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Chicago Police Department Revises Plan to Handle Protests Around DNC After Reform Groups Object

The revised policy represents a “substantial improvement” over the original policy, according to a coalition of police reform groups that challenged the policy in federal court.

Week in Review: Illinois GOP Chair Quits, Mayor Creates Chicago Reparations Task Force

Mayor Brandon Johnson creates a task force to get the ball rolling on reparations. President Joe Biden moves to protect “dreamers” and long-time undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. And Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy quits.

16-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Shooting Death of 7-Year-Old Boy on Chicago’s Near West Side

A 16-year-old has been charged with first-degree in murder in the shooting death of a 7-year-old boy on the Near West Side earlier this week, police announced Friday.

How Joe Biden and Donald Trump are Taking Very Different Approaches to Preparing for Next Week’s Debate

The CNN debate will be full of firsts, with the potential to reshape the presidential race. Never before in the modern era have two presumptive nominees met on the debate stage so early in the general election season. Never before have two White House contenders faced off at such advanced ages, with widespread questions about their readiness.

Border Encounters Down 25% Since Biden Announced Asylum Restrictions, Border Agency Says

The announcement is a welcome development for President Joe Biden, whose executive action on June 4 that shut off access to asylum for migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally sought to address an ongoing crisis that has become a significant political challenge.

GOP Convention Security in Milwaukee Will Allow Guns Within Outer Perimeter, Sets Parade Route for Demonstrators

The plan calls for two perimeters that extend for blocks around the arena. Vehicles will have to pass through checkpoints to travel between the two boundaries. Pedestrians will be allowed to move freely without being screened in that area but only convention goers will be allowed within the inner perimeter.

How Does Hot Weather Kill? It Confuses Your Brain, Shuts Down Your Organs and Overworks Your Heart.

As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what’s happening inside the human body can become a life-or-death battle decided by just a few degrees.

Local Advocates React to Biden’s New Immigration Order Protecting Undocumented Spouses and Expediting Work Visas for ‘Dreamers’

For some local advocates who work on immigrations issues, the action is a welcome one.

How Oliver Platt Moonlights on ‘The Bear,’ While Still Clocking in at ‘Chicago Med’

Both “The Bear” and “Chicago Med” are set and shot in Chicago so Platt was able to work on them in the same day — by walking the 200 yards between his two trailers.

Man Accused of Killing 7 at Highland Park July 4 Parade Might Change Not-Guilty Plea

Robert Crimo III was scheduled to face trial next February on a raft of charges, including murder and attempted murder, for the shooting in Highland Park nearly two years ago.

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke to be Sentenced Monday on Racketeering, Bribery and Attempted Extortion Convictions, Judge Rules

Judge Kendall sided with prosecutors, who blasted the request for a postponement as a “last-ditch effort” by Burke to avoid being sentenced on Monday for racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion.

Thunder Trade Guard Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso, AP Source Says

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, June 20, 2024 - Full Show

The president touts new protections for undocumented spouses and faster work visas for “Dreamers.” And how extreme heat is impacting working conditions. 

As Temperatures Climb, Advocates Say People Working in Hot Warehouses or Laboring Outdoors Need More Protections

Advocates say a lack of regulation is leading to life-threatening conditions, but are working to educate workers about their rights.

Reject ‘Last-Ditch’ Effort by Ex-Ald. Ed Burke to Delay Sentencing, Feds Urge Judge

“The public, as well as the victims in this case, have a strong interest in finality and bringing the case to a close,” prosecutors wrote. “Unfounded, eleventh-hour requests for delay like this one contribute to a general sense that the wheels of justice turn too slowly.”