Aug 18 Watch 8:58 A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman, Connor Seitchik, Frank Carlson Chicago has hosted more presidential nominating conventions than any other U.S. city, going back to Abraham Lincoln in 1860. The notorious and consequential 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago occurred when divisions over the Vietnam War sparked major protests in the… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 7:00 How Chicago residents feel about the city's response to a migrant surge By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Weber, Ryan Connelly Holmes Chicago, the city hosting the Democratic National Convention next week, has been at the center of the national conversation around U.S. immigration policy. Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Aug 16 As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch By Shrai Popat Convention festivities will take place over the course of a week, and will culminate in Harris’ ceremonial acceptance speech Thursday night. Continue reading
Jul 29 Native American exhibits at major museums closed months ago, but tribes are still waiting to get artifacts back By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Native American artifacts are still in the hands of some of the nation’s largest museums some six months after institutions closed and covered exhibits in response to new federal regulations. Continue reading
Jul 16 1 dead, thousands without power after severe storms, possible tornadoes hit Chicago area By Associated Press The National Weather Service says 5-7 inches of rain fell in eight hours. Continue reading
Jul 16 Dam fails in southern Illinois town after storms hit Midwest, hundreds evacuated By Melissa Perez Winder, Ed White, Jim Salter, Associated Press Officials say a reservoir dam failed near the Illinois community of Nashville. First responders tried Tuesday to ensure all 300 people in the evacuation zone got out safely. Continue reading
Jul 01 Pride Month reaches grand finale with marquee parades in NYC, San Francisco and beyond By Associated Press The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its grand finale as revelers hit the streets for parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere across the globe. Continue reading
Feb 13 Chicago to stop using controversial gunshot detection technology this year By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 29 Chicago to extend migrant shelter stay limits over concerns about long-term housing, employment By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 23 Suspect has fatally shot himself in confrontation with police after killing 8 people in Chicago suburbs By Kathleen Foody, Ken Miller, Associated Press The victims were found Sunday and Monday at three separate residences, authorities told reporters at a news conference earlier Monday evening. Continue reading