Push for White House ballroom accelerated by Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
The Trump administration was quick to seize upon Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner as an example of why the proposed ballroom for the East Wing is so important.
The Trump administration was quick to seize upon Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner as an example of why the proposed ballroom for the East Wing is so important.
Family warnings, weapons details emerge in White House dinner shooting
New details are emerging about the suspected gunman who sparked panic during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, as investigators work to understand what led up to the incident.
New details are emerging about the suspected gunman who sparked panic during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, as investigators work to understand what led up to the incident.
Trump is no stranger to assassination attempts: A look back at past security incidents
Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of at least five major security breaches and assassination attempts against President Trump since 2024.
Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of at least five major security breaches and assassination attempts against President Trump since 2024.
Live updates: Cole Allen, accused WHCA gunman, had manifesto targeting Trump, top officials
We’re learning more about Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Trump and the first lady were in attendance.
We’re learning more about Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Trump and the first lady were in attendance.
Secret Service in line of fire at WHCA shooting still unpaid due to shutdown
A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.
A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.
President Trump addresses media after shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner
President Trump held a press conference Saturday night after he was evacuated following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
President Trump held a press conference Saturday night after he was evacuated following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump says WHCA dinner gunman was "lone wolf" from California
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event.
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event.
Trump cancels U.S. delegation trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
Efforts to end the war have stalled again. President Donald Trump is canceling plans for U.S. negotiators to head to Pakistan. They were supposed to take part in a second round of peace talks.
Efforts to end the war have stalled again. President Donald Trump is canceling plans for U.S. negotiators to head to Pakistan. They were supposed to take part in a second round of peace talks.
President Trump evacuated after shooting at correspondents' dinner
President Trump and the first lady were evacuated after a shooting occurred at the correspondents' dinner on Saturday.
President Trump and the first lady were evacuated after a shooting occurred at the correspondents' dinner on Saturday.
Will the Senate change the Megaprojects Bill? | The Chicago Report
Governor Pritzker's response to the Bears stadium megaproject bill passing and what he wants changed. Plus, we'll talk to a Hinsdale native, who's taken his push for tech policy change, all the way to D.C. And, firing squad executions are back, but we take a look at the legal hurdles ahead. First, a conversation we've been looking forward to all week, with the man behind the Bears stadium plan, state Rep. Kam Buckner.
Governor Pritzker's response to the Bears stadium megaproject bill passing and what he wants changed. Plus, we'll talk to a Hinsdale native, who's taken his push for tech policy change, all the way to D.C. And, firing squad executions are back, but we take a look at the legal hurdles ahead. First, a conversation we've been looking forward to all week, with the man behind the Bears stadium plan, state Rep. Kam Buckner.
Trump administration makes changes to execution policy | The Chicago Report
The Department of Justice is taking dramatic steps to reintroduce and strengthen the federal death penalty. In a new 48 page report, the Bureau of Prisons announcing it will once again use firing squads and lethal injections to carry out executions. Remember, the Biden administration halted all federal executions in 2021, including the use of lethal drugs. Here to tell US more, and discuss the hurdles the trump administration may face, is Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, Robin Maher.
The Department of Justice is taking dramatic steps to reintroduce and strengthen the federal death penalty. In a new 48 page report, the Bureau of Prisons announcing it will once again use firing squads and lethal injections to carry out executions. Remember, the Biden administration halted all federal executions in 2021, including the use of lethal drugs. Here to tell US more, and discuss the hurdles the trump administration may face, is Director of the Death Penalty Information Center, Robin Maher.
Hinsdale native takes on tech safety for youth | The Chicago Report
A Hinsdale native has made it his mission to protect the online generation. Now, he leads Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition that stands up to big tech, for the sake of young users. As Governor Pritzker pushes new bills to rein in harmful algorithms and tax social platforms, we're hearing from the young leaders at the center of the debate. Joining us is the co-founder, Zamaan Gureshi to talk about the state's latest tech related news, and how his generation is handling it.
A Hinsdale native has made it his mission to protect the online generation. Now, he leads Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition that stands up to big tech, for the sake of young users. As Governor Pritzker pushes new bills to rein in harmful algorithms and tax social platforms, we're hearing from the young leaders at the center of the debate. Joining us is the co-founder, Zamaan Gureshi to talk about the state's latest tech related news, and how his generation is handling it.
Megaprojects bill passes: Will the Senate vote yes? | The Chicago Report
State Rep. Kam Buckner created the original bill, giving the bears the ability to negotiate with local governments over payments in lieu of higher property taxes. So, the team will still pay property taxes plus the payment. But it underwent some tweaks, before making it to the house floor. For instance, House democrats came to a consensus about how to divvy the money up for property tax relief, locally and statewide. He's joining us tonight, to share what this process was like, and what he sees the senate democrats doing with it.
State Rep. Kam Buckner created the original bill, giving the bears the ability to negotiate with local governments over payments in lieu of higher property taxes. So, the team will still pay property taxes plus the payment. But it underwent some tweaks, before making it to the house floor. For instance, House democrats came to a consensus about how to divvy the money up for property tax relief, locally and statewide. He's joining us tonight, to share what this process was like, and what he sees the senate democrats doing with it.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Push for prosecutor to investigate federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz
A judge is trying to decide if we need a special prosecutor to look into what federal agents did during the immigration crackdown last year in the Chicago area.
A judge is trying to decide if we need a special prosecutor to look into what federal agents did during the immigration crackdown last year in the Chicago area.
Gov. Pritzker speaks on 'megaprojects' bill, Bears stadium fight
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday on the 'megaprojects' bill and the latest on the Bears' new stadium fight.
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday on the 'megaprojects' bill and the latest on the Bears' new stadium fight.
DOJ to allow firing squads for executions
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Darren Bailey courts Chicago voters, addresses policy divides in governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey discusses his move to Chicago, positions on the Bears stadium plan and state policy priorities as he works to broaden support in the city.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey discusses his move to Chicago, positions on the Bears stadium plan and state policy priorities as he works to broaden support in the city.
Megaprojects bill advances in House, wrongful death lawsuit | The Chicago Report
The 'Megaprojects' bill has advanced in the Illinois House, so what happens next? And, a lawsuit has been filed following a deadly crash at a Chatham summer camp. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The 'Megaprojects' bill has advanced in the Illinois House, so what happens next? And, a lawsuit has been filed following a deadly crash at a Chatham summer camp. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."