Duckworth: Trump Sacrificing Veterans For Obamacare Repeal Bill
Senator Tammy Duckworth said as many as seven million veterans could lose tax credits under the GOP-backed plan to replace Obamacare.
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Senator Tammy Duckworth said as many as seven million veterans could lose tax credits under the GOP-backed plan to replace Obamacare.
The Republican health care plan might not have the support necessary to pass in the House, which was scheduled to vote on the legislation Thursday night.
Cleveland-area pastor Darrell Scott abruptly canceled a planned meeting Tuesday with "street leaders" eager to bring an end to violence in Chicago with the help of President Donald Trump.
A couple shuts down their Chicago music store, and blame people who allegedly harassed and threatened them because they back President Trump.
President Trump called the ruling an example of "unprecedented judicial overreach" and said his administration would appeal it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey was defending his office's use of a social media meme involving President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama, after some criticized the posts as racist.
Chicago's image is taking a beating around the world. Several Chicagoans offer a vigorous defense of the city and all the good it holds.
President Trump unveiled the Republican plan to replace Obamacare, but it immediately came under fire from both the left and the right.
It happened on the day the president signed a revised travel ban against some Muslim-majority countries. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
The west suburban Republican -- under fire for not meeting with constituents in town hall-style settings -- did not entertain questions from constituents or reporters outside the City Club. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
President Donald Trump's revised travel ban drew a swift rebuke from opponents of the original ban, who said the new executive order is "nothing more than a wolf in sheep's clothing," which still unfairly targets Muslim immigrants.
Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation weigh in on Trump's tweets accusing Obama of having Trump Tower wiretapped.
A team of lawyers was standing by at O'Hare International Airport on Monday, waiting to help anyone who might be affected by a new travel ban President Donald Trump signed to replace the one blocked by the courts.
Trump took to Twitter to accuse former President Obama of wiretapping phone calls made by Trump during the campaign, but cited no source.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside of Trump Tower on Friday night to show their support for transgender rights.
Rep. Mike Bost described the town halls as "out of control." He added that they were like "the cleansing that the Orientals used to do where you'd put one person out in front and 900 people yell at them."
Cardinal Blase Cupich is telling priests of the Archdiocese to not allow federal agents onto church property without a warrant.
Rush says the president has talked so much about Chicago's crime problems, he has an obligation to be part of the solution. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
The Republican also recounted many familiar themes: cutting taxes, building a Mexican border wall and repealing Obamacare.
Obviously, immigration reform is on the minds of the Democratic members of the Illinois congressional delegation.
The Illinois Attorney General declined President Trump's invitation to meet with a group of states' attorneys general at the White House.
Photos of the White House Adviser kneeling on an Oval Office couch with her shoes on sparked debate about decorum in the executive mansion.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said if President Donald Trump is serious about helping Chicago deal with violent crime, he'll focus on investments in impoverished neighborhoods.
Exactly who he's talking to he won't say. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
Around 100 activists, artists and clergy gathered to promote immigrant artists and to denounce the president's immigration policies.
The Cubs (87-70) could have clinched a playoff berth with a win or an Arizona loss, but the Diamondbacks won 7-2 at Colorado.
Crown Point native Chris Payne was arrested for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman, which he has adamantly claimed from the beginning that he had nothing to do with.
The interim superintendent says if the district does nothing, it won't be able to pay teachers and staff down the line.
The explorer, who admits he was looking for a way into the shuttered Ford City Mall Monday night, says he was attacked outside the mall by security in an unprovoked assault.
Gabriela Jaquez and Sydney Taylor scored 18 points apiece and Kamilla Cardoso added 17.
Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Quinlan has filed a lawsuit seeking to keep three rivals off the ballot, arguing they shouldn't be allowed to run for mayor while also running for re-election to their current positions.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Chris Payne, in his own handwriting, sent a letter to CBS News Chicago from his prison cell in Chiba, east of Tokyo. He was arrested for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman, which he has adamantly claimed from the start he had nothing to do with.
In addition to her schoolwork in China, Lian practices for two to three hours a day and knows more than 1,300 solving algorithms.
Last fall, parents and students rallied to keep schools open after the district raised the flag about the financial problems. They ended up closing two schools. Another year and more closures loom.
Jacob Lestina, 21, of Oswego, has been charged with three counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated battery, and two counts of failure to report an accident.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest, including when rain could return, in First Alert Weather.
Crown Point native Chris Payne was arrested for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman, which he has adamantly claimed from the beginning that he had nothing to do with.
The death of a fourth beluga whale, the third rescued from Marineland in Canada, at the Shedd has raised questions about just how medically fragile they were when they arrived.
The interim superintendent says if the district does nothing, it won't be able to pay teachers and staff down the line.
The explorer, who admits he was looking for a way into the shuttered Ford City Mall Monday night, says he was attacked outside the mall by security in an unprovoked assault.
Indiana State Police said the Lowell Post Criminal Investigations Bureau, along with members of the SWAT Team, attempted to serve a high-risk felony arrest warrant on an individual residing in Lake County.
Crown Point native Chris Payne was arrested for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman, which he has adamantly claimed from the beginning that he had nothing to do with.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
They're not regular donuts, they're quantum donuts. That's the pitch from a business hoping to get more dough as a massive new quantum computing campus continues construction in South Chicago.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
The Cubs (87-70) could have clinched a playoff berth with a win or an Arizona loss, but the Diamondbacks won 7-2 at Colorado.
Gabriela Jaquez and Sydney Taylor scored 18 points apiece and Kamilla Cardoso added 17.
Brenton Doyle and Munetaka Murakami added home runs for the White Sox, who also helped their wild-card cause should they fail to catch Cleveland.
The Medinah County Club has been transformed into a massive international sporting venue as 24 pro golfers will compete in two teams.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
