Police erect fencing around the US Capitol ahead of Pres. Biden's State of the Union Address
Ahead of President Biden's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, authorities in D.C. are making preparations.
Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran
In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.
FAA: Laser strikes against aircraft hit record numbers
The FAA said it handed out $120,000 in fines for laser strikes in 2021.
NAACP urges federal charges against Jason Van Dyke in Laquan McDonald’s killing
The NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, on Tuesday urged Attorney General Merrick Garland to bring federal civil rights charges against the white Chicago police officer who fatally shot Black teenager Laquan McDonald.
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Illinois politicians recall US Capitol riot on eve of anniversary
“He was ready to pull the White House and the People's House — this United States Capitol — down around him in order to overturn an election which he had lost,” Sen. Dick Durbin said.
Third-grade teacher sinks viral basketball shot, winning students hot chocolate
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, an elementary teacher at Holy Trinity School, went viral after hitting a full-court shot for her students and earning them hot chocolate.
President Biden, leaders gather to pay tribute to Bob Dole at US Capitol
Bob Dole will lie in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, as the president and others gather to pay tribute to an "American giant" who served the country in war and in politics with pragmatism, self-deprecating wit and a bygone era's sense of common civility.
North Shore brothers plead guilty in Capitol insurrection cases
Two North Shore brothers who entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection each pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor charges connected with the breach.
Montgomery County homeowner using smoke to manage snake infestation causes $1M in fire damage
A fire that burned a large home in a rural area of Montgomery County was started accidentally when the homeowner used smoke to manage a snake infestation.
Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike
Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.
Women to register for military draft under proposed defense spending bill
The $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 would require every person to register for the military draft.
Drug overdoses surging across US
Drugs overdoses are surging in the United States, having taken more live than gun violence and car accidents combined.
Democrats ask Biden to require vaccines, negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
Colin Powell funeral: Nation celebrates his long life and service
"His journey was an American journey. Colin Powell was a great lion with a big heart. We will miss him terribly."
Rev. Jesse Jackson out of hospital after Howard University fall
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was released Tuesday from a Washington, D.C. hospital a day after falling and hitting his head while helping Howard University students who are protesting campus living conditions, according to a spokesman.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized after falling, hitting his head
Reverend Jesse Jackson was hospitalized Monday night after falling and hitting his head in Washington, D.C.
Popeyes near Eastern Market shut down after viral video shows rats swarming kitchen
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Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel testifies at confirmation hearing for Japanese ambassador post
“For my mother and father, America was a place of possibility. In his wallet, my father carried a photo of the boat that carried him to the United States,” Rahm Emanuel said. “I wish he were here today. While my mother is proud, he would be shocked and amazed that I was sitting here.”
Florida, Hawaii and D.C. removed from Chicago's COVID-19 travel advisory
Officials announced Florida, Hawaii and Washington D.C. have been removed Chicago's travel advisory Tuesday with 45 states and two territories remaining on the list.