Blinken testifies about Afghanistan withdrawl
Republicans are calling the Afghanistan withdrawl as one of the biggest failures of the Biden administration.
U.N. urges calm after Syrian rebels take over country, topple Assad regime
What happens now in Syria after the demise of Bashar al-Assad? The United Nations is urging calm as the country navigates new beginnings.
Chicago City Council prepares to vote on 2025 budget, smaller property tax hike
The Chicago City Council's Finance and Budget committees were meeting this week to comb through Mayor Brandon Johnson's latest budget proposal to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap.
Illinois lawmaker details lingering questions after Syrian rebels topple Assad
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) discusses what comes next after rebel groups toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine as everyone braces for Trump
President Joe Biden is providing billions of dollars to boost Ukraine’s military forces before he leaves office in several weeks.
Chicago's Syrian community celebrates end of Assad regime
The question now is what role should the U.S. play in all of this.
Video shows moments garbage truck explodes in Arlington Heights
New video was released Monday showing a garbage truck exploding in a Chicago suburb
Syrians celebrate fall of Assad Regime
Abdul Ghany Hamadeh with the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago talks the impact of Assad's rule on Syria.
Rebel forces overthrow Syrian government
The fight to replace a toppled dictator in Syria is on as the U.S. military wages airstrikes and President Joe Biden calls Middle East leaders.
Daniel Penny not guilty in subway chokehold death
A Marine veteran who used a chokehold on a New York subway ride is acquitted.
Gang member arrested in Cicero officer shooting
Officials say a known Chicago street gang member has been arrested and facing two counts of attempted murder of a police officer.
Chicago budget talks entering a new phase
The deadline to close Chicago's nearly billion dollar budget gap is approaching and public health advocates believe they have a solution.
Ex-FBI agent explains indifference towards Brian Thompson’s death
Former FBI agent Ross Rice tells us why people seem unfazed by United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's death.
New York City officials announce suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a news conference on Monday that authorities had detained a "strong person of interest" in the shooting of Brian Thompson.
Syrians celebrate after rebels topple Bashar al-Assad regime
The stunning collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has sent shock waves throughout the region and beyond, marking a dramatic turning point after nearly 14 years of civil war.
2024 closes out as world’s warmest year ever
The world is closing out its warmest year on record, and if the phrase sounds like a broken record, it is because the record was set just last year.
Jury finds Daniel Penny not guilty in New York City subway chokehold death
Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran who used a deadly chokehold on homeless man Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year, was found not guilty in a verdict delivered after days of jury deliberations and courtroom back-and-forth.
Should Sasaki join Cubs? Ex-Chicago mayor and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic
Sasaki will be moving from Japan next season to join an MLB team, the most sought-after pitcher in this season's free agency.
Why Syrian rebel groups were finally able to topple Assad regime, professor explains
The people of Syria are celebrating after rebel groups toppled President Bashar al-Assad. North Central College professor of political science William Muck discusses the latest developments.
Syria's Assad flees to Moscow after rebels end his regime
Russian state media report that Syria’s President Bashar Assad and his family have fled to Moscow and are being given asylum there.