More migrants arrive in Chicago, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot says they'll be welcomed

More migrants arrive in Chicago, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot says they'll be welcomed

"My frustration comes from the actions of the governor of Texas. There could be a level of coordination and cooperation but he chooses to do none of those things. Instead, he chooses to send human beings across the country to an uncertain destination," Lightfoot said on Sunday. “That's unacceptable.”

"My frustration comes from the actions of the governor of Texas. There could be a level of coordination and cooperation but he chooses to do none of those things. Instead, he chooses to send human beings across the country to an uncertain destination," Lightfoot said on Sunday. “That's unacceptable.”

Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza tests positive for COVID-19

Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza tests positive for COVID-19

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Sunday she's tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Sunday she's tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

Biden warns 'equality and democracy are under assault,' urges people to vote

Biden warns 'equality and democracy are under assault,' urges people to vote

Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.

Holding little back, President Joe Biden is sounding an alarm about what he views as extremist threats to the nation’s democracy from what he views as the evil force of Trumpism.

These states are tapping historic surpluses for tax cuts and rebates

These states are tapping historic surpluses for tax cuts and rebates

States with extra money from tax revenue and federal pandemic aid are returning billions of tax dollars to people. So far, 31 states have established some type of tax cut or rebate in their areas.

States with extra money from tax revenue and federal pandemic aid are returning billions of tax dollars to people. So far, 31 states have established some type of tax cut or rebate in their areas.

'Fund the police': Biden outlines plan to address crime
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'Fund the police': Biden outlines plan to address crime

President Biden traveled to the swing state of Pennsylvania Tuesday, hoping to give Democrats a boost on an issue that's been deemed a political vulnerability for them: crime.

President Biden traveled to the swing state of Pennsylvania Tuesday, hoping to give Democrats a boost on an issue that's been deemed a political vulnerability for them: crime.

Lake View residents react after Ald. Tunney announces he will not seek re-election

Lake View residents react after Ald. Tunney announces he will not seek re-election

“Very nice guy, easy to get along with. Just last week, I was over there getting lunch on Belmont, and he was just walking by, picking up the litter and trash on the streets,” said Tony Brion, who works near Ald. Tunney's office. "He didn't care about any good publicity or anything, he was just doing it on his own because that's the kind of guy he is, really good guy. 

“Very nice guy, easy to get along with. Just last week, I was over there getting lunch on Belmont, and he was just walking by, picking up the litter and trash on the streets,” said Tony Brion, who works near Ald. Tunney's office. "He didn't care about any good publicity or anything, he was just doing it on his own because that's the kind of guy he is, really good guy. 

'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban

'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban

Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.

Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.

How to avoid student loan forgiveness scams
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How to avoid student loan forgiveness scams

Following the release of the president's student loan forgiveness plan, scammers are increasingly preying on borrowers eager for debt relief. The Better Business Bureau says there are some red flags to look out for.

Following the release of the president's student loan forgiveness plan, scammers are increasingly preying on borrowers eager for debt relief. The Better Business Bureau says there are some red flags to look out for.