Highland Park families march in DC for gun control
Passions were running high on Capitol Hill Wednesday as hundreds of people, including many from the Chicago area, marched on Washington demanding a nationwide ban on assault weapons.
Passions were running high on Capitol Hill Wednesday as hundreds of people, including many from the Chicago area, marched on Washington demanding a nationwide ban on assault weapons.
Highland Park families march for gun control
Passions were running high on Capitol Hill Wednesday as hundreds of people marched on Washington to demand a nationwide ban on assault weapons.
Passions were running high on Capitol Hill Wednesday as hundreds of people marched on Washington to demand a nationwide ban on assault weapons.
Wisconsin doctor buys Illinois buildings to offer abortions
A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.
A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.
Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
Wisconsin doctor buys Illinois buildings to offer abortions in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.
A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and surgical abortions within six months at the other site.
How will the overturning of Roe v. Wade affect education in the U.S.?
Chalkbeat reporter Jessica Blake talks about how the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade could impact classrooms across the U.S.
Chalkbeat reporter Jessica Blake talks about how the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade could impact classrooms across the U.S.
Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program
President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton advocates for abortion rights in DC after Roe v. Wade overturned
"This is not about helping. This is only gonna harm and cause immeasurable suffering," Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said.
"This is not about helping. This is only gonna harm and cause immeasurable suffering," Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said.
Tuesday's Jan. 6 hearing focused on extremist groups
Committee members heard from former Trump administration officials who described a contentious back-and-forth in the White House in the weeks leading up to the chaotic events of the day.
Committee members heard from former Trump administration officials who described a contentious back-and-forth in the White House in the weeks leading up to the chaotic events of the day.
Lt. Gov. Stratton addresses reality of a post-Roe v. Wade America
More than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, Illinois? lieutenant governor was in D.C. advocating for re-productive rights.
More than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, Illinois? lieutenant governor was in D.C. advocating for re-productive rights.
What to expect from today's Jan. 6 hearings
Stephen Maynard Caliendo, political science professor at North Central College, breaks down what to expect from today's hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Stephen Maynard Caliendo, political science professor at North Central College, breaks down what to expect from today's hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Highland Park mayor, Gov. Pritzker call for federal assault weapons ban
“These are combat weapons. These are weapons of war. They should not be on the streets,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
“These are combat weapons. These are weapons of war. They should not be on the streets,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Highland Park mayor, Gov. Pritzker call for federal assault weapons ban
The mayor of Highland Park and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker were in Washington Monday to call for the reinstatement of the federal assault weapons ban.
The mayor of Highland Park and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker were in Washington Monday to call for the reinstatement of the federal assault weapons ban.
Illinois politicians at odds over gun raffle that includes AR-15 style rifle
Illinois Democrats said using guns to raise political money is at best tone-deaf, just days after seven people were shot and killed in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.
Illinois Democrats said using guns to raise political money is at best tone-deaf, just days after seven people were shot and killed in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.
'Sit down': Father of Parkland shooting victim interrupts Biden during gun safety law ceremony
A man whose son was killed in the school massacre at Parkland, Florida, interrupted President Joe Biden as he marked the enactment of a new gun safety law during a ceremony Monday at the White House.
A man whose son was killed in the school massacre at Parkland, Florida, interrupted President Joe Biden as he marked the enactment of a new gun safety law during a ceremony Monday at the White House.
'Sit down': Father of Parkland shooting victim interrupts Biden during gun safety law ceremony
A man whose son was killed in the school massacre at Parkland, Florida, interrupted President Joe Biden as he marked the enactment of a new gun safety law during a ceremony Monday at the White House.
A man whose son was killed in the school massacre at Parkland, Florida, interrupted President Joe Biden as he marked the enactment of a new gun safety law during a ceremony Monday at the White House.
Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
Biden celebration of new gun law clouded by latest shooting
The gun legislation passed after recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. Monday’s event also comes a week after a deadly shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4.
The gun legislation passed after recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. Monday’s event also comes a week after a deadly shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4.
Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
Chicago abortion protests: Pro-choice, pro-life demonstrators march downtown
There was passion and anger in downtown’s Federal Plaza Saturday, as one side of the street had pro-choice supporters and on the other side stood pro-life believers.
There was passion and anger in downtown’s Federal Plaza Saturday, as one side of the street had pro-choice supporters and on the other side stood pro-life believers.