Daywatch: What to know ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration

Published   Jan 20, 2025 12:30PM
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day. ... Read more

Live updates: Donald Trump and JD Vance to take office on In



What to KnowPresident-elect Donald Trump spent the weekend in Washington D.C., taking a victory lap in the days before he returns to the White House as the 47th president.The day is expected to be a mix of traditional ceremonies and ... Read more

How will Trump’s mass deportation promise affect my commun

President-elect Donald Trump’s promise for the largest deportation operation in United States history — has sent a ripple of worry across communities. ... Read more

Biden pardons Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Milley, Jan. 6 committ



President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley and members of Congress who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The spate of preemptive pardons came hours before President-elect Donald Trump ... Read more

Chicago forecast: Cold weather advisory issued, with wind chills as low as -25 to come

Published   Jan 20, 2025 05:53AM


Chicago was waking up to a bitter cold morning Monday, with sub-zero temperatures and wind chills as low as -15. And it’s only going to get colder from there, the NBC 5 Storm Team says.



“We’re cold all the way around,” NBC 5 Meteorologist Pete Sack said, of the frigid temperatures.



Across the entire Chicago area, a cold weather advisory was in effect through 12 p.m. Monday, with wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero. That advisory will go int ... Read more

Regardless of verdict, could Madigan trial be make-or-break

The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond the federal courthouse, with the verdict representing a potential make-or-break moment at the Illinois Capitol. ... Read more

Column: Flossmoor cancer survivor combats food insecurity am

Flossmoor resident and cancer survivor Ann Jackson launched the Center for Food Equity in Medicine at Flossmoor Community Church. ... Read more

Illinois affected by a record number of billion-dollar clima

12 events cost the state a total of nearly $4 billion in damages — 9 were severe storms with tornadoes, hail and high winds. ... Read more