Tammy Duckworth

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth told NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern that the United States should have a single focus in Afghanistan: “right now our focus needs to be on making sure we leave no American behind.”

Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded more than $9 million to the state of Illinois to support education efforts and to expand availability of the coronavirus vaccine. According to a press release, more than $7.3 million will go to the state of Illinois to educate residents about the benefits…

The row over AAPI representation among Biden nominees comes as lawmakers condemn a rise in anti-Asian violence amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Two Democratic senators have backed off their vow to withhold support for President Joe Biden’s nominees for administration posts until the White House better promotes diversity

Two Democratic senators are lashing out at the lack of Asian American and Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Tuesday took to Twitter to announce plans to run in 2022 for a second term.

Chicago White Sox fans were found to drink the most of any fan base in Major League Baseball, a new study showed.

Chicago could potentially see the return of some fans into the stands, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday, as the city prepares for baseball season to kick off.

Members of the Democratic Party of Illinois’ State Central Committee will meet Wednesday to select the party’s first new chair in more than 20 years following longtime leader and former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s resignation from the role last week. But dueling legal memos sent to committee members on Monday raised new questions about the race to lead the party...

Could Chicago and Illinois soon see the return of fans in the stands at professional sporting events?

As part of an effort to get more of Illinois vaccinated through opening a Chicago mass COVID-19 vaccination site, officials announced Friday that senior citizens will have a specially designated registration period.

The United Center won’t be the only mass vaccination site opening in the near future.

Uber is donating 20,000 free rides to help Chicago residents receive the coronavirus vaccine at the city’s new United Center mass vaccination site, the company announced Friday.

Chicago’s United Center will become a mass COVID vaccination site next month, offering up doses to thousands of people each day, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced alongside a coalition of local, state and federal officials Friday.

Crews are already clearing snow from the parking lots at the United Center as they begin work to turn it into a mass vaccination site. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

Chicago’s United Center will become a mass COVID vaccination site next month, offering up doses to thousands of people each day. Here’s what we know so far about the new federally-run operation.

Chicago’s United Center will be turned into a mass COVID-19 vaccination site opening next month, a coalition of city, state and federal officials announced Friday.

A coalition of Illinois, Chicago, Cook County and federal officials will deliver a joint COVID-19 update Friday.

The United Center could become a mass vaccination center as soon as next month. Sandra Torres reports.

The battle to replace Michael Madigan as head of the Illinois Democratic Party is heating up, with multiple candidates throwing their hats into the ring. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has more.