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After police chase, 6 people arrested for allegedly targeting students at Peoria high schools

Peoria Police said an early morning traffic pursuit Tuesday involved individuals in a stolen vehicle who had been attempting to run over students in the parking lots at both Richwoods and Peoria high schools.

Jan. 6 Committee investigator Tim Heaphy reacts to pardons of U.S. Capitol rioters

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Tim Heaphy, a lead investigator for the House Ccommittee on the U.S. Capitol attack, about President Trump's clemency for all of the Jan. 6 defendants.

Announcing the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest

Nearly 6,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Utah band that rose to the top.

Gabriel Sterling, one of Georgia's top election officials, defended the state's voting system against former President Trump's election lies and warned violence could result from the false claims. He's among the witnesses at the House Jan. 6th committee's fourth hearing.

The Jan. 6 committee holds its fourth hearing today. Here's what we know

Tuesday's hearing is expected to focus on former President Trump's pressure on officials to change the results of voting in their states.

Jay Johnston has pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He's seen here in an image from an FBI affidavit.

Actor Jay Johnston of 'Bob's Burgers' and other comedies pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case

In his career, Johnston has repeatedly portrayed police officers and agents, from Arrested Development to The Sarah Silverman Program and Men in Black II. His actions against police cost him a job.

What AG Merrick Garland told NPR about the Jan. 6 probe and death penalty

Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks exclusively to NPR about the Jan. 6 investigation, the death penalty and other facets of his job.

House committee prepares to hold its 8th public hearing on the events of Jan. 6

Members of the panel will focus on former President Donald Trump's inaction to stop the riot at the U.S. Capitol. This hearing is framed as a sort of summer capstone to the series of public hearings.

Gov. JB Pritzker announces the state’s six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure plan at a news conference Wednesday in Chicago.

Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan

Largest-ever plan covers roads, bridges, waterways, airports, transit and more

In this image made from video, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks about a stabbing attack during a press conference, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand authorities say they shot and killed a violent extremist after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured six shoppers. Ardern described Friday's incident as a terror attack.

A Man Is Shot Dead By New Zealand Police After He Attacks 6 In A Supermarket

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the man was a Sri Lankan national who was inspired by the Islamic State group and described the incident as a terror attack.

Gunman kills 2, wounds 6 others during a shooting at Florida State University

Authorities are investigating a shooting at Florida State University that killed two people and wounded six others. The suspect is hospitalized and is the son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy.

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