Highland Park mayor, Gov. Pritzker call for federal assault weapons ban
“These are combat weapons. These are weapons of war. They should not be on the streets,” said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
'Sit down': Father of Parkland shooting victim interrupts Biden during gun safety law ceremony
A man whose son was killed in the school massacre at Parkland, Florida, interrupted President Joe Biden as he marked the enactment of a new gun safety law during a ceremony Monday at the White House.
Highland Park families to march in Washington, D.C. for change
Friends and family members of victims in the Highland Park parade shooting are preparing to take on the nation’s capital to demand a ban on assault weapons.
Chicago Yelp office among 3 locations closing in favor of remote workforce
Yelp is closing three of its U.S. offices after finding most of its employees prefer to work remotely.
Evidence gathered by Jan. 6 panel enough to indict Trump, committee says
Members of the panel investigating Jan. 6 say they have enough evidence to show how former President Donald Trump intensified an extraordinary scheme to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
NY college student missing more than a month after taking bus to Washington, DC for art gig
A college student from New York City rode a bus to Washington, D.C. on May 1 and, aside from a mysterious phone call for help, hasn't been heard from since.
Capitol riot hearing: Committee declares Jan. 6 riot an 'attempted coup'
The House panel’s yearlong investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is intended to stand as a public record for history.
Non-scalable fence erected around Supreme Court as abortion rights protests continue
A tall security fence was erected around the Supreme Court Building Wednesday evening into Thursday morning following concerns about protesters and demonstrations.
Madeleine Albright funeral: Biden, Clintons honor 1st female secretary of state
"In the 20th and 21st century, freedom had no greater champion than Madeleine Korbel Albright," President Joe Biden said during the funeral service.
Man dies after attempting to set himself on fire at Supreme Court
A man tried to set himself on fire on the steps of the Supreme Court, according to FOX News congressional correspondent Chad Pergram.
Chief Contee: Graphic video helped police locate suspected DC shooter
A graphic video shared on social media appears to capture the moment shots were fired in the direction of a Northwest school Friday afternoon.
White House Easter Egg Roll returns under rainy skies after 2 year COVID-19 related hiatus
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Honor Flight Chicago flies veterans to see D.C. memorials, marking 100th trip
The 100th Honor Flight Chicago took off from Midway Airport carrying more than 100 war veterans who are being treated like VIPs all day in Washington D.C.
Maryland man sentenced for raping men after breaking into Capitol Hill homes
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for breaking into multiple homes in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., binding and gagging male victims and raping them, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and DC Police on Wednesday.
Maryland rapper Goonew's dead body put on public display in DC nightclub
Videos of a deceased Maryland rapper have been circulating the internet after his family held a home-going celebration for him inside a popular D.C. nightclub.
5 fetuses found in DC home: anti-abortion group claims to have held funeral and naming ceremony for fetuses
Five fetuses were found in a D.C. home after a tip led to the shocking discovery, according to authorities.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas released from hospital
Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital Friday after a stay of nearly a week, the Supreme Court said.
Supreme Court: Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with infection
Thomas, 73, has been at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., since Friday after experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” the court said in a statement.
Northeast man shot dead while holding baby, hand of another child in DC
A Northeast man was shot and killed Friday in D.C. while holding a baby and the hand of another child, police say.
Chicago removes 5 states and territories from COVID-19 travel advisory
For the second straight week, Chicago has removed states and territories from its weekly COVID-19 travel advisory.