Gun Deaths In Chicago: Why Is This Happening?
Chicago saw a record number of murders in 2016. With more than 700 homicides, there is more than one issue that led to this problem.
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'Killing Has To Stop' In Chicago, Says Senate Minority Whip
Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin talks about Chicago after more than 700 homicides in 2016. He says there's not one solution, but the city does need federal funds to grow the police force.
Chicago Police Say Repeat Gun Offenders Need To Be Held Accountable
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and Lisa Morrison Butler, Chicago's Commissioner of the Department of Family and Support Services, discuss the recent spike of violence in the city.
More Federal Gun Prosecutions Needed In Chicago, Says Police Board Leader
Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot discusses the rise in gun-related deaths in the city. She says the Chicago Police Department can't tackle the problem on its own.
Barbershop: Former Members Talk About What Led Them To Join Gangs In Chicago
To help us understand why so many young men contribute to Chicago's violence and gang problems we speak with former members, Andre Evans, Edwin Day and Mario Hardiman.
Illinois Congressman: Poverty Plays A Large Role In Chicago Gun Violence
Congressman Danny Davis is a Democrat representing Illinois's 7th District, which includes some Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by gun violence. His own grandson was shot and killed last November.
What We Know About The Fort Lauderdale Shooting Suspect
Esteban Santiago, 26, had been deployed to Iraq as part of the National Guard. In November, he visited an FBI office in Alaska, at which time he exhibited "erratic behavior."
Ethics Office Warns Confirmations For Trump Nominees Are Moving Too Fast
The head of the Office of Government Ethics writes that several nominees have not completed the required ethics review process or submitted financial disclosures. Hearings begin next week.
In Transit, Taiwan President Set To Stop In U.S. — Much To China's Displeasure
Tsai Ing-wen is on her way to Central America for a nine-day trip, but she will be stopping in Houston on the way. After a diplomatic dust-up last month, China is watching the trip closely.
What Kind Of 'Jobs President' Has Obama Been — In 8 Charts
President Obama inherited an economy that was cratering, the worst recession since the Great Depression. Slowly, but surely, things have turned around. The job market is strong, but quickly shifting.