Articles filed under Chicago
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ICE officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge saysOct 16, 2025 10:39 am - A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against protesters. Federal Judge Sara Ellis says she was a "little startled" after seeing TV images of clashes between agents and the public.
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The rat of the famed Chicago Rat Hole was almost certainly a squirrelOct 16, 2025 9:26 am - The Chicago Rat Hole was the city’s hottest new attraction last year. Tourists swarmed to a quiet residential neighborhood to see the decades-old imprint of a rodent pres...
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‘Nothing to compare it to’: Immigration attorneys describe chaotic and complex systemOct 14, 2025 5:05 pm - As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, immigration attorneys are stepping up efforts to protect clients and keep them informed about their rights.
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French tech company announces new headquarters at Chicago quantum research parkOct 11, 2025 2:04 pm - French quantum computing company Pasqal plans to build its U.S. headquarters in Chicago at the state’s new tech research park.
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Two newcomers in 6th Congressional District raceOct 11, 2025 9:17 am - Two political newcomers have entered the race for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat, a post now held by Democrat Sean Casten of Downers Grove.
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‘The deployments create fear’: Immigration crackdown hurting restaurant staffing, reservationsOct 10, 2025 12:31 pm - Now in its second month, the Operation Midway Blitz immigration crackdown is causing problems at Chicago-area restaurants, industry insiders say.
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National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeksOct 10, 2025 9:02 am - National Guard troops were expected Friday to begin patrolling in Memphis, a day after a federal judge in Illinois blocked the deployment of troops in the Chicago are...
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Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago areaOct 09, 2025 10:46 am - President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Illinois faces legal scrutiny Thursday at a pivotal court hearing, a day after a small number of troops began...
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Empowering Women joins sixth annual Global 5K WalkOct 08, 2025 10:42 pm - Empowering Women, a Chicago-based nonprofit, organized the sixth annual Global 5K Walk in Hanover Park on Oct. 5 to raise awareness about domestic violence.
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‘Rock the Town for Hearing’ to raise funds for children with hearing lossOct 08, 2025 6:54 pm - The Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources is hosting its annual "Rock the Town for Hearing" concert on Nov. 8 to raise funds for programs that benefit deaf and hard-of-hearing children and young adults.