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

What time is the Trump Inauguration today? Channel, schedule



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 ... 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.



“We ... Read more

In their 90s, Sisters of Mercy have spent their lives fighti

Sister JoAnn Persch and Sister Pat Murphy have devoted their lives advocating for local and federal immigration legislation to fix a broken system. ... Read more

Bill would eliminate road tests for many older drivers while allowing family members to report probl

Published   Jan 19, 2025 11:00AM
A bill that would eliminate the road test requirement for drivers under age 87 is being considered by Illinois lawmakers. ... 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

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

DCFS has made small steps in improving child placement but t

Illinois' child welfare agency has made small steps in improving how kids in its care are placed, but problems persist. ... Read more