Capitol Hill fight club
Lawmakers inside, talking it out, sometimes getting loud. Alexandria Hoff’s got the details on all that.
Lawmakers inside, talking it out, sometimes getting loud. Alexandria Hoff’s got the details on all that.
Nearly two weeks since disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
So it's been about two weeks since Savannah Guthrie-- yeah from the Today show's mom... Nancy disappeared.
So it's been about two weeks since Savannah Guthrie-- yeah from the Today show's mom... Nancy disappeared.
ASPIRA charter schools at risk of closing
Here's something else people are talking about tonight. A group of charter schools in Chicago could shut down before school's out. It's ASPIRA. Two high schools, plus an alternative one. Bret Buganski explains what's going on.
Here's something else people are talking about tonight. A group of charter schools in Chicago could shut down before school's out. It's ASPIRA. Two high schools, plus an alternative one. Bret Buganski explains what's going on.
Second Aurora student walkout draws hundreds
Aurora had another student walkout today. Hundreds left class. Just a few days back, there was a bigger protest. That one got chaotic, and police arrested some people. Leslie Moreno's right here.
Aurora had another student walkout today. Hundreds left class. Just a few days back, there was a bigger protest. That one got chaotic, and police arrested some people. Leslie Moreno's right here.
Minnesota church protest defendants in court
Five people charged in connection to a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota are pleading not guilty tonight. One of those people--former CNN anchor Don Lemon. Olivianna Calmes was in court today--- she's live in Minneapolis.
Five people charged in connection to a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota are pleading not guilty tonight. One of those people--former CNN anchor Don Lemon. Olivianna Calmes was in court today--- she's live in Minneapolis.
Monument to the Great Northern Migration | Monument Moment
As we celebrate Black History Month. We're learning about a special tribute in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The monument to the great northern migration honors the millions of African Americans who fled the Jim Crow south for better lives. Dane Placko has more in today's Monument Moment.
As we celebrate Black History Month. We're learning about a special tribute in the Bronzeville neighborhood. The monument to the great northern migration honors the millions of African Americans who fled the Jim Crow south for better lives. Dane Placko has more in today's Monument Moment.
Court hearing on exoneration survivors seek to clear names
Two men who spent years in prison were back in court today in Chicago. Both saying they were wrongfully convicted after police torture. They’re trying to clear their names. One is Kevin Jackson. The other is Lester Owens.
Two men who spent years in prison were back in court today in Chicago. Both saying they were wrongfully convicted after police torture. They’re trying to clear their names. One is Kevin Jackson. The other is Lester Owens.
ASPIRA charter schools at risk of closing
We're talking about ASPIRA, which runs two high school and an alternative school. Bret Buganski is live in Avondale.
We're talking about ASPIRA, which runs two high school and an alternative school. Bret Buganski is live in Avondale.
Mayor Johnson vetoes hemp ban
Mayor Johnson vetoes the controversial hemp ban. Supporters of the proposal want to regulate the growing industry. But business owners warned it would force them to close.
Mayor Johnson vetoes the controversial hemp ban. Supporters of the proposal want to regulate the growing industry. But business owners warned it would force them to close.
Rise of colorectal cancer in people under 50
Health experts are sounding the alarm of younger Americans getting colon cancer, following the death of actor James Van Der Beek. He was only 48 years-old.
Health experts are sounding the alarm of younger Americans getting colon cancer, following the death of actor James Van Der Beek. He was only 48 years-old.
Don Lemon pleads not guilty
Don Lemon, the journalist who used to anchor at CNN, says he did nothing wrong. Today in federal court, he pleaded not guilty. This is all about his coverage of protests over immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
Don Lemon, the journalist who used to anchor at CNN, says he did nothing wrong. Today in federal court, he pleaded not guilty. This is all about his coverage of protests over immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
Student walkouts draw hundreds
Earlier this week, a walkout there turned chaotic and led to arrests. Leslie Moreno is live at Federal Plaza where students are also gathering there.
Earlier this week, a walkout there turned chaotic and led to arrests. Leslie Moreno is live at Federal Plaza where students are also gathering there.
Nancy Guthrie investigation issues
We're approaching two weeks since Nancy Guthrie disappeared in Arizona. And the Pima County Sheriff is pushing back — against claims his office blocked federal involvement in the investigation. He's also defending his department's work. And the FBI just doubled the reward for tips that could help find Guthrie. Sarah Alegre is live in Tucson, Arizona.
We're approaching two weeks since Nancy Guthrie disappeared in Arizona. And the Pima County Sheriff is pushing back — against claims his office blocked federal involvement in the investigation. He's also defending his department's work. And the FBI just doubled the reward for tips that could help find Guthrie. Sarah Alegre is live in Tucson, Arizona.
Lake View High School students protest ICE, Trump
Students say dozens walked out this afternoon to protest Ice and the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Students say dozens walked out this afternoon to protest Ice and the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Tour boat crew pulls man from Chicago River after bridge fall, video shows
A man who fell from a downtown Chicago bridge into the Chicago River was rescued by a tour boat Friday afternoon, authorities said. (Video credit: Wendella Boat Tour company)
A man who fell from a downtown Chicago bridge into the Chicago River was rescued by a tour boat Friday afternoon, authorities said. (Video credit: Wendella Boat Tour company)
Town hall on hemp ban ordinance
Chicago's hemp industry is trying to stop the city from banning their products. The City Council already passed a ban. Businesses are appealing to a higher authority. Joanie Lum is live in the South Loop.
Chicago's hemp industry is trying to stop the city from banning their products. The City Council already passed a ban. Businesses are appealing to a higher authority. Joanie Lum is live in the South Loop.
Public hearing on data center
Data centers have become a controversial topic. There's a temporary pause on building more of them in Aurora and there are two lawsuits against building them in Hobart Indiana. Bret Buganski shows you why some want more protections for the consumer.
Data centers have become a controversial topic. There's a temporary pause on building more of them in Aurora and there are two lawsuits against building them in Hobart Indiana. Bret Buganski shows you why some want more protections for the consumer.
Calls for answers in 8-year-old's death in Round Lake Beach
The Cook County Public Guardian's Office is criticizing DCFS in the case of 8-year-old Markell Pierce.
The Cook County Public Guardian's Office is criticizing DCFS in the case of 8-year-old Markell Pierce.
Robbery caught on camera in Fulton Market
New video shows a robbery in broad daylight in the Fulton Market neighborhood earlier today.
New video shows a robbery in broad daylight in the Fulton Market neighborhood earlier today.
Chicago Black Restaurant Week in full swing
Time to eat. Chicago Black Restaurant Week is here. And this year is special with treats all over the city during this Black History Month.
Time to eat. Chicago Black Restaurant Week is here. And this year is special with treats all over the city during this Black History Month.