Chicago court hearing to focus on allegations that immigration agents used excessive force

The preliminary injunction hearing stems from a lawsuit filed by news outlets and protesters who say agents have used too much force, including tear gas, during demonstrations.

Federal judge weighing ICE use of force in Chicago

A federal judge is set to hear arguments Wednesday and is weighing extending restrictions on the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area.

Chicago Fire Department battles massive blaze at Albany Park apartment building on Troy Street

A massive fire has engulfed an apartment building in Albany Park Tuesday afternoon. The fire appeared to erupt on the back side of a three-story residential building in the 5000 block of North Troy Street, not far from North Park University.

Judge to hear arguments as advocates sue feds over conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge is expected to hear arguments Tuesday after Illinois groups sued federal authorities last week for what they described as “inhumane” conditions at a Chicago-area immigration facility.

Records reveal Chicago mayor's 'gift room' was constructed after investigators turned away

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's "gift room" was built only after investigators were blocked from inspecting valuable gifts, raising transparency questions.

Latest Chicago Inspector General's report raises more questions about Mayor Brandon Johnson's gift room

A new report out Tuesday from the Chicago Inspector General raises more questions access to Mayor Brandon Johnson's gift room.

In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence

Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city.

Chicago band Whitney did some soul searching while making ‘Small Talk.’ Now they have a clear vision of what kind of band they want to be

After a decade as a band, their latest album, “Small Talk,” sounds like a new peak for the soulful folk-rockers. “Dandelions,” the lead single off “Small Talk,” is a charming re-committal to the city.

Border Patrol official behind Chicago immigration crackdown defends tactics as Trump cheers

The Border Patrol leader who’s behind an aggressive immigration crackdown across the Chicago area is applauding his agents’ use of force and aggressive tactics.

Judge hears testimony about crowded cells and overflowing toilets at Chicago-area immigration site

A judge heard testimony Tuesday about overflowing toilets, crowded cells, no beds and water that “tasted like sewer” at a Chicago-area building that serves as a key detention spot for people rounded up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

'Queen of the Blues' Koko Taylor's prized possessions — including a Grammy — sold at Chicago flea market

A treasure trove of her items were put on sale for dirt cheap after a junk dealer's random purchase of the contents of Taylor's storage locker in Orland Park.
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