Capitol rioters from Will County get probation, community service
Declaring that "loyalty to a single head of state is not patriotism," a federal judge Tuesday gave 18 months of probation to a Crest Hill couple for their role in the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021, and she ordered them to perform "hands on" community service.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' sentenced to 75 days in prison, $5K fine
A federal judge has sentenced a Tampa Bay area man known as "lectern guy" to 75 days in prison for his role in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Chicago man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Another Illinois resident has been charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol after being arrested Tuesday.
Chicago man charged in Jan. 6, 2021 attack on US Capitol
Another Illinois resident has been charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol after being arrested Tuesday.
Indiana resident Joshua Wagner gets 30 days in jail for Capitol Riot
The government says Joshua Wagner's phone video showed him referring to Capitol police officers as "traitors."
Republican National Committee approves censure of Kinzinger, Cheney
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took a rare step on Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives for their participation in a Democratic dominated House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger censured by RNC for sitting on Jan. 6 committee
The Republican National Committee (RNC) took a rare step on Friday to censure two GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives for their participation in a Democratic dominated House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump dangles prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 defendants during Texas visit
“If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6th fairly,” Trump said Saturday night during a rally in Conroe, Texas.
Feds charge 3 more Illinois men in U.S. Capitol breach investigation
Federal authorities have charged three additional Illinois men for wrongly entering the U.S. Capitol during the breach Jan. 6, 2021, that interrupted the Electoral College vote count.
Oath Keepers founder charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol riot
Stewart Rhodes, the founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, has been arrested and charged with seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Mom who brought son into Capitol during riot gets 3 months in prison
During Friday's sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she finds it difficult to comprehend why Virginia Marie Spencer and her husband took their child into the building during a violent insurrection.
Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection
January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
Local group uses anniversary of Capitol Riot as a chance to push for new national voting standards
Along with passionately denouncing what happened at the U.S. Capitol one year ago Thursday, a local group is using the January 6th anniversary as a chance to push for new national voting standards via the Freedom to Vote Act.
Local group rallies for national voting standards in light of Capitol Riot
Along with passionately denouncing what happened at the U.S. Capitol one year ago Thursday, a local group is using the January 6th anniversary as a chance to push for new national voting standards via the Freedom to Vote Act.
Candlelight vigil held in Naperville to mark the anniversary of the Capitol Riot
A candlelight vigil was held in Naperville to mark the one-year anniversary of the Capitol Riot.
Illinois congressman shares memories from Capitol Riot
Rep. Kinzinger speaks with FOX 32 on the one-year anniversary of the Capitol Riot.
Assessing security one year after Jan. 6 riots
It has been one year since rioters broke into the U.S Capitol and nearly brought the nation to its knees. The question on many people's minds now is, 'Can this happen again?'
Jan. 6 candlelight vigil held in Naperville
A candlelight vigil was held in Naperville to mark the anniversary of the Capitol Riot.
Capitol riot one year later: Rep. Schakowsky on impact of the insurrection
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks on being in the middle of last year's riot at the Capitol and how America has healed in its wake.
Rep. Krishnamoorthi says Capitol riot revealed a 'deep disconnect' across US
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) shares his perspective on the impact of the Capitol riot one year later.