Chicago aldermen grill city police officials about extremists in their ranks
Chicago City Council members repeatedly expressed their frustration Wednesday as police officials gave conflicting, sometimes puzzling reasons why they have not moved more aggressively against officers tied to far-right groups implicated in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Elk Grove Village man sentenced to 3 years of probation, fined $1,000 for breaching U.S. Capitol
An Elk Grove Village man has been sentenced to three years of probation and fined $1,000 for breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Retired Chicago firefighter charged in ‘Tunnel’ siege during Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot
A retired Chicago firefighter with apparent ties to militia groups faces federal criminal charges for allegedly participating in an hours-long siege amid the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Retired Chicago firefighter charged in ‘Tunnel’ siege during Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot
Pavlik also allegedly wrote on Dec. 26, 2020 that, "WE ARE THE STORM THAT THE DEMOCRATS AND RINOS THOUGHT WOULD NEVER SHOW UP and we are just getting started."
Springfield man who waved Trump flag on U.S. Senate floor on Jan. 6 found guilty of federal charges
A Springfield man accused of carrying a Trump flag onto the floor of the U.S. Senate during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol was convicted of federal charges on Monday.
Illinois man who waved Trump flag on U.S. Senate floor on Jan. 6 found guilty of federal charges
A Springfield man accused of carrying a Trump flag onto the floor of the U.S. Senate during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol was convicted of federal charges on Monday.
Trump sued over death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick after Jan. 6 attack
Former President Donald Trump is named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that his 'campaign of lies' played a significant role in the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
Capitol Riot: Nation’s capital marks 2 years since January 6 insurrection
The nation's capital is marking two years since a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump, fueled by his false claims of a stolen election, attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to 12 people on Jan. 6 anniversary
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after the attack, will receive a posthumous award.
Kinzinger hammers Trump in last days as congressman
Kinzinger says that if Trump isn't found guilty, he fears for the future of the United States.
Kinzinger hammers Trump in last days as congressman
A resigning Illinois congressman uses his last few days in power to verbally pummel the former president.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
Jan. 6 final report: Trump 'lit that fire' of Capitol insurrection
The Jan. 6 committee’s report asserts that Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.
House Jan. 6 Committee delays release of final report
After nearly 18 months of work, the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol riot has delayed the release of its final report.
Trump criminal referral: What laws the Jan. 6 panel says were broken
The committee's referrals to the Justice Department carry no legal weight since federal prosecutors are already conducting their own investigation and are the sole deciders of whether to pursue charges against Trump.
Sister of Chicago police officer charged in Capitol riot now also arrested
A year and a half after federal prosecutors charged a Chicago police officer for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, they have now also filed criminal charges against his sister.
Jan. 6 panel refers Trump for criminal prosecution
The Jan. 6 panel voted unanimously to adopt its final report and refer Donald Trump and his associates for criminal prosecution.
Jan. 6 panel refers Trump, associates for criminal prosecution
The Jan. 6 panel voted unanimously to adopt its final report and refer Donald Trump and his associates for criminal prosecution.
What to watch for during Jan. 6 panel final presentation Monday
The committee has called what happened on Jan. 6 an “attempted coup" that warrants criminal prosecution from the Justice Department.
Jan. 6 committee may recommend insurrection charge against Trump
The panel is reportedly considering recommending an unprecedented insurrection charge against former President Donald Trump.