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4 days ago
Takeaways from AP report on a Chicago raid that signals a major escalation of immigration crackdown
The immense show of force signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and amplified tensions in a city already on edge.
4 days ago
In Chicago, an immense show of force signals a sharp escalation in White House immigration crackdown
The apartments of dozens of other U.S. citizens were also targeted, residents said, and at least a half-dozen Americans were held for hours.
4 days ago
Witness testimony discussed at Day 2 of Sean Grayson trial
Court for the day lasted less than an hour.
4 days ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 2 Blog
Check back here for live blog coverage of day 2 of the trial.
5 days ago
Newspapers closing, news deserts growing for beleaguered news industry
While entrepreneurs are launching digital news sites, often backed by philanthropies, they haven't sprouted at a rate that makes up for the losses, the report from Northwestern University said.
5 days ago
ICE would need more money to expand use of bodycams in Chicago crackdown, official says
Kyle Harvick, deputy incident commander with CBP, said Border Patrol agents who are part of Operation Midway Blitz have cameras. He said 201 are in the Chicago area.
5 days ago
Jury selection complete in Sean Grayson murder trial; opening statements Wednesday
With 12 jurors and 3 alternates picked Monday, motions will be the focus of Tuesday's court proceedings.
5 days ago
Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services
A problem at Amazon's cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal.
5 days ago
Business leader: Tariffs are not all bad
Denzler says tariffs rein in bad actors but must also be predictable.
6 days ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 1 Blog
Check back here for live coverage of the first day of jury selection in the Sean Grayson trial.
6 days ago
State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate
Consumers likely to see premium hikes; many expected to drop coverage.
1 week ago
No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago
The second plane had its horizonal stabilizer struck and was not moving when the planes hit, officials said.
1 week ago
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
Administration claims courts have no right to check president’s military authority.
1 week ago
‘No Kings’ protests return as Trump ramps up authoritarian practices, organizers say
A Springfield rally is among those planned.
1 week ago
Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois
Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.
1 week ago
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.
1 week ago
Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
Among them are governors of the most populous blue states, California and New York, and several governors who are considered possible 2028 presidential candidates, including California's Gavin Newsom, Illinois' JB Pritzker and Maryland's Moore.
1 week ago
Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says
"I’m having concerns about my order being followed,” the judge said.
1 week ago
SNAP changes leave a bitter taste
Advocate says the "Big Beautiful Bill" shifts major costs to the state.
