Politics Jun 04 4 things to know about Obama's new presidential museum By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
Politics Jun 04 Obama's new presidential museum, by the numbers The Obama Presidential Center will open June 19, more than a decade after the former president chose his hometown of Chicago for the project. By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
Nation Apr 25 Police officer killed in Chicago hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old John Bartholomew, authorities said. By Associated Press
Arts Apr 09 Watch 6:39 Inside Chicago's innovative Steppenwolf Theatre Company as it marks 50 years Steppenwolf Theatre Company has long been one of the nation’s most influential ensemble companies. It's known for the actors it has launched and the groundbreaking work it has produced. It’s marking its 50th season at a moment of real uncertainty… By Jeffrey Brown, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Arts Mar 17 Watch 7:27 Chicago artists channel creativity into protesting the immigration crackdown The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has ignited protests nationwide. It has also galvanized grassroots artists and community organizations. Jeffrey Brown reports from Chicago, where artists have been at the center of the movement, using their skills and resources as part… By Jeffrey Brown, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Mar 06 WATCH: Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrated in memorial service with Obama, Biden and Clinton By Sophia Tareen, Matt Brown, Associated Press From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent church pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large Friday at a celebration honoring the late civil rights leader. Continue reading
Feb 26 WATCH: Rev. Jesse Jackson lies in repose at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home. Continue reading
Feb 12 Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Marimar Martinez, a teaching assistant and U.S. citizen, was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in October while in her vehicle. She was charged with a felony after Homeland Security officials accused her of trying to ram agents… Continue reading
Jan 27 What to know about Gregory Bovino and his role in Trump's immigration crackdown By Associated Press Gregory Bovino had been the go-to architect for the large-scale immigration crackdowns ordered by Trump and the public face of his administration’s city-by-city sweeps. Continue reading
Dec 31 Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago and other cities By Michelle Price, Associated Press Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he’s removing the Guard troops for now. Continue reading