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Pelosi Appoints 2nd GOP Critic of Trump to Jan. 6 Committee

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot and pledged that the Democratic-majority panel will “get to the truth.”

Fauci Says US Headed in ‘Wrong Direction’ on Coronavirus

The United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday. 

Prosecutors Air More Claims in R. Kelly Case; 1 Involves Boy

Federal prosecutors in R. Kelly’s sex trafficking case say he had sexual contact with an underage boy in addition to girls, and the government wants jurors in his upcoming sex trafficking trial to hear those claims. 

CPS Will Require Students, Staff to Wear Masks Indoors When School Resumes Next Month

Chicago Public Schools students and staff must continue wearing masks inside facilities and maintain 3 feet of social distancing where possible when in-person learning resumes at the end of August.

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, July 24, 2021 - Full Show

The state’s ban on evictions is set to end — what renters need to know. A rundown of safety protocols for Chicago Public Schools. A local musician infuses modern jazz with South American rhythms.

As Eviction Ban Ends, Housing Organizations Say Assistance Programs Will Be Key

Residents and property owners in the city and state are seeking aid in recovering economic losses or securing housing. But for some Latino residents, language barriers and concerns over their immigration status keep them from getting the help they need.

Health Care for Older Immigrants Sees Momentum Among States

Illinois is among a handful of Democratic-run states extending health insurance coverage to adult immigrants in the country illegally, including seniors.

Wildfires Blasting Through West Draw States to Lend Support

Out-of-state crews headed to Montana on Saturday to battle a blaze that injured five firefighters as the West struggled with a series of fires that have ravaged rural lands and destroyed homes.

Carbon-Capture Pipelines Offer Climate Aid; Activists Wary

Two companies seeking to build thousands of miles of pipeline across the Midwest are promising the effort will aid rather than hinder the fight against climate change, though some environmental groups remain skeptical.

US Rebounds From Opening Loss With 6-1 Win Over New Zealand

After a stunning loss in the opener, the U.S. women’s soccer team vowed to be ruthless against New Zealand. And they rebounded in a big way.

No, Not for Selfies: This Community Science Project Tracks Environmental Change in Area Parks

Monitoring stations have been set up at various parks and preserves in the Chicago region for visitors to snap photos, which are then stitched together in a time-lapse series to document environmental changes. 

The Week in Review: Merrick Garland Visits Chicago to Tout Gun Trafficking Strike Force

The U.S. attorney general targets illegal guns. City Council approves civilian police oversight as shootings soar. Lollapalooza goes on despite rising COVID-19 cases. Gov. Pritzker makes it official.

Cleveland’s Baseball Team Goes from Indians to Guardians

Cleveland’s new name was inspired by the large landmark stone edifices — referred to as traffic guardians — that flank both ends of the Hope Memorial Bridge, which connects downtown to Ohio City.

Police Reform Advocates Celebrate Creation of Police Oversight Panel, Vow to Keep Pushing

Ushering in a new era of police oversight and reform, the board will be charged with building trust in officers and police brass and putting an end to repeated allegations of misconduct.

Search for Bodies Concludes at Florida Condo Collapse Site

The June 24 collapse at the oceanside Champlain Towers South killed 97 people, with at least one more missing person yet to be identified. The site has been mostly swept flat and the rubble moved to a Miami warehouse.