Common, Chance the Rapper urge Illinois lawmakers to restore parole system
Two Chicago musical icons are urging Illinois lawmakers to restore the state's parole system.
Two Chicago musical icons are urging Illinois lawmakers to restore the state's parole system.
Confirmation hearing begins for Rahm Emanuel
On Wednesday, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testified at a Senate hearing on whether he should be confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to Japan.
On Wednesday, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testified at a Senate hearing on whether he should be confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to Japan.
Illinois Democrats face criticism, not just from GOP, on new maps
Illinois Democrats are getting pushback on new congressional district boundaries they proposed last week, and not just from Republicans who stand to lose U.S. House seats under the plan.
Illinois Democrats are getting pushback on new congressional district boundaries they proposed last week, and not just from Republicans who stand to lose U.S. House seats under the plan.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testifies at confirmation hearing for Japanese ambassador post
“For my mother and father, America was a place of possibility. In his wallet, my father carried a photo of the boat that carried him to the United States,” Rahm Emanuel said. “I wish he were here today. While my mother is proud, he would be shocked and amazed that I was sitting here.”
“For my mother and father, America was a place of possibility. In his wallet, my father carried a photo of the boat that carried him to the United States,” Rahm Emanuel said. “I wish he were here today. While my mother is proud, he would be shocked and amazed that I was sitting here.”
Rahm Emanuel to face questions about Laquan McDonald during ambassador confirmation hearing Wednesday
Some members of the House, along with some activists, say Chicago's handling of Laquan McDonald's death should disqualify Emanuel from the post.
Some members of the House, along with some activists, say Chicago's handling of Laquan McDonald's death should disqualify Emanuel from the post.
'A man of overwhelming decency': US leaders pay tribute to Colin Powell
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
President Joe Biden and many others paid tribute to Colin Powell who died Monday at the age of 84.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
Repeal of Illinois abortion notification buoyed by Texas legislation
Alarmed and at the same time energized by a Texas law that bans most abortions, abortion-rights advocates in the General Assembly are targeting what people on both sides of the contentious issue consider the last restriction on access to abortion in Illinois.
Alarmed and at the same time energized by a Texas law that bans most abortions, abortion-rights advocates in the General Assembly are targeting what people on both sides of the contentious issue consider the last restriction on access to abortion in Illinois.
Former President Bill Clinton likely to be released from hospital Sunday
Former President Bill Clinton is progressing well in his treatment for a non-COVID infection and will likely be released from UC Irvine Medical Center on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
Former President Bill Clinton is progressing well in his treatment for a non-COVID infection and will likely be released from UC Irvine Medical Center on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night in hospital for non-COVID-related infection
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
Federal lawmakers in Chicago hold hearing on mail delivery woes
The Chicago area has been plagued by Post Office problems regarding late mail, missing mail or no mail at all.
The Chicago area has been plagued by Post Office problems regarding late mail, missing mail or no mail at all.
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Congressional hearing over Chicago mail problems
Ongoing complaints about mail delivery have led to serious pressure on the Postal Service.
Ongoing complaints about mail delivery have led to serious pressure on the Postal Service.
Illinois Democrats look to increase edge with new House maps
Illinois Democrats are poised to approve new congressional district maps that would give Democratic candidates an advantage in elections over the next decade as their party fights to keep control of the U.S. House in 2022.
Illinois Democrats are poised to approve new congressional district maps that would give Democratic candidates an advantage in elections over the next decade as their party fights to keep control of the U.S. House in 2022.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
Some Dolton trustees concerned about Dorothy Brown hired as village administrator
Trustees are worried about a former Cook County official with ties to a federal corruption case, who is now a village administrator.
Trustees are worried about a former Cook County official with ties to a federal corruption case, who is now a village administrator.
Biden expanding California port hours to help with supply chain
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said two big ports in southern California would now work around the clock, as experts fear a big backlog of cargo ships means Christmas shoppers may be disappointed.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said two big ports in southern California would now work around the clock, as experts fear a big backlog of cargo ships means Christmas shoppers may be disappointed.
US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.