Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes for Ohio train derailment
Norfolk Southern?s CEO apologized Thursday on Capitol Hill for the toxic spill in Ohio last month.
Norfolk Southern?s CEO apologized Thursday on Capitol Hill for the toxic spill in Ohio last month.
New endorsements announced for Chicago mayoral election
As the Illinois Nurses Association announced its endorsement for the Chicago mayoral runoff this week, the city's leading business group may announce its endorsement for mayor in the next few days.
As the Illinois Nurses Association announced its endorsement for the Chicago mayoral runoff this week, the city's leading business group may announce its endorsement for mayor in the next few days.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for fight against cancer
President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
Illinois assault weapons ban on fast track to state Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court agreed this week to give accelerated consideration to issues that have been raised in state court.
The Illinois Supreme Court agreed this week to give accelerated consideration to issues that have been raised in state court.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas, Johnson blast each other in first runoff forum
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Vallas, Johnson blast each other in first Chicago mayoral runoff forum
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Paul Vallas was questioned whether he's a Republican or Democrat. Brandon Johnson was asked about his "defund the police" stance.
Judge blocks 'Chicago machine' expert from testifying in trial of 4 accused of Madigan bribes
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
US lawmakers dive deep into exact origins of Covid-19
It is the million-dollar question that remains a mystery three years later and Congress wants answers.
It is the million-dollar question that remains a mystery three years later and Congress wants answers.
Bid to block Illinois' new assault weapons ban now before federal appeals court
The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
The 7th Circuit now has the opportunity to block the measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Jan. 10 — which immediately banned the sale of military-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent reintroduced in Senate
After failing to advance in the U.S. House of Representatives last year, a bill has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States.
After failing to advance in the U.S. House of Representatives last year, a bill has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States.
Proposed Illinois law lets child social media influencers keep the money
Parents are worried about protecting their children from the dangers of social media. But now, two Illinois lawmakers want to protect children on social media from their parents.
Parents are worried about protecting their children from the dangers of social media. But now, two Illinois lawmakers want to protect children on social media from their parents.
UIC students plan to protest far-right speakers Thursday
University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.
University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.
UIC students plan to protest far-right speakers Thursday
University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.
University of Illinois Chicago students are planning to protest an event featuring far-right media personalities Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens.
Illinois Senate bill aims to standardize Chicago firefighter promotion process
An Illinois Senate bill could help Chicago firefighters get promotions more easily and frequently by standardizing the process.
An Illinois Senate bill could help Chicago firefighters get promotions more easily and frequently by standardizing the process.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson receive key endorsements ahead of Chicago mayoral runoff
Support for Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the final two Chicago mayoral candidates, is growing.
Support for Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the final two Chicago mayoral candidates, is growing.
Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson receive key endorsements ahead of Chicago mayoral runoff
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the two final candidates to become the next mayor of Chicago, landed key endorsements Wednesday.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the two final candidates to become the next mayor of Chicago, landed key endorsements Wednesday.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas hits airwaves with new ad, Johnson bags fresh endorsement
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is airing his first run-off election television spot featuring former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White while Brandon Johnson was endorsed Tuesday morning by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is airing his first run-off election television spot featuring former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White while Brandon Johnson was endorsed Tuesday morning by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Powell signals increased rate hikes if economy stays strong
The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy and persistently high inflation, Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel Tuesday.
The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy and persistently high inflation, Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel Tuesday.