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Hillary Clinton Secures Historic Democratic Nomination for President
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday became the first woman in the history of the U.S. to earn a major party's nomination for president.
US Rep. Luis Gutierrez Addresses DNC, Party Unity
While the Democratic National Convention began with fissures in the party, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez says “people are coming together.”
GOP Convention: Special Coverage with ‘Chicago Tonight’
Join us all week for special coverage of the Republican National Convention.
Law Firm Releases Report on Civil Suits Against Chicago Police Officers
A new report clears a division of the city's law department of intentional misconduct, but makes more than 50 recommendations to improve the practices of the division, which defends Chicago police officers against allegations of misconduct and civil rights violations.
Former IL GOP Chair: Trump ‘Not Fit to be Commander-in-Chief’
Attending the Republican National Convention has not changed former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady’s position on Donald Trump.
IL GOP Chair: Donald Trump ‘Will Lift’ Republican Party
Illinois Republican Chairman Tim Schneider has had the tough task of uniting a fractured party behind Donald Trump.
US Rep. Peter Roskam: ‘Important’ to Attend GOP Convention
Several high-profile Illinois Republicans are skipping the convention in Cleveland. But perhaps the highest ranking member of the Illinois congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam of suburban Wheaton, is in Cleveland.
Elie Wiesel, Holocaust Survivor, Nobel Prize Winner, Dies at 87
On Saturday, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize-winner Elie Wiesel died. He was 87 years old. In 2002, host Phil Ponce spoke with the author and activist about his widely acclaimed book "Night." Watch the full interview.
Former US Judge, Congressman Abner Mikva Dies at 90
Abner J. Mikva, a former federal judge and congressman, died Monday, July 4 at the age of 90. Mikva dedicated more than a half-century to public service.
Social Media, Videos Fuel Gang Violence, Notoriety
As Chicago struggles to understand and control rising gun violence, there may be insight to be found in social media.
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Chicago’s Sidewalks Aren’t Accessible for People With Mobility Challenges, Lawsuit Argues. The City Wants the Case Dismissed
Cook County Announces $20M for Community Violence Intervention Services
Chicago Advocates Call for New Gun Violence Prevention Efforts After Mass Shooting, Trump Response
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