Iran latest: US military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response.

Gov. Pritzker reacts to Bears' eyeing Indiana stadium
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Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois has been working in "good faith" with the Bears despite the franchise signaling a potential move to Indiana.

Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling

The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.

Trump announces new promenade at Lincoln Memorial

President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to build a new promenade at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., saying the project could potentially be called the "Trump Promenade."

Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.

War Powers resolution advances as debate grows over U.S. role in Iran conflict
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University of Chicago political science professor Paul Poast breaks down the political and constitutional debate surrounding a proposed War Powers resolution, President Trump's opposition to it, and what it could mean for the future of the conflict with Iran.

Trump promises quick Iran war resolution as Congress pushes back
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President Donald Trump says a resolution to the conflict with Iran could come as soon as this weekend, while bipartisan pressure grows on Capitol Hill after House lawmakers voted to limit his war powers.

Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor

More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.

Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand jury before it indicted protesters who opposed the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps last year.

Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says

The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24 with enhanced security measures

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, cut short on April 25 after authorities say a man stormed the Washington Hilton armed with guns and knives and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 24.

Block Club Chicago talks teen takeovers, Obama street proposal and a local forager
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Block Club Chicago's Michael Liptrot joins Good Day Chicago to discuss efforts to address teen takeovers, a proposal to rename a downtown street for former President Barack Obama, and the unique story of Chicago’s self-described professional forager.

Trump says Iran deal could be days away as Rubio prepares for Capitol Hill questions
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President Trump says a potential deal with Iran could be reached within days, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Capitol Hill amid growing scrutiny over negotiations, regional tensions and U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Bears stadium plans remain uncertain after Illinois lawmakers miss key vote
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A last-minute stadium proposal passed the Illinois Senate but stalled in the House, leaving the Chicago Bears’ future stadium plans in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana unresolved as the team continues evaluating both sites.