John Banuelos, 39, of Summit, Illinois, was captured on camera footage scaling the scaffolding that had been put up for the inaugural stage and waving the crowd toward him. He pulled what appeared to be a gun from his waistband and fired two shots into the air, prosecutors said.
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Bill That Could Make TikTok Unavailable in the US Advances Quickly in the House
Some lawmakers and critics of TikTok have argued the Chinese government could force the company to share data on American users. TikTok says it has never done that and wouldn’t do so if asked. The U.S. government also hasn’t provided evidence of that happening.
Biden Uses Feisty State of the Union to Contrast With Trump, Sell Voters on a Second Term
President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution" and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.
Fewer Fish and More Algae? Scientists Seek to Understand Impacts of Historic Lack of Great Lakes Ice
As climate change accelerates, scientists are scrambling to understand how iceless winters could affect the world's largest freshwater system.
Study Raises Questions About Plastic Pollution’s Effect on Heart Health
We breathe, eat and drink tiny particles of plastic. But are these minuscule specks in the body harmless, dangerous or somewhere in between?
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips Ends Democratic Primary Challenge, Endorses President Joe Biden
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, a 55-year-old multimillionaire who is among the richest members of Congress, built his White House bid around calls for a new generation of Democratic leadership while spending freely from his personal fortune.
Nikki Haley Suspends Her Campaign and Leaves Donald Trump as the Last Major Republican Candidate
Haley didn’t endorse the former president in a speech in Charleston, South Carolina. Instead, she challenged him to win the support of the moderate Republicans and independent voters who supported her.
A Month After Cyberattack, Lurie Children’s Hospital Says Some Systems Are Back Online
Officials had previously blamed the attack on a “known criminal threat actor” and said the hospital shut down its own systems for phone, email and medical records once the breach was discovered on Jan. 31.
First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill in US Begins Shipping to Stores
The drug’s approval came despite some concerns by FDA scientists about the company’s results, including whether women with certain medical conditions would understand that they shouldn’t take the drug.
Supreme Court Restores Trump to Ballot, Rejecting State Attempts to Ban Him Over Capitol Attack
The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries that states, without action from Congress first, cannot invoke a post-Civil War constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates from appearing on ballots.
Older Adults Should Get Another COVID-19 Shot, Health Officials Recommend
There are still more than 20,000 hospitalizations and more than 2,000 deaths each week due to the coronavirus, according to the CDC. And people 65 and older have the highest hospitalization and death rates.
US Health Officials Drop 5-Day Isolation Time for COVID-19
Most people have some degree of immunity to the coronavirus from past vaccinations or from infections. And many people are not following the five-day isolation guidance anyway, some experts say.
CVS and Walgreens Plan to Start Dispensing Abortion Pill Mifepristone Soon
Walgreens will begin dispensing the medication within a week at some locations in several states, including Illinois.
What is Super Tuesday? Why It Matters and What to Watch
The elections are a crucial moment for President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who are the overwhelming front-runners for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations, respectively.
Comedian Richard Lewis, Who Recently Starred on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ Dies at 76
Comedy Central named Richard Lewis one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time, and he earned a berth in GQ magazine’s list of the “20th Century’s Most Influential Humorists.” He lent his humor for charity causes, including Comic Relief and Comedy Gives Back.
Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Allowed to Take Effect in Indiana
The ruling was handed down by a panel of justices on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. It marked the latest decision in a legal challenge the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed against the ban.
Michigan Presidential Primary Takeaways: Warning Signs for Trump and Biden
Joe Biden and Donald Trump easily won their party’s primaries in Michigan, but Tuesday’s results showed that both candidates have cause for concern in their bid to win the swing state in November.
Biden Administration Works to Highlight How Federal Money is Being Used to Boost Public Safety Efforts in Chicago, Other Cities
Biden is expected to speak Wednesday afternoon about how his American Rescue plan has helped Detroit pay for bonuses and hire 200 additional officers, Milwaukee fund gun crime investigations and Chicago better focus on community violence intervention efforts.
Why Does the Government Think a Merger Between Owners of Jewel and Mariano’s Would Be Bad for Grocery Shoppers?
On Monday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed an administrative complaint against Kroger’s $24.6 billion deal to acquire Albertsons and a federal lawsuit that asks a judge to block the merger for now.
Biden and Trump Both Plan Trips to the Mexico Border Thursday, Dueling for Advantage on Immigration
The trips underscore immigration’s central importance in the 2024 presidential race, for Republicans and increasingly for Democrats, particularly after congressional talks on a deal to rein in illegal migration collapsed.
What Recession? Professional Forecasters Raise Expectations for US Economy in 2024
The economy looks set to grow 2.2% this year after adjusting for inflation, according to the National Association for Business Economics. That’s up from the 1.3% predicted in the association’s prior survey, which was conducted in November.
Cody Bellinger Returning to the Cubs on an $80 Million, 3-Year Contract, Source Says
The slugger can opt out of the deal after each of the first two seasons, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement was pending a physical.
Illinois Judge Who Reversed Rape Conviction Removed From Bench After Panel Finds He Circumvented Law
The Illinois Courts Commission said Adams County Judge Robert Adrian “engaged in multiple instances of misconduct” and “abused his position of power to indulge his own sense of justice while circumventing the law.”
EPA Approves Year-Round Sales of Higher Ethanol Blend for Illinois, 7 Other Midwest States
The move reflects the importance of ethanol to agriculture. The fuel additive consumes roughly 40% of the nation’s corn crop, so higher sales of ethanol could mean greater profits for corn farmers.
A Fight Between Pro-Trump Factions in Michigan Undercuts Republicans in a Key 2024 State
The finances of the Michigan Republican Party are so dire that the current leader has sued former party leaders so she can get permission to sell the organization’s headquarters.
White House Weighing Executive Actions on the Border — With Immigration Powers Used by Trump
The administration, stymied by Republican lawmakers who rejected a negotiated border bill earlier this month, has been exploring options that President Joe Biden could deploy on his own without congressional approval.
