Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC

A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again in 'rebound' case, doctor says

White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a letter that Biden "has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well."

Illinois lawmakers discuss solutions to gun violence — what to know

In the wake of the Highland Park shooting and the constant barrage of bullets in Chicago, two state Democrats are calling for a bipartisan solution.

Chicago police chief testifies at congressional hearing on gun violence

Senators heard testimony Tuesday on how gun violence is rocking police departments across the nation, and among the witnesses was a Chicago police chief.

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.

Illinois congresswoman arrested for blocking traffic during abortion rights protest
video

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.

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.

Highland Park families march for gun control
video

Passions were running high on Capitol Hill Wednesday as hundreds of people marched on Washington to demand a nationwide ban on assault weapons.

Lt. Gov. Stratton addresses reality of a post-Roe v. Wade America
video

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.

'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.

Highland Park families to march in Washington, D.C. for change
video

Friends and family members of victims in the Highland Park parade shooting are preparing to take on the nation?s capital to demand a ban on assault weapons.