Barbara Flynn Currie, longtime Illinois House leader, dies
Barbara Flynn Currie, a longtime Illinois lawmaker and the first woman to serve as House Democratic Leader, has died at 85.
Barbara Flynn Currie, a longtime Illinois lawmaker and the first woman to serve as House Democratic Leader, has died at 85.
Barbara Flynn Currie, longtime Illinois House leader, dies
Barbara Flynn Currie, a groundbreaking Illinois lawmaker, has died.
Barbara Flynn Currie, a groundbreaking Illinois lawmaker, has died.
The Waco siege: A timeline of the 51-day confrontation between federal agents and the Branch Davidians
The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.
The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.
Extremist ordinance and teen trends | The Chicago Report
Measure banning extremist ties among officers advances, and Hyde Park residents respond to recent teen trend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Measure banning extremist ties among officers advances, and Hyde Park residents respond to recent teen trend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Colorectal cancer rising in young adults | The Chicago Report
Cancer rates are rising among younger people in particular, cases of colorectal cancer are increasing in adults under 50, a group not traditionally considered high risk. Doctor Caitlin Murphy is professor of pediatrics and public health. She joins us with now with more on prevention, detection, and long-term health.
Cancer rates are rising among younger people in particular, cases of colorectal cancer are increasing in adults under 50, a group not traditionally considered high risk. Doctor Caitlin Murphy is professor of pediatrics and public health. She joins us with now with more on prevention, detection, and long-term health.
New measure banning extremist ties among CPD officers advances | The Chicago Report
We begin tonight with a new ordinance that is advancing through City Hall. It's aimed at rooting out extremism within the Chicago Police Department The measure bans officers from engaging in so-called “Extremist activity,” allows COPA to investigate potential ties, and requires additional screening of new recruits. Alderman Matt Martin is a sponsor of the ordinance--- and he's joining us now to explain more.
We begin tonight with a new ordinance that is advancing through City Hall. It's aimed at rooting out extremism within the Chicago Police Department The measure bans officers from engaging in so-called “Extremist activity,” allows COPA to investigate potential ties, and requires additional screening of new recruits. Alderman Matt Martin is a sponsor of the ordinance--- and he's joining us now to explain more.
White House probing disappearances, deaths of US scientists: 'Pretty serious stuff'
The White House says it will look into the disappearances and deaths of several U.S. government employees who had access to highly classified nuclear and space information.
The White House says it will look into the disappearances and deaths of several U.S. government employees who had access to highly classified nuclear and space information.
CPS parents seek answers ahead of May 1st protests
May Day protests are just over two weeks away and some still aren't sure what that means for their kids' classes. Gov. Pritzker also weighed in today and said he has some questions too.
May Day protests are just over two weeks away and some still aren't sure what that means for their kids' classes. Gov. Pritzker also weighed in today and said he has some questions too.
Temporary ceasefire announced in Israel-Lebanon war | ChicagoLIVE
President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire as fighting with Hezbollah escalates and thousands are reported killed across the region.
President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire as fighting with Hezbollah escalates and thousands are reported killed across the region.
Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.
Justice Jackson criticizes conservative justices’ pro-Trump court rulings
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.
Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
Illinois lawmakers debate school cellphone ban as some districts enact their own policies
Illinois lawmakers continue to debate a bill that would ban cellphone use in the classroom.
Illinois lawmakers continue to debate a bill that would ban cellphone use in the classroom.
IL House passes bill banning indirect police quotas | The Chicago Report
New Illinois bill would ban police quotas on stops and arrests amid lawsuit and bias concerns. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheehan and FOP President John Catanzara joined The Chicago Report.
New Illinois bill would ban police quotas on stops and arrests amid lawsuit and bias concerns. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheehan and FOP President John Catanzara joined The Chicago Report.
IL House passes bill banning indirect police quotas | The Chicago Report
A new Illinois bill would bar police departments from evaluating officers based on stops and arrests. It comes as Chicago recently paid nearly $1 million to settle a quota-related lawsuit.
A new Illinois bill would bar police departments from evaluating officers based on stops and arrests. It comes as Chicago recently paid nearly $1 million to settle a quota-related lawsuit.
Chicago mourns wife, son of late Cook County Commissioner | The Chicago Report
Cook County Board Commissioner Bill Lowry was a friend of the Deer family and is joining us now on The Chicago Report.
Cook County Board Commissioner Bill Lowry was a friend of the Deer family and is joining us now on The Chicago Report.
Chicago mayor wins tipped minimum wage fight
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago aldermen failed Wednesday to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto, clearing the way for tipped workers’ wages to continue rising toward the city’s full minimum wage.
Chicago leaders back ordinance to treat squatters as trespassers | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a measure that would classify squatters as trespassers, making it easier for police to remove and charge them.
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a measure that would classify squatters as trespassers, making it easier for police to remove and charge them.
Illinois bill would fund housing, services for residents leaving prison | ChicagoLIVE
A proposed bill would expand housing and support services for people returning from prison. Advocates say the plan could help address housing instability and generate long-term economic benefits for communities.
A proposed bill would expand housing and support services for people returning from prison. Advocates say the plan could help address housing instability and generate long-term economic benefits for communities.
Judges fired after blocking deportations of pro-Palestinian students
The dismissal of the judges is the latest effort by the Trump administration to reshape the nation’s immigration courts.
The dismissal of the judges is the latest effort by the Trump administration to reshape the nation’s immigration courts.