Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
Illinois Democrats vow sweeping gun control measures: 'Everything has to be on the table'
Illinois Democrats are working behind-the-scenes to drum up support to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines in wake of the Highland Park shooting.
Illinois Democrats are working behind-the-scenes to drum up support to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines in wake of the Highland Park shooting.
Lisa Holder-White makes Illinois history as first Black female justice on state Supreme Court
"As women and people of color, we need not limit our dreams or settle for less because when we prepare ourselves, doors will open,” said Justice Lisa Holder-White.
"As women and people of color, we need not limit our dreams or settle for less because when we prepare ourselves, doors will open,” said Justice Lisa Holder-White.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients including Simone Biles, John McCain
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 76th wedding anniversary
Seventy-six years ago today, Jimmy Carter married Rosalynn Carter in a small chapel in Plains, Georgia. Little did that couple know that their marriage would be the longest in presidential history.
Seventy-six years ago today, Jimmy Carter married Rosalynn Carter in a small chapel in Plains, Georgia. Little did that couple know that their marriage would be the longest in presidential history.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces resignation
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday saying it was 'clearly the will' of the Conservative Party that there should be a new leader.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday saying it was 'clearly the will' of the Conservative Party that there should be a new leader.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says let’s ‘move on’ after Highland Park parade shooting
Illinois GOP Sen. Darren Bailey made the comment in a Facebook live less than two hours after six people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
Illinois GOP Sen. Darren Bailey made the comment in a Facebook live less than two hours after six people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
Google says it will delete location history data of users visiting abortion clinics
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
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New Indiana law no longer requires a permit to carry handgun
A permit is no longer required to carry a handgun outside of your home or business in the Hoosier state.
A permit is no longer required to carry a handgun outside of your home or business in the Hoosier state.
Indiana state handgun permit requirement ends
A permit is no longer required to carry a handgun outside of your home or business in the Hoosier state.
A permit is no longer required to carry a handgun outside of your home or business in the Hoosier state.
Fertility doctor voices concern for IVF patients after overturning of Roe v. Wade
Dr. Kara Goldman from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about how in vitro fertilization patients could be impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Dr. Kara Goldman from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about how in vitro fertilization patients could be impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Lightfoot refuses to apologize for saying 'F— Clarence Thomas'
Not only is Mayor Lori Lightfoot refusing to apologize for her obscene reference to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, she’s using her vulgar remark to raise money and arguing that Thomas is such a “disgrace” to the nation’s highest court that he should resign.
Not only is Mayor Lori Lightfoot refusing to apologize for her obscene reference to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, she’s using her vulgar remark to raise money and arguing that Thomas is such a “disgrace” to the nation’s highest court that he should resign.
Howard Stern chooses Bradley Cooper as his potential presidential running mate
Stern announced he was running for president on his SiriusXM show
Stern announced he was running for president on his SiriusXM show
Calls grow in Illinois to help kids manage their mental health
Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.
Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.
Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
Illinois suspends grocery tax, delays gas tax increase July 1; property tax relief — what to know
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months. Here's what you need to know:
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months. Here's what you need to know: