Biden signs executive order aiming to punish captors of Americans held abroad

Biden's executive order comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.

Lightfoot appears to threaten veto if City Council raises speed limit for speed cameras

“It makes no sense for us to be increasing the speeds around parks and schools when we know what the horrific consequences are,” Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday.

Illinois State Police file emergency rule change to close FOID card loophole

Illinois State Police on Monday submitted an emergency rule to allow for broader use of “clear and present danger” reports — aimed at barring applicants from receiving a firearm owner’s identification card or revoking a current card for those who exhibit violent or suicidal behavior.

Ivana Trump's death determined to be accidental, medical examiner says

Ivana Trump died Thursday after a fall that resulted in blunt impact injuries to the torso, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Friday.

Durbin announces funding for mental health organization
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One of the largest mental health organizations in Chicago has secured some new funding. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin made the announcement about the federal money for Thresholds on Friday.

Congresswoman Duckworth calls for ban of assault weapons
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth urged her colleagues Thursday to ban the civilian sale or transfer of powerful military style rifles.

Snoop Dogg pokes fun at Biden with ‘Sleepy Joe OG’ weed strain

Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., has always been a well-known critic of United States presidents including Donald Trump.

'We Will Chicago': Lightfoot unveils new plan designed to improve equity in the city

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says the plan is the first to acknowledge the impact of what she called “racist, discriminatory and predatory policies” of previous plans.

Lightfoot unveils 'We Will Chicago' plan
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The proposal follows two years of research and meetings with resident volunteers, community-based organizations and city staff.

Sen. Duckworth calls for ban of assault weapons
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth urged her colleagues Thursday to ban the civilian sale or transfer of powerful military style rifles.

Fiancée of Chicago cop paralyzed in shooting rips into Lightfoot, Police Supt. Brown: 'Do something!'

The fiancée of Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden, who was shot and paralyzed over the weekend, did not mince her words Wednesday when calling out Mayor Lightfoot and Police Supt. Brown. "I am absolutely done being silent."