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Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Jan. 11, 2024 - Full Show

Hundreds of migrants are using CTA buses as shelters at the city’s landing zone. Should citizenship be reserved for only those born here? And a community business hub is coming to Little Village.

Little Village Community Hub to Connect Local Entrepreneurs to Resources, Programming

Little Village is known for its business corridor and its Latino entrepreneurship. A space coming to the heart of the neighborhood is designed to help those without access to resources kickstart a business.

Who Should Have US Citizenship? Renewed Calls for Ban on Birthright Citizenship

Some Republican presidential candidates said they want to do away with birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants living in the U.S. unlawfully. Right now, anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen.

Takeaways From Closing Arguments in Donald Trump’s $370 Million Civil Fraud Trial

Donald Trump’s decision to launch into a monologue at the conclusion of his lawyers’ closing arguments reflected the fact that the civil fraud trial is a serious threat to Trump’s business and brand – New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking to bar Trump from doing business in the state

Chicago Rapper G Herbo Sentenced to Probation in Credit Card Fraud Plot to Fund Lavish Lifestyle

Under a deal with prosecutors reached last year, the 28-year-old Chicago rapper, whose real name is Herbert Wright III, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed several counts of aggravated identity theft.

Illinois Secretary of State Says Updates Will Make Booking Previously Hard-to-Get License, Driving Test Appointments Easier

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says another round of updates should make it easier to book in-person appointments and reduce the number of people who actually need to make those appointments.

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chicago Region, Snow Totals Away From Lakefront Could Top Half a Foot

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Chicago and the surrounding region, in effect from 3 a.m. Friday through noon on Saturday.

Online Fundraiser Launched to Provide ‘Stable Housing’ for Family of 5-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Ill at Pilsen Shelter and Died

The GoFundMe campaign organized on behalf of the parents of Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero has raised more than $6,000 out of its $25,000 goal as of Thursday afternoon.

Pitcher Shōta Imanaga and Chicago Cubs Finalize $53 Million, 4-Year Contract

Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $53 million, four-year contract on Thursday, a deal that includes a club option that could make the agreement worth $80 million over five seasons.

Little Village Shelter to House 220 Migrants as Asylum Seekers Continue to Arrive in Chicago Area

Illinois officials said they don’t know when or where migrants will arrive, nor how many — making it difficult to coordinate care, particularly given that many asylum seekers don’t have coats and clothing appropriate for Chicago’s winter weather.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Jan. 10, 2024 - Full Show

CPS is going a different route to address its bus driver shortage. What a permanent child tax credit could mean for Illinois families. And reaction to the ouster of Harvard University’s first Black woman president.

Resignation of Harvard University’s First Black Female President Continues to Spark Commentary

Claudine Gay resigned after backlash to her testimony at a congressional hearing where she was criticized for not doing enough to tackle antisemitism on campus. She also faced accusations of plagiarism. Gay’s supporters, however, said her ouster reflects a system that wasn’t built for people of color.

What a Permanent Child Tax Credit Could Mean for Families in Illinois

Advocates and lawmakers are calling for a permanent child tax credit to help lessen the economic burden on struggling families.

Buck Around and Find Out — Professional Bull Riders Bring Thrills to Chicago Area, 8 Seconds at a Time

Professional Bull Riders is a sports league based on the most popular event at rodeos: bull riding, the man-versus-beast contest in which a cowboy rides a bull in search of eight seconds of glory and a slice of prize money. A tour is coming to Rosemont Jan. 12-13.

Buckle Up for a Wild Weather Run: Weekend Storm Set to Bring Snow — How Much is Still TBD — With Deep Freeze Certain to Follow

The National Weather Service is still refining its forecast in terms of snow totals, but is certain that a storm system and arctic blast will hit Chicago this weekend.