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Chicago school bars ICE agents who ‘showed up’ Friday morning, no arrests made
Administrators at a Chicago school on Friday barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who “showed up” at the ...
Chicago area food pantries concerned shifting immigration policies could scare away clients
"Our greatest concern is that people may choose not to come to us for help out of fear," said Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO ...
Today in Chicago History: Illinois confirms first COVID-19 case
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 24, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...
Secret Service agents responded to Chicago school, not ICE, agency says
Despite earlier reports that ICE agents tried to enter a Chicago elementary school Friday, the agency says it wasn't them. So what exactly happened?
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan defense begins closing arguments in corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, ...
Rep. Steve Reick: Illinois cannot afford the pension reforms in Fair Retirement and Recruitment Act
The most pressing issue facing Illinois is the massive debt owed to our public pension systems; our five state plans are ...
Extreme cold that has settled in Chicago is linked to climate change, experts emphasize
While everyone feels the cold, an expert said that feeling is doing more to our bodies — with concerns to be aware of beyond ...
School attendance declines in parts of Illinois amid fears of immigration raids, state supt. says
The fear of mass deportations has had a chilling impact on many communities with large Latino populations. This comes as Governor JB Pritzker is suggesting planned ICE raids could be political payback ...
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University of Illinois raises tuition at all campuses
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted this week to raise the base tuition rate at all three campuses. The rate ...