Politics Aug 18 Thousands of activists calling for a cease-fire in Gaza expected at the Democratic convention Demonstrations are expected every day of the convention with many activists in agreement that an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war is the priority.
Politics Jul 15 Protesters gather outside Republican National Convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza Activists in Milwaukee for the first day of the Republican National Convention say they'll stick with protest plans for marches and rallies in the wake of an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump…
Politics Jul 15 Protests expected at GOP convention despite shooting at Trump rally Activists in Milwaukee for the first day of the Republican National Convention say they'll stick with protest plans for marches and rallies in the wake of an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Politics Jun 06 After protesters allege free speech violations, Secret Service says security plans for Republican convention not final The Secret Service says security plans for the RNC are still being determined after protesters said the restrictions will violate free speech.
Politics Mar 04 Settlement in Wisconsin 2020 fake elector case offers new details on the strategy by Trump lawyers Kenneth Chesebro and Jim Troupis turned over more than 1,400 pages of documents, emails, texts and other materials that offer a detailed account of the scheme's origins in Wisconsin.
Nation Feb 13 Chicago to stop using controversial gunshot detection technology this year The system relies on an artificial intelligence algorithm and microphones to identify gunshots. But it has been criticized for inaccuracy, racial bias and law enforcement misuse.
Politics Jan 30 WATCH: Illinois declines to remove Trump from ballot based on 14th Amendment challenge The push has notched successes in Colorado and in Maine, where the Democratic secretary of state also recommended removing Trump from the ballot.
Politics Jan 29 Chicago to extend migrant shelter stay limits over concerns about long-term housing, employment The latest policy change includes 60 additional days for many migrants currently in the city's 28 shelters, which include warehouses and park district buildings.
Nation Dec 28 WATCH: New York City officials give update on response to surge of arriving migrants The New York City mayor's chief of staff Camille Joseph Varlack and chief counsel Lisa Zornberg spoke with reporters Thursday about the city's ongoing migrant crisis.
Arts Dec 24 Mike Nussbaum, oldest working U.S. actor known for ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Field of Dreams,’ dies at 99 Mike Nussbaum, reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” and “Men in Black,” has died. He was 99.