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Reproductive policy fights renew the focus on IVF - Roll Call

Advocates worry that an Alabama court decision will have a broader impact on the availability of in vitro fertilization.

Roll Call · Feb 20, 2024

Cantwell to accelerate pace of aviation bills in wake of door blowout - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell is looking further at airplane safety following the mid-flight door plug blowout on a Boeing aircraft.

Roll Call · Feb 13, 2024

US Senators discuss efforts to support Taiwan amid China tensions

In this Common Ground segment, Senator Tammy Duckworth and Senator Dan Sullivan discuss U.S. efforts to address the Taiwan situation with China, emphasizin...

Top News · Jan 27, 2024

Chicago’s Union Station to get $93 million for upgrades

The federal grant allotted is less than the $873 million the railroad sought and won’t address Amtrak’s wish list of track improvements outside the station.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023

What defines Pritzker-Johnson relationship so far? Tension

Don’t be fooled by the mayor’s winning smile and soaring, preacher’s son rhetoric, nor by the governor’s make-nice statements from the podium. There is real frustration and tension behind the scenes on both sides.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023

Biden lets Chicago replace dangerous lead water lines much slower than other cities

The president is ordering cities to replace lead pipes for drinking water within a decade. Chicago is getting at least 40 years to fix the problem.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

‘Near misses’ add urgency to FAA reauthorization efforts - Roll Call

A report questioning the safety of the air traffic control system is creating urgency for the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023

Veterans honored in Chicago and beyond: ‘They went with hope’

More than a hundred people gathered at Soldier Field to thank current and former service members for their sacrifices. “It feels good,” said Andrew Brown, who’s among more than 65,000 veterans living in Chicago. “Just being recognized as a veteran.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2023

Forever chemicals’ toxic legacy at Chicago’s airports

Firefighting foam with PFAS contaminated groundwater under Chicago airports.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023

Son of Chicagoans, Hersh Goldberg-Polin among five Hamas hostages with Illinois ties

The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were raised in Chicago. Of the 12 U.S. citizens seized by Hamas, five have Illinois connections — more than previously known.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023