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Law enforcement standoff with protesters Saturday outside an ICE processing facility in Broadview.

Excessive force allegations against immigration agents are the focus of a Chicago court hearing

Witnesses in a Chicago courtroom described Wednesday being hit with tear gas and claims by others that they were struck with rubber bullets and other objects as part of excessive force by authorities on protesters during demonstrations over the detainment of immigrants and federal immigration policies.

U.S. Border Patrol agents were seen gathered at a 7-Eleven on Northwest Highway in Mount Prospect Tuesday.

Mount Prospect residents call for village response to ICE, submit petition

Mount Prospect residents packed village hall Tuesday demanding Mayor Paul Hoefert and the village board take action in response to federal immigration enforcement operations in their community.

Officials discuss new transit legislation Tuesday. From left are state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, Sen. Robert Peters, Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, Senate Transportation Committee Chair Ram Villivalam, Sen. Celina Villanueva, Chicago Federation of Labor President Bob Reiter, and Sen. Mike Simmons.

An integrated system, improved security, no rate hikes in 2026: Lawmakers detail transit rescue plan

Higher fares anticipated on Metra, Pace and the CTA are off the menu for 2026 following passage of a transit rescue bill, officials said Tuesday.

Pedestrian dead after being struck by SUV in Lincolnshire

An 81-year-old man is dead after being struck by an SUV Tuesday evening in Lincolnshire.

Harper College in Palatine and four other suburban community colleges are among the 200 institutions nationwide eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

5 suburban community colleges selected among the Top 200 nationwide to compete for 2027 Aspen Prize

Five suburban community colleges are among the 200 institutions nationwide selected as eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Kiki Sabic of Des Plaines plays Bozo buckets during the inaugural Meadows Fest at Kimball Hill Park in September. Rolling Meadows officials announced the three-day fest is coming back next year.

Rolling Meadows 2026 events: Meadows Fest rocks on, but Hoedown gets the boot

Rolling Meadows officials plan to bring back Meadows Fest in 2026 after its successful debut in 2025, but will eliminate the Hometown Hoedown Fall Fest and Bites & Beats due to low attendance.

Arlington Heights Trustee Wendy Dunnington

Arlington Heights weighs ICE ban on municipal sites

Some Arlington Heights trustees want to ban federal immigration authorities from using municipal property for enforcement operations, mirroring measures enacted by other local governments.

Kemper Lakes Golf Club hosts its 18th wholesale wine exposition this weekend. For the last few years, the private Kildeer club has organized the tasting around a theme. Last year’s event was western-inspired.

Wine tastings at suburban clubs becoming popular affairs

Like several other private suburban clubs, Kemper Lakes Golf Club hosts wine tastings throughout the year. The Kildeer club’s marquee event, featuring more than 30 vendors, takes place this weekend and is expected to attract 700 wine enthusiasts.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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