Illinois assault weapons ban put on hold for some after judge's ruling

A downstate Illinois judge ruled Friday to pause the state's assault weapons ban, granting a temporary restraining order to some as the new law's legality is challenged.

Blinken, Durbin meet with Ukraine supporters in Chicago
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Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin calls Chicago's Ukrainian Village ground zero of support for Ukraine and its people. Durbin, along with U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken sat down Friday with leaders from the Ukrainian Diaspora in Chicago.

A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office
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Friday marked exactly two years into the Biden administration. The White House has been touting accomplishments they've made in that time. However, there's a cloud overhead as the president is facing an investigation and an undecided political future.

By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office

President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.

Exclusive: New poll shows Paul Vallas as frontrunner in Chicago mayoral race
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A new voter opinion survey by political consulting firm M3 finds Paul Vallas and Rep. Chuy Garcia leading the nine-candidate field for mayor of Chicago.

Chicago's mayoral candidates discuss affordable housing, taxes in latest debate

Chicago's mayoral candidates came together Thursday night for another debate, and most stuck to their platforms and spoke straight to the voters.

Chicago's mayoral candidates debate affordable housing, taxes
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Candidates were asked how they would handle attracting businesses to Chicago, affordable housing and improving mental health options for young people.

Surveillance video captures Chicago alderman candidate removing rival's signs: 'that's garbage'

One surveillance camera caught her departing, and another recorded her walking over to pull up a sign for 9th Ward City Council member Anthony Beale – the man she is trying to unseat.

Indiana Supreme Court weighing challenge to state abortion ban

Indiana became the first state to enact tighter abortion restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated federal protections by overturning Roe v. Wade in June.

Indiana's high court weighing challenge to state abortion ban
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Indiana became the first state to enact tighter abortion restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated federal protections by overturning Roe v. Wade in June.

Brandon Johnson accuses Chuy Garcia of ‘abandoning the progressive movement’

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia was accused Thursday of "abandoning the progressive movement" by "copying and pasting" Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to deliver Chicago from violent crime.

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US

The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

U.S. set to hit debt ceiling today, posing economic uncertainty
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what needs to happen for the country to avoid economic turmoil as we rapidly approach the nation's debt limit.

Judge to rule on Illinois assault weapons ban this week

An emergency hearing was held in Effingham County Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order on legislation that effectively bans assault weapons in Illinois.

Judge to rule on Illinois assault weapons ban this week
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An emergency hearing was held in Effingham County Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order on legislation that effectively bans assault weapons in Illinois.