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

Published   Jan 20, 2025 12:30PM
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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

Chicago forecast: Cold weather advisory issued, with wind ch



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.



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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

What time is the Trump Inauguration today? Channel, schedule, how to watch and more

Published   Jan 20, 2025 06:28AM


Editor’s Note: The live blog for Inauguration Day can be found here. Live coverage begins at 9 a.m. CT in the player above.



President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office as the United State’s 47th president on Inauguration Day Monday, Jan. 20 as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.



But when exactly does the inauguration take place, and when will Trump officially take office?

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DOE Will Assist 24 Communities With Locally Tailored Pathway

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the inaugural communities selected as part of the Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP), a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to help energy-overburdened ... Read more

Seeking a spark for protests attracting ‘9 people and a do

Al Raby was a civil rights activist in Chicago who in 1965 brought Martin Luther King Jr. to Chicago for a "Northern Crusade." ... Read more

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's open and closed? Schools,



Monday, Jan. 20 marks a federal holiday, but it’s not for Inauguration Day — it’s in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.



Though King’s birthday was on Jan. 15, the holiday ho ... Read more