Chicago makes pitch to host DNC as Trump calls city a 'warzone'
Wherever Democrats convene, Republicans such as former President Donald Trump will be offering a counter-narrative.
Wherever Democrats convene, Republicans such as former President Donald Trump will be offering a counter-narrative.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot refusing to pay speeding, red light tickets as they pile up: Report
Multiple police-driven vehicles used to transport Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have reportedly racked up multiple traffic tickets that have gone unpaid despite the mayor's advocacy for stricter speed cameras in the city.
Multiple police-driven vehicles used to transport Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have reportedly racked up multiple traffic tickets that have gone unpaid despite the mayor's advocacy for stricter speed cameras in the city.
Illinois Republicans push for censure of Kinzinger over Jan. 6 committee role
Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus are calling the Jan. 6 hearings a "sham" and accusing Congressman Kinzinger of making wild exaggerations and baseless claims.
Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus are calling the Jan. 6 hearings a "sham" and accusing Congressman Kinzinger of making wild exaggerations and baseless claims.
Illinois Republicans want Kinzinger censured
A group of Republicans downstate are asking the Illinois GOP to censure Congressman Adam Kinzinger over his role in the Capitol riot hearings.
A group of Republicans downstate are asking the Illinois GOP to censure Congressman Adam Kinzinger over his role in the Capitol riot hearings.
Democrats considering Chicago to host DNC in 2024
City leaders pushed to impress a team with the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday, in what would be a boon to Chicago's convention business.
City leaders pushed to impress a team with the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday, in what would be a boon to Chicago's convention business.
Chicago makes pitch to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Members from the Democratic National Committee visited Chicago Tuesday as the city tries to land the 2024 convention.
Members from the Democratic National Committee visited Chicago Tuesday as the city tries to land the 2024 convention.
Chicago parks group decries lack of involvement in plans for Soldier Field renovation
Juanita Irizarry, executive director of Friends of the Parks, said the city should have sought their input in the latest plans for upgrading Soldier Field and the Museum Campus.
Juanita Irizarry, executive director of Friends of the Parks, said the city should have sought their input in the latest plans for upgrading Soldier Field and the Museum Campus.
Lightfoot pitches plan to keep Bears at Soldier Field
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is throwing a Hail Mary pass. She?s trying to keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Arlington Heights.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is throwing a Hail Mary pass. She?s trying to keep the Chicago Bears from moving to Arlington Heights.
Showdown vote to settle battle for control of Illinois' Democratic Party
A battle that's been brewing behind the scenes for control of the Illinois Democratic Party could burst onto the public scene Tuesday when the chairman of the National Democratic Party comes to Chicago.
A battle that's been brewing behind the scenes for control of the Illinois Democratic Party could burst onto the public scene Tuesday when the chairman of the National Democratic Party comes to Chicago.
Protesters want Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to return state of Christopher Columbus to park
The protesters say it's not fair that Christopher Columbus is "getting blamed for all our problems in the world," and they want Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to put his statue back.
The protesters say it's not fair that Christopher Columbus is "getting blamed for all our problems in the world," and they want Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to put his statue back.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker returning to in-person work after Paxlovid, negative COVID test
“I am feeling better and have tested negative for COVID-19,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a tweet. “Looking forward to getting back to work in person this week.”
“I am feeling better and have tested negative for COVID-19,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a tweet. “Looking forward to getting back to work in person this week.”
Biden likely has highly contagious BA.5 strain of COVID-19, doctor says
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
The BA.5 COVID-19 strain is an offshoot of the omicron strain and is spreading rapidly right now through the United States.
Durbin calls for more gun control, says Highland Park police were 'up against a mighty weapon'
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety in the wake of a mass shooting in Highland Park.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety in the wake of a mass shooting in Highland Park.
Illinois senator calls for more gun control in wake of Highland Park shooting
Senator Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety. He spoke on the Senate floor Thursday about the Highland Park mass shooting.
Senator Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety. He spoke on the Senate floor Thursday about the Highland Park mass shooting.
President Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Michelle Prickett from Northwest Memorial Hospital talks about President Joe Biden testing positive for COVID-19 and the protocols he'll have to follow after his diagnosis.
Dr. Michelle Prickett from Northwest Memorial Hospital talks about President Joe Biden testing positive for COVID-19 and the protocols he'll have to follow after his diagnosis.
Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
Pritzker calls for more monkeypox vaccines as cases climb to nearly 200 in Chicago
Chicago is awaiting more than 15,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine from the federal government — as cases climbed to nearly 200 on Thursday and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged Secretary Xavier Becerra to take more "aggressive actions" to help battle the outbreak.
Chicago is awaiting more than 15,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine from the federal government — as cases climbed to nearly 200 on Thursday and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged Secretary Xavier Becerra to take more "aggressive actions" to help battle the outbreak.
'Safer America Act': Biden details safety plan to combat crime across US
Despite his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden has released details on a new strategy to fight crime across the nation that will cost $37 billion.
Despite his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden has released details on a new strategy to fight crime across the nation that will cost $37 billion.
Cook County aims to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
Safer America Act: Biden details new $37 billion crime-fighting strategy
Despite his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden has released details on a new strategy to fight crime across the nation that will cost $37 billion.
Despite his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden has released details on a new strategy to fight crime across the nation that will cost $37 billion.