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.”
Lightfoot nominates Nicole Lee, daughter of convicted Daley aide, as new 11th Ward alderman
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.
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv remains under fire as Biden arrives in Europe
One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.
One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.
Ex-state Rep. Acevedo gets 6 months in prison in case tied to Michael Madigan probe
A federal judge sentenced former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo” on Wednesday to six months in prison for cheating on his taxes in a prosecution that resulted from the same investigation that led to the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
A federal judge sentenced former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo” on Wednesday to six months in prison for cheating on his taxes in a prosecution that resulted from the same investigation that led to the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
Feds want to keep September trial in case involving Madigan co-defendant McClain
Three weeks after the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, federal prosecutors told a judge they want to keep their Sept. 12 trial date in a related bribery case that involves Madigan co-defendant Michael McClain.
Three weeks after the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, federal prosecutors told a judge they want to keep their Sept. 12 trial date in a related bribery case that involves Madigan co-defendant Michael McClain.
Mayor Lightfoot cuts Chicago casino deck to 3 finalists
The three finalists vying for Chicago?s only casino license propose to offer between 2,600 and 3,400 slot machines and about 170 table games.
The three finalists vying for Chicago?s only casino license propose to offer between 2,600 and 3,400 slot machines and about 170 table games.
Ukraine won't seek NATO membership to stop Russian invasion, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is committed to discussing a deal with Russia and will not seek NATO membership in exchange for a cease-fire. North Central College professor William Muck discusses what this potential meeting could mean for both the countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is committed to discussing a deal with Russia and will not seek NATO membership in exchange for a cease-fire. North Central College professor William Muck discusses what this potential meeting could mean for both the countries.
Lightfoot cuts Chicago casino deck to 3 finalists
The three finalists vying for Chicago’s only casino license propose to offer between 2,600 and 3,400 slot machines and about 170 table games.
The three finalists vying for Chicago’s only casino license propose to offer between 2,600 and 3,400 slot machines and about 170 table games.
Lightfoot unveils new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What We're Made Of'
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Hearings begin for Biden's Supreme Court nominee
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination as the first Black woman on the high court.
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination as the first Black woman on the high court.
Pritzker says Illinois is prepared if new COVID subvariant surges
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Health officials are informing people about the latest COVID-19 subvariant, BA.2.
Clinton, Bush visit Chicago church to show support for Ukraine
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush paid a visit to a Ukrainian Village church earlier this week to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush paid a visit to a Ukrainian Village church earlier this week to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Mayors Lightfoot, Adams talk crime strategies in Chicago
Two big city mayors struggling to fight a violent crime wave made worse by the pandemic, soaring inflation, rising police retirements and plummeting morale held a face-to-face meeting Friday to share strategy.
Two big city mayors struggling to fight a violent crime wave made worse by the pandemic, soaring inflation, rising police retirements and plummeting morale held a face-to-face meeting Friday to share strategy.
Durbin to preside over Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin chairs the committee that will debate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin chairs the committee that will debate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to preside over Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin chairs the committee that will debate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin chairs the committee that will debate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Defamation lawsuit against Jussie Smollett's lawyer can proceed, judge rules
A judge in Chicago ruled Friday that an attorney for Jussie Smollett might have defamed two Black brothers who testified that they participated in a fake racist and homophobic attack on the actor when she suggested they had been wearing ?whiteface.?
A judge in Chicago ruled Friday that an attorney for Jussie Smollett might have defamed two Black brothers who testified that they participated in a fake racist and homophobic attack on the actor when she suggested they had been wearing ?whiteface.?
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot talks crime fighting strategy with NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Two big city mayors struggling to fight a violent crime wave made worse by the pandemic, soaring inflation, rising police retirements and plummeting morale held a face-to-face meeting Friday to share strategy.
Two big city mayors struggling to fight a violent crime wave made worse by the pandemic, soaring inflation, rising police retirements and plummeting morale held a face-to-face meeting Friday to share strategy.
Defamation suit by brothers in Jussie Smollett case can proceed
A judge in Chicago ruled Friday that an attorney for Jussie Smollett might have defamed two Black brothers who testified that they participated in a fake racist and homophobic attack on the actor when she suggested they had been wearing "whiteface."
A judge in Chicago ruled Friday that an attorney for Jussie Smollett might have defamed two Black brothers who testified that they participated in a fake racist and homophobic attack on the actor when she suggested they had been wearing "whiteface."
Pritzker launches initiative to improve behavioral health services for children
“I’m launching the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the systems that support our most vulnerable kids and adolescents – so that down the line, Illinois families will be better able to access holistic, wraparound support for children in need.”
“I’m launching the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the systems that support our most vulnerable kids and adolescents – so that down the line, Illinois families will be better able to access holistic, wraparound support for children in need.”
Will Jussie Smollett go back to jail?
A court order issued Wednesday sent Jussie Smollett home from the Cook County Jail to await the outcome of his appeal of his conviction for faking a hate crime.
A court order issued Wednesday sent Jussie Smollett home from the Cook County Jail to await the outcome of his appeal of his conviction for faking a hate crime.