A list of every known Illinois resident charged in the U.S. Capitol breach
In Illinois, at least 30 residents face charges for their role in the U.S. Capitol breach. They come from all around the state and include a onetime CEO, a Chicago police officer and an alleged member of the Proud Boys.
Schakowsky among 16 members of Congress arrested during abortion protest near Supreme Court
Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Chicago Yelp office among 3 locations closing in favor of remote workforce
Yelp is closing three of its U.S. offices after finding most of its employees prefer to work remotely.
Evidence gathered by Jan. 6 panel enough to indict Trump, committee says
Members of the panel investigating Jan. 6 say they have enough evidence to show how former President Donald Trump intensified an extraordinary scheme to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
NY college student missing more than a month after taking bus to Washington, DC for art gig
A college student from New York City rode a bus to Washington, D.C. on May 1 and, aside from a mysterious phone call for help, hasn't been heard from since.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
Non-scalable fence erected around Supreme Court as abortion rights protests continue
A tall security fence was erected around the Supreme Court Building Wednesday evening into Thursday morning following concerns about protesters and demonstrations.
Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
Man dies after attempting to set himself on fire at Supreme Court
A man tried to set himself on fire on the steps of the Supreme Court, according to FOX News congressional correspondent Chad Pergram.
Chief Contee: Graphic video helped police locate suspected DC shooter
A graphic video shared on social media appears to capture the moment shots were fired in the direction of a Northwest school Friday afternoon.
White House Easter Egg Roll returns under rainy skies after 2 year COVID-19 related hiatus
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Honor Flight Chicago flies veterans to see D.C. memorials, marking 100th trip
The 100th Honor Flight Chicago took off from Midway Airport carrying more than 100 war veterans who are being treated like VIPs all day in Washington D.C.