Former White House aides to testify at Jan. 6 hearing
Former President Donald Trump will be under the microscope Thursday night as the Jan. 6 committee discusses what he did and didn't do during the 187 minutes when the Capitol was breached.
Illinois lawmakers make case for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky talks about being arrested at abortions right protest
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) was among several members of Congress arrested outside the Supreme Court during an abortion rights protest.
Cassidy Hutchinson raises eyebrows during surprise testimony on Jan. 6 insurrection
Ron Safer from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP shares his thoughts on the impact of Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony in front of the Jan. 6 committee.
What to expect from today's Jan. 6 Capitol Riot hearing
Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo from North Central College breaks down what he expects to see Monday as the second congressional hearing examining Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack begins.
Dozens of veterans board the 100th voyage of Honor Flight Chicago
Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.
Honor Flight Chicago prepares for its 100th flight to D.C. honoring veterans
Mary Pettinato and WWII veteran Irv Abramson talks about the opportunities and experiences that Honor Flight Chicago has provided for veterans for nearly 100 flights
Brother of murdered Chicago teen travels to D.C. to call on officials to act on gun violence
Tre Bosley talks about why he traveled to Washington D.C. to call on lawmakers to take action to stop gun violence plaguing Chicagoans.
Groundbreaking for the National Medal of Honor Museum to take place this week
Captain Chris Cassidy, president and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, talks about breaking ground on an amazing new museum commemorating American heroes in Washington D.C.
Silver Spring explosion: 10 transported in apartment building blast, several unaccounted for
UPDATE: During an afternoon press conference, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein said there are several tenants "unaccounted for." Officials do not have an exact number of how many people are missing. The search will continue through the night.
Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection
January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
Rep. Marie Newman reflects on Capitol riot, lessons learned from insurrection
Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) shares her thoughts on President Joe Biden's remarks on the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Capitol and what her experience was like on that fateful day.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has COVID, says he's vaccinated and symptoms are mild
“The vaccines work and will remain a military medical requirement for our workforce," Austin said.
Lake Forest brothers plead guilty in Capitol riot
Two North Shore brothers who entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection each pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor charges connected with the breach.
Historic all-female veteran flight takes off from Midway for a trip to Washington D.C.
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Cook County clerk welcomes honor flight home
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.
Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody
The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.
Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument
The Washington Monument will remain shut down on Tuesday in order to repair damage caused by a lightning strike over the weekend.
Machete wielding juvenile who allegedly hurled anti-gay slurs in DC arrested
Police are offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Search for 2-month-old baby Kyon Jones at landfill concluded, DC police chief says
D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee III says officers will finish searching a landfill on Thursday for a 2-month-old baby who disappeared last week.