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Pope Leo affirms support for banning death penalty, marks 15 years since Illinois ban
Pope Leo XIV emphasized his support for banning the death penalty in a video sent Friday to DePaul University students.“…
Exclusive Interview: House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch on future of megaproject bill, millionaire's tax
The Illinois House approved a long awaited megaprojects bill on Wednesday, in hopes of stopping the Chicago Bears from m…
8 students hospitalized in pepper spraying at South Shore high school
Eights students were hospitalized Tuesday after a student used pepper spray during a fight at South Shore International …
Lawmakers working out final details of Bears megaprojects bill, possible millionaire's tax
More than three years after the Chicago Bears finalized their purchase of a 326-acre piece of land in Arlington Heights,…
AI glitch sends false school shooting alarm in Missouri
CrimeRadar, an AI powered app for tracking crime and public safety, experienced a tech malfunction that sent out a false…
Man sought after attempted sexual assault on CTA train in Austin
Chicago police are searching for a man who allegedly tried sexually assaulting a woman on a CTA train Saturday in Austin…
Johnson lags behind in fundraising as potential mayoral challengers gear up for 2027
There's still 10 months to go before Chicago's next mayoral election, but already the committed candidates and those lik…
Capitol Conversations: U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle on election security, Trump, Iran
U.S. Rep. Morelle (NY-25th) talks DHS shutdown and funding, his review of field hearings on election security, and his p…
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he…
Cook County launches effort to keep residents on Medicaid as thousands face losing coverage
With Illinois facing the prospect of as many as 400,000 residents losing Medicaid in the next few years, Cook County Hea…
Under federal scrutiny on gender care, AMA asserts it hasn’t changed policy on surgery for minors
The Chicago-based doctors group emphasized it hasn’t changed its longstanding policies despite a February statement that…
Celebrating 10 years cancer free, Illinois attorney general makes case for prostate cancer screening
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed over 50 lawsuits against the Trump Administration and is using his perso…
US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump seizes diplomatic offramp
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tu…
After rocky first year, Chicago’s top federal prosecutor says he isn’t taking orders from Washington
When Chicago’s top federal prosecutor is asked if his office takes marching orders from Washington, he doesn’t mince wor…
Michigan beats UConn 69-63 for first championship since 1989 and Big Ten's first since 2000
INDIANAPOLIS — It started with a little over three minutes to go in the first half, when one of Michigan’s burly 6-9 for…
Senator Tammy Duckworth demands TSA reverse 'shoes on' policy: 'A reckless act'
Duckworth underscored how DHS’s deliberate inaction violates federal law, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance…
Kentucky sheriff’s deputy wounded in shooting identified as retired Chicago police officer
A Chicago native and longtime leader on the Chicago Police Department SWAT Team was critically wounded in a shooting in …
CPD Superintendent defends officers during heated oversight board meeting
During a tense meeting Thursday night, the city’s top cop defended his officers’ actions during protests against federal…
Man shot during argument in Grand Boulevard
A man was hospitalized after he was shot during an argument in Grand Boulevard Thursday afternoon, according to Chicago …
8-year-old child, man and woman shot in Douglas
Three people, including an 8-year-old, were shot in Douglas Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. A man, wom…