Controversy surrounds Kim Foxx's new policy on drug, gun charges

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has introduced a controversial policy proposal that would direct prosecutors to reject drug and gun charges stemming solely from routine traffic stops.

Rep. Guerrero-Cuellar sheds light on new legislation that allows for new police district facility
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The Illinois General Assembly passed some new legislation that will allow for the acquisition of a new police district facility on the Southwest Side. Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar joins us to talk more about House Bill 478.

Trump campaigns in Minnesota while on break from criminal trial
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Donald Trump is back in Minnesota on Friday, on break from his criminal trial in New York. It's one of many key battleground states in the upcoming election.

Michael Cohen cross-examined in Trump's trial
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Former President Donald Trump's legal team on Thursday again cross-examined a key witness in his New York criminal trial -- Michael Cohen.

Cook County Sheriff's Office wants funding to remove guns from people who shouldn't own them
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The Cook County Sheriff's Department said more than 112,000 Illinois residents have been declared too dangerous to own a gun. However, the state doesn't know if 84,000 of those people still have them.

'Make my day pal': Biden challenges Trump to pair of debates
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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have reportedly come to an agreement to hold two presidential debates - one will be held in June and the other will take place in September. Caroline Shively with more on how that agreement was reached.

Cook County State's Attorney candidates outline crime strategies

The candidate likely to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney will be the one to convince voters that they are tougher on crime.

Cook County State's Attorney candidates outline crime strategies
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The candidate likely to succeed Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney will be the one to convince voters that they are tougher on crime.

Cohen testifies that Trump knew of falsified checks in hush money trial
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Former attorney Michael Cohen alleges Donald Trump knew of falsified reimbursement checks concealing payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Trial for Sen. Robert Menendez to begin Monday in Manhattan
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Democratic New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez goes on trial on Monday in federal court in Manhattan. He faces 16 criminal counts of corruption.

House committee investigating Northwestern University protest response
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Rep. Virginia Foxx, the chairwoman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, sent a letter to Northwestern University leaders on Friday, demanding answers on an agreement reached with anti-Israel agitators.

Trump's former attorney to take the stand Monday
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Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney, will take the stand Monday in the former president's hush money trial.

Democrats prepare for potential protests at Chicago convention

A new report suggests Democrats are "preparing for the worst" when they come to Chicago in August for the Democratic National Convention.