Illinois leaders reflect on anniversary of insurrection attack on U.S. Capitol
On the one-year anniversary of the attack, political leaders weighed in on the current state of democracy.
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.
Rep. Quigley talks one year since Capitol riot
Rep. Mike Quigley joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the one year anniversary of the Capitol riot.
Illinois politicians recall Capitol riot one year later
Senator Tammy Duckworth on Wednesday recalled January 6, 2021.
Former President Donald Trump cancels Jan. 6 news conference, will discuss Capitol riot during Arizona rally
Former President Donald Trump announced he will cancel a news conference in Florida that was set to be held on the one-year anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He says he will address "many of those important topics" at a rally in Arizona.
Jan. 6 riot: U.S. Capitol Police making changes in aftermath of insurrection
Nearly a year after the Jan. 6 riot, there's still concern by some about the readiness of the Capitol Police to stop another attack.
Biden, Harris to deliver remarks on anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
President Joe Biden on Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A number of other events are also planned.
Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount in Capitol riot probe
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is preparing to go public with their findings.
Tears, remorse don't spare capitol riot suspects from jail
Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection.
Aurora man accused of assaulting officer with flagpole at Capitol riot
An Aurora man accused of using a flagpole to assault a federal officer during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach is charged with five felonies in an indictment unsealed this week in Washington, D.C.
Florida man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
A Largo man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 63 months in prison. It's the longest prison sentence yet for a participant in the insurrection.
House votes to hold former Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe
The House has voted to hold former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he ceased to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
Jan. 6 panel issues more subpoenas to Trump aides in US Capitol riot
The subpoenas were issued to Robert “Bobby” Peede Jr. and Max Miller, who the committee says met with Trump in his private dining room on Jan. 4; Brian Jack, Trump's political director at the time; and rally organizers Bryan Lewis, Ed Martin and Kimberly Fletcher.
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.
North Shore brothers plead guilty in Capitol insurrection cases
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.
Chicago man, 62, charged in Capitol Riot, allegedly took pictures in Capitol during breach
The FBI received a tip from an individual who stated that Ligas was quoted in an NPR article entitled, “Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol, Clash with Police.” According to the criminal complaint, Ligas was quoted in the article saying, “We're not moving on… We are not Republicans. We are the MAGA party. We are patriots.”
Chicago activist charged in Capitol Riot
A 62-year-old man has been charged in connection to the Capitol Riot that took place on Jan. 6.
Arizona man known as 'QAnon Shaman' to spend more than 3 years in prison for role in Capitol riot
Prosecutors had recommended that the 33-year-old Arizona man receive a 51-month sentence for his role in the insurrection, which would be the longest prison term for anyone charged in the riot.
Another Illinois man charged in US Capitol riot
Another Illinois man has been charged for taking part in the US Capitol riot.
Brother of Illinois man accused in US Capitol riot also charged
Another Illinois man has been charged for taking part in the US Capitol riot.