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Retracing Martin Luther King’s Time in Chicago With Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas

Almost six decades later, urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is making sure new generations know the details of Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago through his educational tours of the city’s neighborhoods.

Jan. 20, 2025 - Full Show

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president — a look at his priorities. And local reaction to his first day plans.

Ben Johnson, Lions Offensive Coordinator, Agrees to Become Chicago Bears Head Coach: AP Source

The Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator has agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

Subzero Chicago Temperatures Expected With Wind Chill Approaching Minus 20 Degrees Through Tuesday

After Monday’s daytime temperatures hovered in the single digits, they are expected to dip to minus 10 to minus 3 degrees overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Flurries and isolated snow showers are also expected in the Chicago region.

Fact Check: From the 2020 Election to Panama Canal, a Look at False and Misleading Claims in Donald Trump’s Inaugural Address

In his first address after being sworn in on Monday, President Donald Trump repeated several false and misleading statements that he made during his campaign. They included claims about immigration, the economy, electric vehicles and the Panama Canal.

Donald Trump, a Populist President, Flanked by Tech Billionaires Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg at Inauguration

Some of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also happen to be among the world’s richest men.

Donald Trump Returning to Power After Unprecedented Comeback, Emboldened to Reshape American Institutions

Donald Trump will act swiftly after the ceremony, with executive orders already prepared for his signature to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development and end diversity and inclusion programs across the federal government.

Joe Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 Committee in Effort to Guard Against ‘Revenge’ by Donald Trump

The decision by Biden comes after Donald Trump warned of an enemies list filled with those who have crossed him politically or sought to hold him accountable for his attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss and his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 

Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President, Dies at 67

Cecile Richards served as president of Planned Parenthood from 2006 to 2018, helping boost the profile of an organization long criticized by conservatives and anti-abortion activists who have called on the government to strip its funding.

Pope Francis Calls Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans ‘a Disgrace’

Pope Francis made the comments during an appearance at an evening talk show, and then followed up Monday with an official telegram of congratulations to Trump on the day of his inauguration. Francis said he prayed that America would live up to its ideals of being a “land of opportunity and welcome for all.”

As Donald Trump Takes Office, Chicago Officials Prepare to Push Back on His Agenda

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have both said they are prepared to confront President-elect Donald Trump's policies head-on. But it is unclear how Trump will make good on his promises of retribution, and what power city and state officials will have to resist or thwart federal authorities.

Immigrants in Chicago, Other US Cities Brace for Expected Donald Trump Deportation Arrests

Immigrants in large cities have been preparing for mass arrests since Trump won election in November, but reports that his initial push would be in the Chicago area has brought a new sense of urgency and fear.

Chicago Prepares for Deportation Arrests Next Week After Donald Trump Takes Office

The operation will be concentrated in the Chicago area, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because plans have not been made public. Arrests are expected all week.

The Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

While it is now a time-honored tradition, the establishment of the holiday had a prolonged, difficult path to acceptance.

Week in Review: End of the Line for Dorval Carter at CTA; First Partially Elected School Board Sworn In

Chicago gets its first elected school board members. And former House Speaker Michael Madigan explains his “making out like bandits” remark.