Fallout builds after Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
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Congress wants answers from the top man at the Pentagon. Today we're learning Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was admitted to the hospital days before the White House was alerted.

Battle over Chicago's real estate transfer tax heats up

Supporters of a Chicago ballot initiative to prevent homelessness knocked on doors in the city's 50th Ward on Sunday.

Battle over Chicago's real estate transfer tax heats up
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Supporters of a Chicago ballot initiative to prevent homelessness knocked on doors in the city's 50th Ward on Sunday.

Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels

Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.

White House officials address migrant influx in Chicago
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The White House admits the number of border crossings is historic and says they need Congress to sign off on more funding to help places like Chicago.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized due to complications after minor procedure

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said Friday. 

Supreme Court to decide whether Trump can be taken off 2024 ballot
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The Supreme Court will decide if former President Donald Trump can be kept off of the 2024 presidential ballot. Trump's status is being challenged in more than a dozen states, including Illinois.

Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

The president called Jan. 6 a moment when "we nearly lost America — lost it all." He said the presidential race — a likely rematch with Donald Trump, who is the GOP frontrunner — is “all about" whether American democracy will survive.

CAIR-Chicago calls for solutions in humanitarian crisis
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The local Palestinian community is calling on leaders to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, is asking for officials to intervene in the conflict to get much-needed aid to the area. Activists say time is of the essence.