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Video Shows Apparent Immigration Arrests, Tear Gas Deployed as CBP Chief Bovino Returns to Chicago

Cattle · Chicago

Video Shows Apparent Immigration Arrests, Tear Gas Deployed as CBP Chief Bovino Returns to Chicago

42% Center coverage: 12 sources

Federal agents carried out apparent Chicago immigration arrests, including some in Little Village, as Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino made his return.See the Story

Cubs Agree to 1-Year Contract with LH Reliever Caleb Thielbar, AP Source Says

Chicago Cubs · Winnipeg

Cubs Agree to 1-Year Contract with LH Reliever Caleb Thielbar, AP Source Says

73% Left coverage: 11 sources

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Nick Martinelli, Northwestern Run Past Valparaiso

Evanston, Illinois · Evanston

Nick Martinelli, Northwestern Run Past Valparaiso

64% Center coverage: 11 sources

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Chicago City Council Races Against Clock to Pass 2026 Budget

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Chicago Budget 2026: Finance Committee Approves Alternate Plan without Controversial Head Tax in Mayor Brandon Johnson's Budget

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

The%20Chicago%20City%20Council%20Finance%20Committee%20approved%20an%20alternate%20city%20of%20Chicago%20budget%20plan%20that%20does%20not%20include%20Brandon%20Johnson's%20proposed%20head%20taxBrandon Johnson · Chicago See the Story

Jury Finds CPD Officers Involved in River North Shooting of Ariel Roman Not Liable

Coverage: 2 sources

A jury on Tuesday night found that the Chicago police officers involved in the shooting of Ariel Roman several years ago at a CTA station were not liable.Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Illinois tops nation for public sector union political spending

Coverage: 4 sources

(The Center Square) – Commonwealth Foundation Labor and Policy Senior Director David Osborne says Chicago’s growing reputation as the place where public sector unions flex plenty of political muscle is more than well deserved.Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Chicago is failing to keep proper track of most police discipline except firings, watchdog finds

Coverage: 2 sources

The city's watchdog agency says poor recordkeeping is hindering the Chicago Police Department from properly tracking officers' disciplinary histories.The reason is that the records are siloed in three different places: the police department, the city’s Department of Human Resources and the Office of Public Safety Administration, according to a report released Tuesday by city Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.The resulting “gaps” in recordkeepin…Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Medline Raises More than $6.2 Billion in Initial Public Offering, One of the Largest of the Year

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Northfield-based Medline has raised more than $6.2 billion in its intial public offering, making it one of the largest initial public offerings of the year. Medline sold about 216 million shares at $29 a piece — a larger offering than the company had initially outlined. The company said earlier this month that it planned to sell 179 million shares for between $26 and $30 a share. Shares of the massive medical supply company will begin trading pu…IPO · Northfield See the Story

One for the Books: Oak Park Landmarks Former Marshall Field's Store

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Oak Park village board has granted landmark status to a 96-year-old commercial building that was the first built-from-the-ground-up Marshall Field's store outside of Chicago.The five-story structure, 1144 Lake St. in the village's downtown, was cited for its connection to the historic, but now defunct, upscale retailer and for its architecture — a stately and unique blend of French Revival and Art Deco."Particularly of interest is the French…Oak Park, Illinois · Oak Park See the Story

Teenagers Raise Funds to Help High School Classmates with Parents in Immigration Detention

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

As hundreds of people gathered last month in a Chicago park for a rally against aggressive immigration enforcement, a group of teenagers was busy selling burgundy tote bags and sweatshirts emblazoned with “Support Undocumented Students.” The teens attend Solorio High School and are part of a club called the DREAM Team, which has been selling the sweatshirts for nearly a decade. The proceeds typically go toward college scholarships for classmates…Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

After ‘America’s Got Talent’ run, the Leo Catholic High School Choir is in demand

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Chicago isn’t ready to let go of its feel good story of the year.The Leo High School choir, which captured hearts while placing fourth on “America’s Got Talent” in September, is booking gigs around town at an unparalleled clip — with no end in sight.A recent sampling includes a carnival-themed holiday party for employees of Leo Burnett, one of the city’s largest ad agencies, a corporate event held by Honda at The Old Post Office, a Commercial Cl…Barack Obama · Chicago See the Story

Chicago Bulls trade talk: Is it time to move Coby White? Is there still a market for Nikola Vučević?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

It’s speculation season in Chicago. The Bulls are in a rut. It’s more than their 10-15 record. They haven’t won consecutive games in four weeks and struggle to compete with even the bottom-rung teams in the league. This was always meant to be a transitional season. Now it’s clear that the most the Bulls can get out of this season is a restructuring of the roster to speed along progress toward the flexibility the front office so deeply prizes. Wi…Chicago Bulls · Chicago See the Story

Nick Martinelli, Northwestern Run Past Valparaiso

64% Center coverage: 11 sources

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, CanadaEvanston, Illinois · Evanston See the Story