Lightfoot says she expects Christopher Columbus statue to return to Grant Park
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she "fully expects" the Christopher Columbus statue to return to its pedestal in Grant Park.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she "fully expects" the Christopher Columbus statue to return to its pedestal in Grant Park.
Capitol riot panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.
Lightfoot 'fully expects' Columbus statue to return to Grant Park pedestal
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she "fully expects" the statue of Christopher Columbus to be returned to its pedestal in Grant Park, but not before a security plan is in place to prevent a repeat of the 2020 debacle that left dozens of ambushed police officers injured.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she "fully expects" the statue of Christopher Columbus to be returned to its pedestal in Grant Park, but not before a security plan is in place to prevent a repeat of the 2020 debacle that left dozens of ambushed police officers injured.
Judge: Trump 'likely' committed crime around Capitol riot, OKs release of emails
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Best-dressed celebrities from the 2022 Oscars
Heidy Best of BeClothesMinded joins Sylvia and Terrence to talk about their favorite looks from the 2022 Oscars.
Heidy Best of BeClothesMinded joins Sylvia and Terrence to talk about their favorite looks from the 2022 Oscars.
Chicago City Council to consider plan to roll back 3 cents per gallon tax increase on Monday
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone. Natalie Bomke reports.
In Illinois, drivers pay an average of 70 cents per gallon in fuel taxes. The state motor fuel tax is 39 cents alone. Natalie Bomke reports.
Biden calls for Putin's removal: 'For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power'
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Sen. Dick Durbin accuses GOP of political posturing during SCOTUS hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Pritzker, Stratton endorse Illinois Congressman Danny Davis for reelection
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Congressman Danny Davis has earned two more high-profile endorsements.
Sen. Dick Durbin accuses GOP of political posturing during SCOTUS hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Lightfoot to waive 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax hike temporarily to ease pain at pump
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
'POLITICAL STUNT'? Mayor Lightfoot will roll back her 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax increase temporarily to provide relief for motorists squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, however, an influential alderperson warned the temporary break would be viewed as a “political stunt.”
President Biden in Poland for meetings on Ukraine refugee crisis
President Joe Biden’s said he wanted to visit Poland to underscore the assistance the country is providing as Europe experiences the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.
President Joe Biden’s said he wanted to visit Poland to underscore the assistance the country is providing as Europe experiences the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.
Chicago Police Department gets extension to implement court-ordered reforms
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the extension Friday, saying the previous timeframe was "unrealistic" for massive changes she expects will have a price tag of at least $50 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the extension Friday, saying the previous timeframe was "unrealistic" for massive changes she expects will have a price tag of at least $50 million.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
Gas taxes in Illinois add up to be the second highest in the nation, next to California. Now, relief in Chicago may be on the way.
Gas taxes in Illinois add up to be the second highest in the nation, next to California. Now, relief in Chicago may be on the way.
Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
CTU sues Lightfoot ally, accuses her of interfering in union’s elections
The lawsuit, filed Thursday, seeks to “end mischievous, unlawful and deceptive interference” from staunch mayoral ally Lisa Schneider Fabes and a group she formed called Chicago Teachers United, claiming she is undermining the union’s elections taking place on May 20.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday, seeks to “end mischievous, unlawful and deceptive interference” from staunch mayoral ally Lisa Schneider Fabes and a group she formed called Chicago Teachers United, claiming she is undermining the union’s elections taking place on May 20.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Final day of Supreme Court hearings
Democrats remain confident that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become the first Black woman on the highest court, but it's been a grueling few days of questioning.
Democrats remain confident that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become the first Black woman on the highest court, but it's been a grueling few days of questioning.
Chicago prepares to accept more Ukrainian refugees
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joining forces with the mayor of Warsaw, Poland to help the people of Ukraine.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joining forces with the mayor of Warsaw, Poland to help the people of Ukraine.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot names Nicole Lee new 11th Ward alderwoman
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday she is nominating Nicole Lee, whose father was convicted of stealing from a pair of Chinatown charities, to replace convicted former 11th Ward Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson.
Biden, Western allies warn Russia on chemical weapons after emergency summits
After meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders, Biden warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.”
After meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders, Biden warned that a chemical attack by Russia “would trigger a response in kind.”