Ketanji Jackson nominated to Supreme Court
President Joe Biden has nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court, fulfilling a campaign promise to nominate an African American woman to the high court.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Biden taps 1st Black woman to Supreme Court
President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.
Candlelight vigil held in Palatine for people of Ukraine
In palatine Thursday night there were prayers for peace in Ukraine. The candlelight vigil was held at the Immaculate Conception Church.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Political Science professor weighs in on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden's sanctions
Russia’s assault began hours before dawn with a series of missile attacks against locations near Kyiv and has quickly spread across central and eastern Ukraine. North Central College Professor William Muck joined FOX 32 to break it all down.
Ukrainian Village residents rally against Russia's invasion of their homeland
Residents of Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood are condemning Russia’s invasion of their homeland and calling for an immediate end to it.
Biden announces new sanctions on Russia, says Putin ‘chose this war’
President Joe Biden announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Putin “chose this war” and that his country will bear the consequences of his actions.
Russia invades Ukraine as Putin threatens 'consequences you’ve never seen' if West intervenes
Russian troops launched an attack on Ukraine, as President Vladimir Putin warned countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to "consequences you have never seen."
Chicago analyst warns of soaring prices as Ukraine seeks tougher sanctions on Russia
Senior market analyst Phil Flynn noted that Ukraine is one of the world’s largest producers of wheat, corn and barley. The threat of war has grain prices jumping.
Analyst Phil Flynn weighs in on impact Russia-Ukraine war will have on gas prices, inflation
Everyone is feeling the pain from higher gasoline prices and food costs. Now, the Russia-Ukraine war could cause prices to skyrocket.
UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.
What’s happening between Russia and Ukraine? Things to know amid push for summit
Efforts by world leaders to head off a Russian invasion of Ukraine have been dealt a serious blow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin takes another step toward war with Ukraine
In a move many fear is a prelude to invasion, Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Monday signed documents proclaiming the "independence " of two break-away regions of Ukraine and pledging "mutual military assistance."
What to make of tension brewing between Russia and Ukraine
Professor William Muck from North Central College shares his thoughts on the situation unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
US: Biden agrees to meet Putin if Russia halts Ukraine invasion
The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.
Potential Russian invasion of Ukraine weighs heavy on many in Chicago
In Chicago, the developing situation between Russia and Ukraine is weighing heavy on the hearts of many in the city’s Ukrainian community.
Chicagoans react after Biden says he's 'convinced' Russia will launch further invasion into Ukraine
A new U.S. intelligence assessment indicated Russia is continuing preparations to invade.
Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
On Parkland school shooting anniversary, Biden pushes for tougher gun laws
President Joe Biden says his administration stands with advocates working to end gun violence and urges the nation to uphold the “solemn obligation” to “keep each other safe.”
In call, Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."