Trump says U.S. will control Venezuela’s oil as seizures escalate
The president of the Illinois Venezuelan Alliance weighs in on U.S. control of Venezuela’s oil, recent tanker seizures, and what comes next for the Venezuelan people.
The president of the Illinois Venezuelan Alliance weighs in on U.S. control of Venezuela’s oil, recent tanker seizures, and what comes next for the Venezuelan people.
Civil trial against Boeing starts Monday
The civil trial against Boeing is set to begin here in Chicago Monday. You may remember, Boeing took a plea deal in 2024 to avoid a criminal trial.
The civil trial against Boeing is set to begin here in Chicago Monday. You may remember, Boeing took a plea deal in 2024 to avoid a criminal trial.
Mayor speaks on Minneapolis shooting
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also speaking out about the Minneapolis shooting. Tonight on X, the mayor says the situation is similar to what people experienced in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also speaking out about the Minneapolis shooting. Tonight on X, the mayor says the situation is similar to what people experienced in Chicago.
Emergency vigil after ICE shooting
ICE agents in Minneapolis reportedly killed a 37-year-old woman during an operation. Now local leaders are speaking out about it.
ICE agents in Minneapolis reportedly killed a 37-year-old woman during an operation. Now local leaders are speaking out about it.
U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tankers as lawmakers press Trump administration for answers
U.S. forces seized two sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers this week as part of a broader crackdown on the country’s illegal oil exports, prompting new questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela and its vast oil reserves.
U.S. forces seized two sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers this week as part of a broader crackdown on the country’s illegal oil exports, prompting new questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela and its vast oil reserves.
Alaska Airlines pilot suing Boeing
The civil trial against Boeing is set to begin here in Chicago Monday.
The civil trial against Boeing is set to begin here in Chicago Monday.
CPS watchdog details sexual abuse, fraud schemes
The Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General released its 2025 report, which detailed all sorts of wrongdoing, including multiple fraud cases and a teacher who operated an Only Fans page.
The Chicago Public Schools Office of Inspector General released its 2025 report, which detailed all sorts of wrongdoing, including multiple fraud cases and a teacher who operated an Only Fans page.
Trump pushes healthcare fix as flu cases surge to record levels
President Trump is pushing for a fix to the nation's healthcare insurance system as the nation faces a historic surge of flu cases.
President Trump is pushing for a fix to the nation's healthcare insurance system as the nation faces a historic surge of flu cases.
Chicago City Council panel OKs revised curfew proposal with longer notice window
A revised curfew plan aimed at curbing teen group violence was advanced during the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Public Safety on Wednesday.
A revised curfew plan aimed at curbing teen group violence was advanced during the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Public Safety on Wednesday.
Peace deal talks drag on between Ukraine, Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Cyprus for more meetings regarding a peace deal with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Cyprus for more meetings regarding a peace deal with Russia.
Congress tries to get answers on future of Venezuela
While Venezuela's former leader, Nicolas Maduro, sits in a New York jail, members of Congress are trying to get a sense of what comes next.
While Venezuela's former leader, Nicolas Maduro, sits in a New York jail, members of Congress are trying to get a sense of what comes next.
Key Chicago police oversight body seeks applicants
A key body overseeing police accountability in Chicago is looking for applicants to fill three vacancies.
A key body overseeing police accountability in Chicago is looking for applicants to fill three vacancies.
Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84
Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.
Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.
More violent CTA incidents prompts alder to call for action
After two more violent incidents on the CTA system, an alderman is calling for the city to do more with the feds to improve safety.
After two more violent incidents on the CTA system, an alderman is calling for the city to do more with the feds to improve safety.
After Chicago teacher goes missing, her husband pleads for help
The search continues for a 53-year-old Chicago Public Schools teacher who went missing a few days ago.
The search continues for a 53-year-old Chicago Public Schools teacher who went missing a few days ago.
Trump: US to get 30-50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
President Donald Trump says the money would be controlled by him but it would be used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.
President Donald Trump says the money would be controlled by him but it would be used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz defends record amid fraud probe
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced this week that he will not seek re-election as the investigation into fraud schemes continues.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced this week that he will not seek re-election as the investigation into fraud schemes continues.
Illinois senator slams Trump's actions in Venezuela
There are still questions over who is in charge in Venezuela. Meanwhile, Democrats like Sen. Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, are criticizing the Trump administration's action in the South American country.
There are still questions over who is in charge in Venezuela. Meanwhile, Democrats like Sen. Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, are criticizing the Trump administration's action in the South American country.
Rep. Mike Quigley says he'll run for Chicago mayor in 2027
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley announced on Tuesday that he will run for mayor of the City of Chicago in 2027.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley announced on Tuesday that he will run for mayor of the City of Chicago in 2027.