Kinzinger does not think Meadows turned over all texts to Jan. 6 committee
The Department of Justice is considering contempt charges against Meadows for not cooperating in the investigation.
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GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger, A Vocal Critic Of Donald Trump, Won't Run For Re-Election; Hints At Bid For Higher Office
"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.
Illinois Democrats Approve New Congressional Map; Put Incumbent Reps Marie Newman And Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia In Same District
Democrats say that move — sacrificing one of their own party — proves the new maps are fair and should survive expected court challenges.
Illinois Democrats Look To Increase Edge With New Congressional Maps
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.
Kinzinger Becomes First Republican To Demand Trump Be Removed From Office; Joins Illinois Democrats In Call To Invoke 25th Amendment
"It's time to invoke the 25th Amendment and to end this nightmare," Kinzinger said.
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger Blasts Trump For 'Repugnant' Warning Of Civil War Over Impeachment
"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."
Illinois Politicians Debate President Trump's Future After Mueller Report Released
Depending on your political perspective, this day is either a relief, or the start of more scrutiny.
Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger Could Face Punishment For Critical Remarks About Wisconsin Governor
Illinois Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger is facing possible punishment for criticizing Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
Illinois U.S. Rep. Kinzinger Deployed To US-Mexican Border With Guard Unit
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.
Kinzinger 'Disgusted' By Trump For Mocking Republican Reps Who Distanced Themselves
Last week, Trump blamed House representatives who did not or may not win re-election, for not supporting him during their campaigns.
Kinzinger: Trump Attacks On Mueller Probe Not 'Helpful At All'
"Justice needs to be served in whatever capacity, so it's not an attack on our country," U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.
Some Dems Worry Trump Will Fire Mueller, Pardon Manafort And Others In Russia Probe
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the first indictments in the Russia probe are troubling for the nation.
Rauner and Other Illinois Elected Officials React To Virginia Shooting
Illinois elected officials took to social media to praise first responders and express condolences to Congressman Steve Scalise, who was shot in Virginia.
Durbin, Kinzinger Support Trump's Missile Strike In Syria
Some members of Illinois' congressional delegation backed President Donald Trump's decision to bomb a Syrian military base.
Illinois Republicans Optimistic About Trump's Inauguration
Downstate Congressman Adam Kinzinger knows that with Republicans in charge of Congress and the White House, it's a whole new ballgame.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger Won't Support Donald Trump For President
Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger says he cannot support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Kinzinger Still Has Doubts About Trump, But Says GOP Needs To Unite
Congressman Adam Kinzinger might still have some doubts about Republican nominee Donald Trump, but he brought a message of party unity to Illinois delegates at the Republican National Convention.
Bipartisan Panel Calls For Immigration Reform
A bipartisan panel of political powerhouses is saying that comprehensive Immigration Reform is coming, despite some stumbling blocks, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Jackson Jr. Defeats Dem Rival Halvorson In 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.), who faced his strongest challenge in years, defeated fellow Democrat Debbie Halvorson, in the 2nd Congressional District primary.
Dozens File To Run For U.S. House Seats
Dozens of people have filed to run for Illinois' 18 seats in the U.S. House.
GOP Wins US Rep. Debbie Halvorson's District
Republican Adam Kinzinger has defeated first-term Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson in Illinois' 11th congressional district.
GOP Claims Illinois Congressional Majority
Republicans are hoping to claim a majority in Illinois' congressional delegation for the first time in seven years and are pinning their hopes on four seats, but Democrats are confident they can hold on to their lead.
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Chicago area elected officials call Texas school massacre 'heartwrenching,' 'every parent's nightmare'
Elected officials from the Chicago area expressed shock and grief Tuesday after a shooting left 14 children and one adult dead in Uvalde, Texas.
Expert: Shootings like the Uvalde, Texas school massacre are often 'highly predictable, highly preventable'
At least 14 students and one teacher were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas.
Man set on fire in River North
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Nearly 200 residents displaced after condo building fire in Park Ridge
Four people were taken to a local hospital and are expected to recover.
'I'm very upset': Senior citizen fighting tow bill despite having parking permit from HHDC management
Getting towed is never fun. From the surprise of your missing car to the shock of the bill.
High waves, dangerous conditions along Chicago's lakefront Wednesday
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect Wednesday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Storms followed by sunshine
An isolated tornado can not be ruled out. Highs on Wednesday will be warmer in the 70s, thanks to a gusty south wind.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday
Temperatures climb to the 70s Wednesday.
Police say they've identified a suspect in brutal 2004 murder of Kevin Clewer, but they need more information
It was more than 18 years ago when Kevin Clewer was found stabbed to death in his East Lakeview apartment – and Chicago Police once again are asking for your help in the investigation.
White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for fourth loss in seven games
Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez each hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox set season highs in runs and hits in a win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Sky top Indiana Fever after being honored for championship
Candace Parker had 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Azura Stevens added 15 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.
WNBA championship banner raised for Sky
The season is less than a month old, and the Chicago Sky didn't need a reminder that they're coming off their first-ever WNBA title. But they got one anyway.
Aurora Pride Parade organizers decide police officers may not participate in uniform
Aurora will welcome its Pride Parade back in less than three weeks – but law enforcement officers have been told they won't be able to participate if they are dressed in uniform.
Woman shot, wounded near 95th Street Red Line terminal
Police said at 6:45 p.m., the 27-year-old woman was shot in the left arm on Lafayette Avenue near 95th Street.
