Congressman says federal forces coming to Chicago could be "deeply disturbing"
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said he hoped federal forces would work with local law enforcement while in Chicago.
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Trump to send agents to Chicago, other cities
President Trump said Wednesday he would deploy federal agents to cities he says are run by Democratic mayors that are weak on crime, including Chicago. The move comes as the president, who is trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in most polls, seizes on a theme of "law and order." Carter Evans reports.
Trump deploys more federal agents to cities
President Trump on Wednesday announced he would deploy federal agents to some U.S. cities, part of an effort to crack down on a rise in violence. But the move is getting push back from several mayors. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump to send federal forces into 3 cities
President Trump on Wednesday announced plans to send federal forces into Chicago, Kansas City and Albuquerque, New Mexico, after facing backlash for sending federal forces into Portland, Oregon, in recent days. Attorney Terri Austin joins CBSN to discuss the constitutionality of the president's decision.
Chicago sees surge of gun violence
Fifteen people were wounded in a drive-by shooting outside a funeral home in Chicago's South Side. The number of shooting victims is up 50% compared to last year. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Trump expands use of federal agents as mayors push back
But Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she won't let federal troops terrorize her city.
Chicago police chief pleads for an end to violence
"There is no comfort in revenge, put the guns down," said Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown.
15 people wounded in shooting at Chicago funeral home
The victims' conditions weren't clear. There were multiple suspects and one person of interest was being questioned.
Federal agents' response to Portland protests
Federal officers were filmed shooting tear gas and smoke bombs at protesters early Tuesday morning in Portland, Oregon, and the Department of Homeland Security is preparing to deploy agents to other cities. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Portland, and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a homeland security correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN with more on who these agents are and questions about their legal authority.
Heat wave will bring scorching temperatures to the eastern U.S.
About two dozen daily maximum heat records are in jeopardy, especially across the Northeast.
Deadly gun violence over July 4th weekend
A 7-year-old girl in Chicago, an 8-year-old girl in Atlanta, and a 6-year-old boy in Philadelphia were among those killed in a spate of shootings over the holiday weekend. Dozens of people were wounded in cities around the U.S. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green has details.
Photographer Ryan Bakerink's Chicago 2020 time capsule
One Chicago resident’s project to photograph all 77 of the city's neighborhoods became something entirely unexpected due to the coronavirus pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests. Ryan Bakerink talked with “Sunday Morning” producer Sara Kugel about his images of Chicago captured during a historic time.
Chicago police reduce use of force, but "denial and impunity" linger
Current calls for police reform echo protests in Chicago after the death of Laquan McDonald more than five years ago.
Police reform too slow, Chicago residents say
Last year, Chicago police were court-ordered to enact reforms in light of the 2014 shooting death of Laquan McDonald. CBS News spoke to the Chicago Police Department and community stakeholders on the progress that has been made and what still needs to be done. Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago.
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “Chicago” in lockdown
When there is not a pandemic, the cast of the Tony-winning musical “Chicago” performs at New York’s Ambassador Theatre, home of the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Alas, with stages shut down, the quarantined ladies of “Chicago” (Amra-Faye Wright, Arian Keddell, Mary Claire King, Pilar Millhollen, Rachel Schur and Tonya Wathen) have created a socially-distanced performance of "Cell Block Tango," exclusively for "Sunday Morning” viewers. Happy Father’s Day!
Forty Acres Fresh Market's fight against inequality goes beyond food
Liz Abunaw says the nationwide protests demanding justice for systemic racism comes as no surprise.
"We've got to be bold": Chicago mayor on reforming the police
"This is our moment to make sure that state legislators and local officials really rise to the occasion — not just with record rhetoric, but with actions," Lightfoot said on the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union."
Black Lives Matter protest in Chicago
Photographer Ryan Bakerink documented, in black-and-white, the diversity and passion of marchers, and then, in color, captured the fallout of unrest in the city
Woman claims cop put knee on neck after she was yanked from car
Police say they thought the woman and driver were among looters in the area when they swarmed the car outside a mall and started banging their batons on the windows.
Chicago Public Schools suspends free meal program
The suspension was announced just hours after the school system's CEO offered assurances that free meals would continue.
Chicago mayor battling two pandemics in her first year in office
Despite strict stay-at-home orders during the pandemic, gun violence in Chicago has continued.
Thousands forced to leave Ford Chicago plant day after it reopened
Someone tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the quick change in plans
Trump: Sanctuary cities "dangerous and shameful"
President Trump criticized so-called sanctuary cities as he addressed a conference of police chiefs in Chicago. Watch his remarks.
Barack Obama calls out "woke culture"
Former President Barack Obama spoke about political division at the annual summit for the Obama Foundation, the couple's nonprofit organization. He said supporters of "woke" culture need to understand, "The world is messy. There are ambiguities."
Chicago teachers' strike ends
The Chicago teachers' strike officially ended Thursday after 11 days of missed classes. Classes will resume in the nation's third-largest public school district on Friday.
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