Oral arguments in abortion pill ban appeal begin
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The Biden Administration is back in court to fight for the future of Mifepristone, a widely-used abortion medication.

Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default

Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.

Johnson visits migrant families at CPD's 12th District amid housing crisis

There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.

Debt Ceiling: Deal possible by end of week, McCarthy says; Biden cuts short upcoming foreign trip
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Crucial debt ceiling negotiations are still far from success, but a deal is possible by the end of the week, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said after a brief meeting Tuesday with President Joe Biden and other congressional leaders at the White House.

Cook County introduces health care coordinators in public housing communities
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Cook County has taken a proactive step in addressing mental health concerns by introducing behavioral health care coordinators in public housing communities.

Brandon Johnson compares Chicago cop's murder with death of armed teen shot by police

Chicago's new Democratic mayor, Brandon Johnson, during his Monday inauguration speech, compared the recent murder of a city police officer to the 2021 shooting death of an armed teen by police.

Will financial giants flee Johnson's taxes?

He proposed $800 million in tax increases during the campaign, but he has backed away from some of those ideas. 

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lays out spending plans
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Johnson did not attach any specific price tags to the proposed new spending at Chicago Public Schools on mental health services and at the failing CTA.