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Supreme Court Begins New Term. From LGBTQ Rights to Executive Power, Here’s What’s on the Agenda

The U.S. Supreme Court’s new term kicked off last week with culture-war topics and presidential authority on the docket.

Week in Review: Judge Temporarily Blocks Troops in Chicago; Government Shutdown Leads to Delays

Federal courts block the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. And a judge bans ICE from using tear gas against protesters and reporters.

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s Beloved Basketball Chaplain, Dies at 106

Sister Jean, the chaplain for the men’s basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school’s fairy-tale run to the Final Four, has died.

Oct. 9, 2025 - Full Show

A judge weighs whether to block National Guard troops in Illinois. And the new leader of Planned Parenthood of Illinois on the future of reproductive care.

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area

A federal judge is set to decide Thursday whether to block President Donald Trump from deploying 200 members of the Texas National Guard alongside 300 members of the Illinois National Guard to the Chicago area.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois CEO on the Future of Reproductive Care Amid Federal Threats

Illinois health care providers are bracing for more patients after Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin paused abortions last week. Local organizations like Planned Parenthood of Illinois have said they anticipate an uptick in out-of-state patients and are preparing to meet the increased demand.

Donald Trump Says Brandon Johnson, JB Pritzker ‘Should Be in Jail’ Over Chicago Police Response to ICE Protests

Trump’s comments, posted to his social media platform, came a day after 200 Texas National Guard troops under the command of federal officials arrived at a military facility near Joliet over the vehement objections of Pritzker and Johnson.

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Chicago Organizers Feel Whiplash as Trump Administration Freezes Funding for Red Line Extension

Local organizers who have been working on the project for more than 30 years said the Red Line extension is essential for those who live in “transportation deserts” on the Far South Side of the city.

Oct. 7, 2025 - Full Show

National Guard members arrive in the Chicago area. And the Trump administration moves to withhold federal funding for Chicago’s Red Line extension — a look at the impact.

‘We’re in Limbo’: Chicago’s Federal Workers Talk Government Shutdown, Working Without Pay

The federal government entered its sixth day of a shutdown Tuesday, leaving hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed.

Oct. 6, 2025 - Full Show

One on one with Mayor Brandon Johnson on National Guard troops in Illinois, immigration enforcement and more.

‘In No Way Are We Going to Accept This’: Johnson Vows to Resist Trump’s National Guard Deployment

“We’re not going to be intimidated in Chicago,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said. “It’s my responsibility to stand up to tyranny and to make sure that we are defending the people of this city.”

Week in Review: Federal Agents Patrol Downtown; Chicago Bears Seek Public Funding

Another week of aggressive immigration raids — including patrols on peaceful downtown streets. And the Trump administration wants to pause $2.1 billion in infrastructure funding for Chicago.

It’s Pumpkin Spice Season. These Chicago-Area Coffee Shops Are Serving Up Fall Favorites

While it may not feel like fall yet, pumpkin spice season has arrived. Get your fall-themed beverage fix at these local businesses.

Oct. 2, 2025 - Full Show

More demand for legal aid amid ramped-up immigration enforcement. And the Chicago Fire stadium project is moving forward — despite some concerns from residents.