Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis

Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."

Single issue shockwaves: Abortion, border crisis, and foreign policy
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In this episode of Battleground: The Swing States, we dive into the most contentious issues of the election in the key swing states. From the abortion debate to border security, we explore how these topics are influencing voter decisions in Arizona. Plus, the conflict between Israel and Hamas is impacting the Arab-American vote in Michigan. We hear directly from voters on how this issue is shaping their choices in November.

United Center begins transformation for DNC
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Fifty-five days remain until the United Center hosts the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November's election

Planned Parenthood is injecting $40 million into the November elections to support President Biden and key Democrats, centering their campaign on abortion rights and targeting critical battleground states.

Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke sentenced to prison
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Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to two years in prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 political corruption charges last December.

Donald Trump has picked his running mate and they will be at Thursday's debate

Donald Trump said he has made his vice presidential candidate decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate.

Protesters in Tel Aviv call for cease-fire, release of hostages in Gaza
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Thousands of protesters are marching through the streets of Tel Aviv. On Saturday, they made demands for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

A look at the RNC's security plans for Trump
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Downtown 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins said the city was preparing for former President Donald Trump to stay at his namesake hotel and tower in River North during the Republican National Convention, confirming previous reports.

Paris on Politics: Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a
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Fox 32 political correspondent Paris Schutz sits down with Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a in this episode of Paris on Politics.

Supreme Court makes significant gun ruling
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The United States Supreme Court on Friday issued a major ruling limiting gun rights for domestic abusers.

'We were ready' for Trump to stay in Chicago for RNC, alderman says
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Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins says the city was gearing up for Donald Trump to stay in Chicago during the Republican National Convention, but plans changed for a number of reasons.

Debate prep heats up for Biden, Trump
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The first presidential debate of the 2024 election is just a week away as President Joe Biden and Donald Trump's camps prepare for the faceoff.

Chicago DNC 2024: Content creators can apply for credentials

The 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) is opening a credential request process that would allow content creators to have access to key spaces across the United Center during the four-day convention. 

DNCC opens credential requests for content creators at 2024 convention
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The 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) is opening a credential request process that would allow content creators to have access to key spaces across the United Center during the four-day convention.

Chicago DNC getting 'window dressing treatment': former CPD chief detective

Chicago will soon be in the national spotlight when it hosts the Democratic National Convention in August, but primarily in the glitzed-up areas leaders want to be seen.