Chicago Police head to Camp Pendleton In California in hopes of recruiting Marines
Police departments across the country are struggling to attract new officers and keep the ones they already have.
Schwindel hits 2 homers, Cubs power past Reds
Frank Schwindel homered twice in a game for the first time in his career, Marcus Stroman recovered from a rough start to pitch five effective innings, and the Chicago Cubs rolled past the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Warriors Coach, former Bulls star Steve Kerr on Texas mass shooting: 'I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough!'
Emotions, frustration, and anger boiled over for Golden State Warriors Head Coach and onetime Bulls star Steve Kerr Tuesday night in the wake of the massacre that killed 18 children in Texas.
DePaul track and field athletes getting ready for NCAA Regionals
"You have to remain focused and just remember that you're in this race, you're running with nine other people but it doesn't matter because you're running against the clock."
Wheaton woman opens up about being a COVID long hauler
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Contract sheds light about what one company's unarmed security cards are tasked with doing to keep CTA safe
As crime in the Chicago Transit Authority system continues to spike, the city is shelling out big bucks for unarmed security guards it has added to the transit system to try to fight it.
Two 12-year-old boys charged with attempted carjacking in Homan Square
The boys were arrested around 5:30 p.m., just moments after trying to carjack a woman in the 3400 block of West Lexington Street.
Families of 3 women who died in sweltering Rogers Park building sue James Sneider Apartments
"I told management I don't want to die in my apartment."
'I think everybody in my school struggles': A closer look at mental health awareness for young people
"It made me not want to be around people anymore. Not to talk to people. I just want to be alone all the time."
1 dead in 7-vehicle crash on Tri-State Tollway near Willow Road; southbound lanes reopened
The southbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway have reopened near Glenview, several hours after a fatal crash involving seven vehicles.
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Live Updates: At least 19 children, 2 adults killed after shooter opens fire at Texas elementary school
The shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers.
Chicago area elected officials call Texas school massacre 'heartwrenching,' 'every parent's nightmare'
Elected officials from the Chicago area expressed shock and grief Tuesday after a shooting left 14 children and one adult dead in Uvalde, Texas.
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At least 14 students and one teacher were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas.
Man set on fire in River North
The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
Nearly 200 residents displaced after condo building fire in Park Ridge
Four people were taken to a local hospital and are expected to recover.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
"They told me to hire a good lawyer, that this is probably a billing issue with the city."
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
Ransomware attacks have been on rise, and CBS 2 has found out why schools are especially vulnerable
CPS officials said a technology vendor, Battelle for Kids, was the victim of a ransomware attack last December, on a server that stores course information and evaluations.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
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Contract sheds light about what one company's unarmed security cards are tasked with doing to keep CTA safe
As crime in the Chicago Transit Authority system continues to spike, the city is shelling out big bucks for unarmed security guards it has added to the transit system to try to fight it.
Ald. Michael Scott Jr. resigning from City Council, joining Cinespace Studios
A close ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Scott was tapped as chair of the City Council Education Committee after Lightfoot took office in 2019.
Indiana lawmakers override Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of transgender sports ban
Indiana law now bans transgender females from competing in girls school sports, joining about more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws in the past two years.
Bally's River West casino plan wins key vote, final City Council approval set for Wednesday
"This is a generational opportunity which the city has been working towards for over 30 years," said Jennie Huang Bennett, the mayor's chief financial officer.
Experts wonder why it took vendor so long to notify Chicago Public Schools of data breach
Experts with whom we spoke said ransomware attacks in general – including those on school districts and vendors – are skyrocketing.
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Getting Hosed: A woman fights the city over a water bill she never should have received and wins
Getting Hosed, our exposé on Chicago's bad water billing, has saved consumers hundreds of thousands of dollars. So we wanted to know - what happens if you take on the City yourself?
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
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Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Expert: Risk for monkeypox is low for overall population
It has been almost three months since city leaders dropped COVID-19 restrictions – but as we head toward summer, experts warn we could see more COVID cases.
FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for fourth loss in seven games
Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez each hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox set season highs in runs and hits in a win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Sky top Indiana Fever after being honored for championship
Candace Parker had 16 points, six rebounds and seven assists, Azura Stevens added 15 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.
WNBA championship banner raised for Sky
The season is less than a month old, and the Chicago Sky didn't need a reminder that they're coming off their first-ever WNBA title. But they got one anyway.
Schwindel hits 2 homers, Cubs power past Reds
Frank Schwindel homered twice in a game for the first time in his career, Marcus Stroman recovered from a rough start to pitch five effective innings, and the Chicago Cubs rolled past the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Warriors Coach, former Bulls star Steve Kerr on Texas mass shooting: 'I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough!'
Emotions, frustration, and anger boiled over for Golden State Warriors Head Coach and onetime Bulls star Steve Kerr Tuesday night in the wake of the massacre that killed 18 children in Texas.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Getting towed is never fun; from the surprise of your missing car to the shock of the bill.
High waves, dangerous conditions along Chicago's lakefront Wednesday
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect Wednesday.
Condo building fire displaces residents in Park Ridge
Around 11 p.m., the Park Ridge Fire Department got call about people trapped on the fourth floor of a condo building.
Man set on fire in River North
The offender poured a flammable liquid on him before setting him on fire and running off.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
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