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ICE Arrests Suburban Police Officer and Accuses Him of Being in US Illegally

ICE agents arrested a police officer Thursday morning in suburban Hanover Park, accusing him of being an unlawful immigrant from Montenegro.

Students With Disabilities Practice Alongside UIC Women’s Basketball Team as Part of the Beautiful Lives Project

The Beautiful Lives Project works to empower those with disabilities through sports and arts programming across the country.

Appeals Court Upholds Federal Judge’s Temporary Order Blocking National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area

A three-judge panel of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration’s request to allow the president to immediately deploy National Guard troops into Chicago.

Dabrowski Sets Fundraising Bar at $1.5M in GOP Primary for Illinois Governor

Illinois’ Republican primary for governor is growing expensive as the party's 2022 nominee works to rebuild his campaign fund while another candidate receives support from one of the state’s wealthiest Republican donors.

Chicago City Council Approves New Firefighters Union Contract

The City Council also agreed to pay $8 million to the family of Leonardo Guerrero, who died after being strapped to a stretcher by Chicago Fire Department paramedics.

Federal Judge Wants Immigration Agents in Chicago to Wear Body Cameras, Address Tactics: ‘I’m Really Not Happy’

In response, Judge Sar Ellis announced Thursday she will require all federal agents with body cameras to have them on during encounters with immigration protesters.

Pritzker Tax Summaries Show More Than $10M in 2024 Income — Not Including Trusts

The summaries offer a glimpse into the billionaire governor’s finances, although the campaign did not disclose the total income of trusts benefiting his family. Pritzker does not take a salary from the state and placed his assets in a “blind” trust when he became governor.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls for $617M in New Taxes to Close Budget Gap, Avoid Layoffs

“The line to draw here is that we either are going to protect working people in Chicago from Trump’s cuts, or we are going to open up the floodgates and allow these individuals to be hurt and harmed further,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

Chicago to Pay $35.6M to Settle 6 Police Misconduct Cases

Nine months into the year, Chicago taxpayers have spent at least $266.8 million to resolve nearly two and a half dozen lawsuits, exceeding the city’s annual budget to resolve lawsuits alleging police misconduct by nearly $185 million, city records show.

After 6 1/2 Years, CPD Now in Compliance With 22% of Consent Decree: Monitors

The jump of six percentage points in the level of full compliance with the consent decree reached between Jan. 1 and June 30 is the second largest increase in the six and a half years that the federal court order has been in effect.

Same Name, New Legacy: Ald. Walter ‘Red’ Burnett on His New Role and Development in the West Loop

The 29-year-old Walter “Red” Burnett was confirmed Sept. 25, officially making him the youngest member of the City Council. Burnett says he is charting a new path for the 27th Ward, overseeing several development projects and addressing affordability for longtime residents.  

Newly Minted MacArthur Fellow Tonika Lewis Johnson on How Art Can Connect Communities

Tonika Lewis Johnson is a social justice artist, photographer and author from Englewood whose work highlights systemic racism and disinvestment in Chicago. The multihyphenate is one of 22 fellows granted this year’s prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.

Chicago Expands Food Scrap Compost Drop-Off Program to 13 Public Libraries

The addition of the library locations brings the total number of drop-off options to 33.

Oct. 15, 2025 - Full Show

How residents on the North Side are supporting their immigrant neighbors. And meet the newest member of the Chicago City Council.

Federal Immigration Agents Targeted Northwest Side Neighborhoods. Residents Banded Together to Push Back

Luis Kevin Islas says lately the Rogers Park neighborhood is like a “ghost town.” In recent weeks, the area has seen an increase in federal immigration agents and raids.