Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims

Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.

Chicago alderman calls on fellow Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to resign
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Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) announced Monday he is stepping down from his role as City Council floor leader and zoning committee chair after he allegedly grabbed an alderwoman during last week's meeting over Chicago's sanctuary status.

Democrats split on whether to back Israel or Palestine as war in Middle East escalates

Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri called Israel’s invasion of Gaza an “ethnic cleansing campaign,” and was among 10 House members who did not back a resolution supporting the nation.

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Illinois' prohibition on high-power semiautomatic weapons, refusing to put a hold on the law adopted in response to the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. 

Eric Trump finishes fraud trial testimony
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Eric Trump finished up his testimony Friday, while the former president and his daughter are scheduled to testify next week.

241 hostages believed to be held by Hamas
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Political Science Professor William Muck discusses the status of the Israel-Hamas War.

Meeting on Chicago's sanctuary status gets heated
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The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.

Chicago mayor asks Biden for $5B in federal funding for migrant crisis

Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.

Chicago mayor asks Biden for $5B in federal funding for migrant crisis
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Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.

Migrants in Chicago: Council delays vote on sanctuary city referendum
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The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.