What does '8647' mean? Former prosecutor explains Comey indictment | ChicagoNOW
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Former federal prosecutor Pat Brady breaks down the legal challenges in the indictment of James Comey, including how courts evaluate intent, political speech and alleged threats. 

Lawmakers demand change to SAFE-T Act following deadly Chicago police shooting | ChicagoNOW
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Following the shooting death of a Chicago police officer and critical injury of another, Senate Republican Leader John Curran is urging lawmakers to take immediate action to revise the SAFE-T Act.

Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.

Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana

The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

Former FBI director James Comey faces new federal charges over alleged threat
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The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post prosecutors say implied a threat against the president, setting up a legal battle likely to test First Amendment protections.

FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy

The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.

$25 minimum wage bill, SAFE-T Act questions, Gary comeback? | The Chicago Report
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Chicago members of Congress are pushing for a $25 per hour federal minimum wage; More questions arise about the SAFE-T Act after the killing of a Chicago police officer; and is Gary, Indiana, making a comeback?

Advocates defend SAFE-T Act after officer's killing | The Chicago Report
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In light of the shooting death of a Chicago police officer by a man with several prior criminal charges, a new debate has been sparked about the SAFE-T Act, rules for pre-trial release and the county's electronic monitoring program.

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.

New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department

The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.

James Comey indicted again over social media post: report
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According to an Associated Press report citing an anonymous source, former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted in connection with a social media post featuring seashells arranged to read “86 47,” which officials allegedly viewed as a threat against former President Donald Trump. Comey says the post was intended as a political message, not a call to violence, and the exact charges have not yet been made public.

Chicago members of Congress propose $25 national minimum wage

Chicago members of Congress introduced a bill to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour over several years.

King Charles III attends State Dinner at White House after addressing Congress

King Charles III and Queen Camilla returned to the White House on Tuesday evening to attend a state dinner hosted by President Donald and first lady Melania Trump following the king's address to Congress earlier in the day.