Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
Naperville gun dealer appeals to US Supreme Court to lift assault weapon ban
As the battle over assault weapons in Illinois heats up, gun supporters are coming to the aid of a west suburban firearms dealer.
School of the Art Institute will still work for ‘an inclusive campus’ after affirmative action ruling
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago will continue to push for diversity among its students in the wake of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action policies.
Bill would impose stronger ethics standards on Supreme Court justices
The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering ethics rules for the Supreme Court. It comes in the wake of several revelations about justice's interactions with wealthy donors and other potential conflicts of interest.
Senate Judiciary Committee weighs ethics rules for Supreme Court amid conflict of interest concerns
The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering ethics rules for the Supreme Court. It comes in the wake of several revelations about justice's interactions with wealthy donors and other potential conflicts of interest.
Supreme Court decisions spark fallout as Americans divided on hot button issues
It's been a full weekend of fallout after a handful of blockbuster decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. New polling data shows where Americans stand on hot button issues like affirmative action, all as the campaign trail heats up for Republicans.
Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you
The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.
Chicago religious leaders decry Supreme Court's affirmative action decision
Some Chicago religious leaders are blasting the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.
Matteson mayor, elected officials speak out on affirmative action ruling
A planned concert will kick off Friday evening in Matteson, but before the fun, a serious conversation will be held about an important Supreme Court decision — affirmative action.
Local leaders discuss affirmative action ruling in Matteson
A planned concert will kick off Friday evening in Matteson, but before the fun, a serious conversation will be held about an important Supreme Court decision — affirmative action.
'This fight is not over': Biden pushes ahead with new student debt relief plan
President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.
What to make of the Supreme Court's two major rulings
A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
More rulings expected from the Supreme Court after polarizing decision on affirmative action
Professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College breaks down the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action and talks about what other rulings could come down Friday.
Illinois reacts to Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action
Local and state leaders immediately addressed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions Thursday.
Political Science Professor, Stephen Caliendo, on SCOTUS rejection of affirmative action
Stephen Caliendo, PHD, breaks down SCOTUS decision to overturn affirmative action
Illinois leaders react to Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action
Local and state leaders immediately addressed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions Thursday.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."