Black Caucus Wary Of Trump Invite; 'Not Interested In Just A Photo Op"
"We really want to know what the president and his people are planning to do about our priorities," U.S. Rep. Danny Davis said.
"We really want to know what the president and his people are planning to do about our priorities," U.S. Rep. Danny Davis said.
Illinois elected officials took to social media to praise first responders and express condolences to Congressman Steve Scalise, who was shot in Virginia.
The Congressman is leading the effort that seeks funding from federal, state and city sources to support programs that benefit black males.
Chicago's mayor says the murder of Javon Wilson should make people think.
The mother of one of two teenagers accused of killing Javon Wilson, the grandson of Congressman Danny Davis, offered an apology to the boy's family Sunday night, and said her daughter is "devastated" by what happened.
It happened inside the teen's home near 56th and Princeton, in Englewood, according to Chicago police.
The election of Donald Trump as America's next president has one of Illinois' longest-serving members of Congress concerned there will be an attempt to chip away at some of the gains made during the Obama administration and before.
With the election right around the corner, U.S. Senate hopeful Tammy Duckworth said she's proud of how many women are on the ballot, and said she hopes even more women run for elected office at all levels in the future.
Davis said it was just after 3 p.m. when the woman came into his office, started picking things up, and was told that if she didn't stop, the staff would have to call police.
The U.S. Secretary of Labor dropped in on Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, urging them to work hard so Hillary Clinton can help working people.
A group of civil rights attorneys, elected officials, and civil rights activists has filed a petition asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to take over the Laquan McDonald murder case, claiming Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez can't be trusted to oversee the matter.
Governor Quinn has signed a new law that allows undocumented immigrants the right to obtain a drivers license.
Former President Bill Clinton is set to be in town Tuesday to give a high-profile boost to mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel.
A week after a shooting rampage in Arizona left six people dead and 13 wounded including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, two prominent Illinois politicians were making a public show of solidarity.
Chicago mayoral candidate and former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun has appeared at a church on the city's South Side.
Many of Chicago's African-American political leaders gathered at Rainbow/PUSH headquarters on Saturday to show support for Carol Moseley Braun, the one major black candidate left in the race for Chicago mayor.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) announced Friday evening that he is dropping out of the race for mayor of Chicago, in the interest of rallying behind a single major black candidate: Carol Moseley Braun.
Congressman Danny Davis is telling Bill Clinton to stay out of the Chicago mayoral race. He says Clinton should not raise money for Rahm Emanuel, not if Clinton cares about his reputation among African-Americans. Is Davis playing a race card? CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun says President Bill Clinton's decision to campaign for Rahm Emanuel amounts to an outsider helping another outsider in the Chicago mayoral race.
Congressman and mayoral candidate Danny Davis says former President Clinton should stay out of the Chicago mayoral election.
Congressman Danny Davis has a message for former President Bill Clinton: Don't take sides in the Chicago mayor's race -- or else.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) says he and fellow mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun simply hope the best person gets elected.
An election hearing officer's ruling could come as soon as Tuesday, but court challenges are expected regardless of where it comes down.
State Sen. James Meeks on Wednesday called on the his two fellow African-American candidates for mayor to get together to decide which of them has the best chance to win and then have all three back that candidate.
When Chicago voters cast their ballots for mayor in February, the first name they'll see on their ballots will be Danny Davis.
For Saturday, dry conditions with beautiful sunny skies are expected in Chicago, followed by heavy rain on Sunday.
Arlington Heights police and fire crews responded to the motel after a guest services employee called to report that someone entered the lobby bleeding after being shot.
Clyde Scott is the founder of Focused on Fashion. He said he loves photography, fashion, and God, and he's found a way to combine them into something beautiful.
Neighbors in Bronzeville say it is an ongoing problem, and they have serious safety concerns.
The suspect in the shooting of a man walking to synagogue last week is facing hate crime and terrorism charges.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
The former board president resigned on Thursday over social media posts that were deemed antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial.
In one comment, Feigenholtz called someone a "truth-sayer" after he criticized Westerners who praise Islam and claimed that Muslims treat women like cattle.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
So far, data from the Chicago Board of Election shows voters over 65 have made up the largest demographic of people voting by mail, while the young voters between 18 and 29 year old have been more likely to stand in line and vote early so far.
Preliminary information indicated several people knocked on the second-floor door of a room and confronted two sleeping occupants, including the man, who exited the room and was shot by one of the aggressors, according to police.
Remember, tonight we "Fall Back" as daylight saving time ends. Make sure the clocks change at 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cascabel is a lovable and energetic 2-year-old girl. She has the most beautiful coat and a pair of eyes to steal your heart. With a bit of husky in her, she is extremely intelligent and takes to training quickly.
Taylor Swift fans have been hit by the Ticketmaster hackers during the final leg of her Eras tour.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Neighbors in Bronzeville say it is an ongoing problem, and they have serious safety concerns.
Arlington Heights police and fire crews responded to the motel after a guest services employee called to report that someone entered the lobby bleeding after being shot.
For Saturday, dry conditions with beautiful sunny skies are expected in Chicago, followed by heavy rain on Sunday.
Clyde Scott is the founder of Focused on Fashion. He said he loves photography, fashion, and God, and he's found a way to combine them into something beautiful.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
Zach LaVine and Coby White each added 21 points, with White going 5 of 9 from 3-point range.
The cornerback has been balancing an eagerness to return, while also dealing with an injury he has never had before.
Once the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball, Moncada rarely lived up to the hype, with his only truly good season coming in 2019.
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The suspect in the shooting of a man walking to synagogue last week is facing hate crime and terrorism charges.
The man was able to get assistance from those inside the school, who rendered aid.
Morgan Geyser, now 22, was sentenced to 40 years in a mental institution after she pleaded guilty to stabbing a classmate to please horror character Slender Man.
Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were both shot on their first date. Only Smith survived.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.