Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking.

Could a blanket pardon for Jan. 6 rioters lead to more political violence? And a tool to file taxes for free hits Illinois — what that means for taxpayers.

More than 1,500 people received a “full, complete, and unconditional” pardon from the president last week. The assault on the Capitol — which injured more than 140 police officers — has been one of several displays of political violence in recent years.

The IRS Direct File program, which lets eligible taxpayers file their taxes directly with the IRS for free, is now available in Illinois.

To reduce the number of formerly incarcerated citizens returning to prison, some communities are turning to restorative justice — a practice promoting accountability and healing for all parties affected by crime.

Donald Trump returns to the White House and immediately exercises his executive powers. And the Chicago Bears name a new head coach.

The temporary restraining order sought by Arizona, Illinois, Oregon and Washington was the first to get a hearing before a judge and applies nationally.

How the state is bracing for mass deportations. And he never holds back — one on one with Michael Eric Dyson.

Illinois is suing to block President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, while state leaders brace for potential raids aimed at removing individuals in the U.S. without legal documentation.

Author and university professor Michael Eric Dyson is known for his rapid-fire commentary — threading hip-hop lyrics with Bible verses in his signature alliteration to make points about politics, pop culture and racial justice in America.

With his opening rounds of memoranda and executive orders, Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions, began his immigration crackdown, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate accords and sought to keep TikTok open in the U.S., among other actions. He pardoned hundreds of people for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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

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