It's been called one of the best sports documentaries ever made. Last year, the inspirational movie Hoop Dreams celebrated its 30-year anniversary. And today, the story of two young Chicago men chasing their dreams is still inspiring people of all ages.

In signing an executive order, presidents must provide the legal or constitutional justification for the order, according to the Library of Congress. How much power do executive orders have? Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news ...

The 1926 film "The Flying Ace" will be screened with live musical accompaniment to mark Black History Month. The film is one of the few remaining examples of a genre of early cinema marketed to Black audiences during the era of segregation.

James Madison suggested the idea of developing a congressional library at the new capital Washington City. Before that, the capital was located in Philadelphia and New York City.

A federal lawsuit was filed earlier in January, accusing a New York-based construction company of discriminatory actions.

California airport control tower set to go dark by end of week

The first foreign leader to visit President Donald Trump at the White House in his second term will be wanted for war crimes.

Symbols really do matter. Trump has placed a picture of President Andrew Jackson in the Oval Office. Jackson was an owner of enslaved people who became wealthy because of the institution of slavery. His Indian Removal Act forced more than 50,000 Native Americans off their ancestral homes, opening up the land for white settlement.

Miles Davis’ record Kind of Blue is not only considered one of the greatest jazz albums of all time, but one of the greatest albums of all time. The album

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been asked to appear before Congress next month to discuss the city’s status as a sanctuary city.

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday invited President Donald Trump to deliver an address to Congress in March, a speech that would mark Trump's first joint address to Congress of his second term.

It is unknown whether Johnson will appear before Congress, but he is expected to address media on Tuesday along with Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling concerning the enhanced immigration ...