Ex-GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger forges "awkward alliance" with Democrats
Kinzinger argued his party was "no longer conservative" and that he shared "bedrock" values with Democrats like Kamala Harris.
Kinzinger argued his party was "no longer conservative" and that he shared "bedrock" values with Democrats like Kamala Harris.
In a primetime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, Adam Kinzinger, a Republican who served as an Illinois congressman and a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, said he and Democrats have forged an "awkward alliance" to defeat the former president.
Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger spoke to CBS News Chicago before he was expected to give a speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger spoke to CBS News Chicago before he was expected to give a speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
Kinzinger voted for former President Donald Trump in 2020 but then criticized him following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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In an interview with CBS News, Jan. 6 committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger said there are still "many unanswered questions."
It will likely address what lawmakers call President Trump's hours-long failure to stop the riot.
Kinzinger said he's dealt with threats before, but it's never been this intense.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger took the lead on questioning.
Kinzinger tells CBS News' "Face the Nation" that Monday's hearing will focus on the Trump campaign's efforts to convince Americans the 2020 election was stolen through voter fraud.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he believes the select committee accomplished its goal of reminding the country "of the truth of what happened."
The Department of Justice is considering contempt charges against Meadows for not cooperating in the investigation.
"I want to make it clear, this isn't the end of my pollical future, but the beginning," Kinzinger, a Republican from Channahon, said in a video posted on his Twitter feed.
Democrats say that move — sacrificing one of their own party — proves the new maps are fair and should survive expected court challenges.
Democrats who control state government released their proposed congressional maps Friday, and lawmakers are scheduled to meet in Springfield to pass the new maps before the end of the month.
"It's time to invoke the 25th Amendment and to end this nightmare," Kinzinger said.
"I have visited nations ravaged by civil war," he tweeted. "I have never imagined such a quote to be repeated by a president. This is beyond repugnant."
Depending on your political perspective, this day is either a relief, or the start of more scrutiny.
Illinois Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger is facing possible punishment for criticizing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
The 40-year-old represents the state's 16th district, which includes parts of northern and central Illinois. He is a pilot and veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He was elected to Congress in 2010.
Last week, Trump blamed House representatives who did not or may not win re-election, for not supporting him during their campaigns.
"Justice needs to be served in whatever capacity, so it's not an attack on our country," U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the first indictments in the Russia probe are troubling for the nation.
Illinois elected officials took to social media to praise first responders and express condolences to Congressman Steve Scalise, who was shot in Virginia.
The students talk about the issues and the candidates in class, and they have a lot to say.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
The car was ripped in two by the crash.
A jury convicted Diante Speed in the 2018 murder.
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The students talk about the issues and the candidates in class, and they have a lot to say.
All seven previous board members resigned on the same day earlier this month.
A large part of the testimony Thursday surrounded the relationship between Madigan and the other man named facing charges with him.
Rafael Yáñez, a hate crime investigator with the Chicago Police Department, joins six other new board members Johnson appointed to replace the former board.
As of Tuesday night, nearly 107,000 ballots had been received in Chicago—including those cast in person and by mail.
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.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving.
Researchers are making strides in therapy for Parkinson's and essential tremor, an even more common disorder that affects millions.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
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.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
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The students in the class at Amundsen High School are mostly too young to vote in the 2024 presidential election, but they have strong positions on the issues and are preparing for their own turn at the polls. Dana Kozlov reports in this edition of Eye on Chicago.
Ryan Baker emceed the event. The organization serves the community with innovative was to live, work, and play on Chicago's South Side.
Irika Sargent served as the emcee for the Advocate for the Arts Awards benefit at the Fairmont Hotel.
Suzanne Le Mignot emceed the event at Theater on the Lake.
Police said the driver of the car was drunk, and ended up on the tracks after driving recklessly on Lehigh Avenue.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Back in the summer, a social media video showed a man driving right through their neighborhood while pointing a large gun out the window.
A large part of the testimony Thursday surrounded the relationship between Madigan and the other man named facing charges with him.
The students talk about the issues and the candidates in class, and they have a lot to say.
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
Chicago has long had a reputation of where quarterbacks come to die. Nantz expects that to change with Caleb Williams.
Meanwhile, the Bears still don't know who will be playing quarterback for the Commanders on Sunday—it could be Marcus Mariota, or Jayden Daniels, who is dealing with a rib injury.
Zach LaVine scored 27 points, and Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls.
Caleb Williams said he's also looking to improve his deep ball throws in next Sunday's matchup against the Washington Commanders.
The Chicago Red Stars are getting a new name and logo.
A jury convicted Diante Speed in the 2018 murder.
Back in the summer, a social media video showed a man driving right through their neighborhood while pointing a large gun out the window.
Due to a labeling mix-up, a tip that defendant Richard Allen was seen on the Monon High Bridge on the day of the murders of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty "Libby" German, 14, in 2017, was not reviewed after September 2022.
While both shootings remain under investigation, under Illinois state law the victims' use of force at this point appear to be justified
A large part of the testimony Thursday surrounded the relationship between Madigan and the other man named facing charges with him.