Johnson, Pritzker attend anti-violence convention after deadly North Side shooting
Following a deadly shooting outside a high school on Chicago's North Side, community groups are looking for solutions.
Following a deadly shooting outside a high school on Chicago's North Side, community groups are looking for solutions.
Defense Secretary returns to work after being treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin took some heat last month for not telling the president he was being treated for prostate cancer. Now, he's back at work and focused on the Middle East but is addressing his secret hospitalization for the first time. Rebekah Castor reports.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin took some heat last month for not telling the president he was being treated for prostate cancer. Now, he's back at work and focused on the Middle East but is addressing his secret hospitalization for the first time. Rebekah Castor reports.
Attorney General Raoul announces settlement with opioid manufacturer
A big settlement with a multi-national marketing firm. Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a $350 million nationwide settlement with ad agency, "Publicis Health" on Thursday. This is over investigations into the firm's role in the opioid epidemic.
A big settlement with a multi-national marketing firm. Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a $350 million nationwide settlement with ad agency, "Publicis Health" on Thursday. This is over investigations into the firm's role in the opioid epidemic.
New ceasefire deal being considered in Israel-Hamas war
A new ceasefire deal is on the table, but it's still not clear if Israel and Hamas will agree to it. Trey Yingst has more from Tel Aviv.
A new ceasefire deal is on the table, but it's still not clear if Israel and Hamas will agree to it. Trey Yingst has more from Tel Aviv.
Congress advances bill offering tax breaks for families, businesses
A bill providing tax breaks for families and businesses is moving through Congress.
A bill providing tax breaks for families and businesses is moving through Congress.
Israel accused of ignoring UN court mandate
President Biden will be issuing an executive order targeting Israeli settlers involved in West Bank Violence.
President Biden will be issuing an executive order targeting Israeli settlers involved in West Bank Violence.
US Secretary of Defense apologizes for absence
This was his first solo address since returning to work after not disclosing to the White House that he was in the hospital.
This was his first solo address since returning to work after not disclosing to the White House that he was in the hospital.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
Rose and Rob Bronstein traveled from Chicago to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to represent their 15-year-old son, Nate. They sat next to hundreds of others who have lost loved ones and blame the involvement of social media.
Rose and Rob Bronstein traveled from Chicago to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to represent their 15-year-old son, Nate. They sat next to hundreds of others who have lost loved ones and blame the involvement of social media.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two�Chicago�parents, of bullied victims.
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two�Chicago�parents, of bullied victims.
Parents who lost son to cyberbullying confront social media CEOS during child safety hearing
Leaders of big tech companies were grilled by Senate leaders over child safety online. Attending were CEOs in charge of Meta, X and TikTok, to name a few. But also present were parents of children who lost a child to social media harm. Among those parents were Rose and Rob Bronstein, who lost their son Nate to suicide. They joined us live to talk about their story.
Leaders of big tech companies were grilled by Senate leaders over child safety online. Attending were CEOs in charge of Meta, X and TikTok, to name a few. But also present were parents of children who lost a child to social media harm. Among those parents were Rose and Rob Bronstein, who lost their son Nate to suicide. They joined us live to talk about their story.
Lawmakers unveil proposals to bring down cost of higher education
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have some very unusual proposals to bring down the cost of higher education and there's very little bipartisan agreement. Jared Halpern has more from the White House.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have some very unusual proposals to bring down the cost of higher education and there's very little bipartisan agreement. Jared Halpern has more from the White House.
Zuckerberg apologizes as Senate grills tech leaders over kids' online safety
Tech leaders were taking tough questions from the Senate on Wednesday.
Tech leaders were taking tough questions from the Senate on Wednesday.
Trump speaks at annual Teamsters meeting in Washington, D.C.
In an effort to boost his support among organized labor, former President Trump is meeting with Teamsters leadership.
In an effort to boost his support among organized labor, former President Trump is meeting with Teamsters leadership.
Illinois voters trying to boot Trump from ballot file legal challenge after election board defeat
A group of voters trying to remove former President Donald Trump's name from Illinois' primary ballot over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has taken its fight to court after the state's election board unanimously rejected its effort.
A group of voters trying to remove former President Donald Trump's name from Illinois' primary ballot over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has taken its fight to court after the state's election board unanimously rejected its effort.
House files impeachment articles against Mayorkas
House Republicans approved two articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas blaming him for problems at the border. A date for a vote has not been set. He would be the first cabinet secretary in 150 years to face impeachment.
House Republicans approved two articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas blaming him for problems at the border. A date for a vote has not been set. He would be the first cabinet secretary in 150 years to face impeachment.
The 5 swing states to watch in 2024 election, and other potential upsets
Here’s a look at how much the votes swayed from Trump to Biden’s favor from 2016 to the 2020 election, and a look at some other potential voting upsets come November.
Here’s a look at how much the votes swayed from Trump to Biden’s favor from 2016 to the 2020 election, and a look at some other potential voting upsets come November.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Democratic National Convention seeks ambassadors to help boost Chicago economy
Chicago is hosting the Democratic National Convention this summer, and organizers want to ensure all 77 neighborhoods reap the economic benefits.
Chicago is hosting the Democratic National Convention this summer, and organizers want to ensure all 77 neighborhoods reap the economic benefits.
Democratic National Convention seeks ambassadors to help boost Chicago economy
Chicago is hosting the Democratic National Convention this summer, and organizers want to ensure all 77 neighborhoods reap the economic benefits.
Chicago is hosting the Democratic National Convention this summer, and organizers want to ensure all 77 neighborhoods reap the economic benefits.