stalled plan to make permanent an outdoor dining program that was a lifesaver for restaurants and bars during the darkest days of the pandemic — but in a way that preserves input from local City Council members.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is breathing new life into Lori Lightfoot’s stalled plan to make permanent an outdoor dining program that was a lifesaver for restaurants and bars during the darkest days of the pandemic — but in a way that preserves input from local City Council members.
Cook County Sheriff calls for national carjacking hotline
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is calling on Congress to create a national carjacking hotline.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is calling on Congress to create a national carjacking hotline.
Catholic clergy abuse claims higher than church reported: AG probe
Illinois? attorney general released the results of a sweeping investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Tuesday.
Illinois? attorney general released the results of a sweeping investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Tuesday.
Chicago college eyed as shelter for 400 migrant families
The city is looking to relieve the stress on police stations, where families of migrants have been camped out for weeks.
The city is looking to relieve the stress on police stations, where families of migrants have been camped out for weeks.
Debt ceiling: No agreement yet, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
Debt ceiling impasse threatens veterans benefits, social security, and more
The Treasury Secretary is starting to break down some of the checks that may not go out if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised by the end of next week, including $12 billion for veterans benefits, $25 billion for social security, and $47 billion for Medicare.
The Treasury Secretary is starting to break down some of the checks that may not go out if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised by the end of next week, including $12 billion for veterans benefits, $25 billion for social security, and $47 billion for Medicare.
Chicago residents gather in Beverly for final public forum on selection of new top cop
The last public forum in the search for a new Chicago police superintendent took place on the South Side Monday night.
The last public forum in the search for a new Chicago police superintendent took place on the South Side Monday night.
Chicago residents gather for final public forum on selection of new top cop
The last public forum in the search for a new Chicago police superintendent will take place on Monday night.
The last public forum in the search for a new Chicago police superintendent will take place on Monday night.