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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Federal immigration authorities made multiple arrests, including a WGN employee, after apparently targeting a small group of landscapers in Lincoln Square.

Feds arrest WGN staffer, slam into resident’s car in Lincoln Square

Federal immigration authorities rear-ended a car while the driver was still inside after making arrests in Lincoln Square on Chicago’s North Side.

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brettchase.bsky.social @brettchase.bsky.social · 1d

Reanudan demolición de silos de Damen tras la presentación de un plan de control de polvo chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2025/...

Reanudan demolición de silos de Damen tras la presentación de un plan de control de polvo

Los funcionarios de salud de la ciudad pidieron a Michael Tadin Jr. que presentara un nuevo plan para contener el polvo mientras se derriban las estructuras restantes. Tadin obtuvo la aprobación para ...

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

BREAKING: Sister Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt, chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team during its Cinderella run to the 2018 NCAA Final Four — has died.

Sister Jean, Loyola University hoops chaplain who captured nation's heart during Cinderella run, dies at 106

Sister Jean emanated a certain love and grit that sunk into students on and off the court — and made for great TV.

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Lauren FitzPatrick @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social · 9d

Until June 24, the rule for holding immigrants at Broadview was 12 hours. Then the Trump Admin quietly changed the rule, increasing the max to 72 hours. And still they're holding people beyond that time as well.

Amy Qin @amyqin.bsky.social · 9d

There’s no medical staff or services at Broadview. No food preparation. No beds. That’s all by design because the facility was created for holds less than 12 hours.
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A column chart showing the average time by days spent at the Broadview processing center spiking in June.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 6d

Illinois sued President Donald Trump early Monday morning over the deployment of National Guard troops into the state against the wishes of Gov. JB Pritzker. The lawsuit names Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem among the defendants. trib.al/VdUdLr0

Illinois sues Trump over National Guard deployment

The lawsuit comes hours after a federal judge in Oregon barred Trump from deploying federalized members of the any National Guard troops under Trump's command to Oregon.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 9d

The city of Chicago has halted the demolition of the historic Damen Silos due to “excessive dust,” according to Ald. Julia Ramirez.

Damen Silos demolition is halted by Chicago city officials due to 'excessive dust'

Ald. Julia Ramirez says community members have complained about the work being done around the massive structures.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 7d

At least 300 Illinois National Guard members will be deployed in Illinois for 60 days to protect federal immigration agents and property, according to a Pentagon memo obtained by NPR.

300 Illinois National Guard troops could deploy in Chicago within days, stay 2 months, report says

The troops will be stationed "in places where there are violent demonstrations in the state, or where they’re likely to occur based on current threat assessments." Meanwhile, Gov. JB Pritker and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exchanged barbs during Sunday morning talk show appearances.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 7d

Federal prosecutors have charged a woman who was shot by U.S. Border Patrol on the Southwest Side of Chicago, in what led to a heated confrontation between federal agents and around 100 protesters.

Feds charge woman shot by Border Patrol on Southwest Side

The charges filed Sunday morning accuse Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ian Sontos Ruiz of driving vehicles in a civilian "convoy" that was following federal agents.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 9d

A plan to help energy companies, local governments and others pay for programs to reduce harmful methane and other gas emissions was canceled by President Donald Trump’s administration this week.
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Plans to contain harmful gases, improve electric grid in Illinois nixed by Trump

Almost $600 million in promised grants to businesses, local governments rescinded. Moves are politically motivated, say Duckworth, Pritzker.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10d

President Trump pulled more than $130 million in federal funding that state officials had been counting on to expand rooftop solar programs and related initiatives for low-income residents.

Trump pulls plug on expanding solar program that cuts Illinois electric bills

Gov. Pritzker’s administration says $130 million in federal funding promised to Illinois for expansion of affordable rooftop solar was illegally halted.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 13d

Police say they have opened an investigation into federal agents following an allegedly unprovoked attack on a CBS News Chicago reporter’s vehicle near the Broadview ICE facility.

Broadview police probe federal agent who shot pepper rounds at CBS reporter's vehicle

CBS News Chicago reporter Asal Rezaei told police she was alone in her personal vehicle Sunday morning when a federal agent inside the detention center's fence fired pepper rounds toward her car. There were no protesters at the scene at the time.

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 12d

8-year old Dasha Ramirez was playing with her brother at Millennium Park when Border Patrol took them. They’re now awaiting deportation to Guatemala. “We never imagined our Sunday would end this way, mother Noemi Chavez said. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/29/i...

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 19d

BREAKING: Body camera footage obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times shows the scene after an ICE agent fatally shot Silverio Villegas González. The ICE agent said his injuries were "nothing major," video shows, but DHS reported the agent was “seriously injured.” trib.al/Utk0Szp

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Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere @tylerplariviere.bsky.social · 19d

PHOTOS: Protesters demonstrate at Broadview ICE facility in spite of more pepper balls, rubber rounds

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 25d

Midwest Generation is seeking city permission to tear down 13 structures, including storage tanks and silos, around the Fisk power plant. A virtual community meeting will be held Sept. 24 to discuss the “environmentally complex” demolition. trib.al/ZmdK2RP

Pilsen coal plant demolition puts pressure on city not to repeat Little Village fiasco

A virtual community meeting will be held Sept. 24 to discuss the “environmentally complex” demolition of 13 structures around the Fisk power plant.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 25d

The Chicago Architecture Center revealed this year’s Open House Chicago sites on Wednesday, and it includes 30 new spots on a list of more than 200.

Open House Chicago announces 2025 sites, with 30 new places to visit

The annual free event is intended to highlight the city’s well-known architecture by showcasing culturally, historically and architecturally significant sites.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 26d

Elmwood Park's fire chief Michael Terzo resigned after being charged with unlawful restraint, battery, and property damage following an incident where he allegedly tried to lock a tavern employee in a beer cooler and assaulted him.

Elmwood Park fire chief resigns after allegedly punching employee of local bar, locking him in beer cooler

The incident, which happened the same weekend as the suburb's annual family festival, led to criminal charges against 55-year-old Michael Terzo, who's due in court this week. Why did he allegedly beat the 24-year-old man? "He disrespected me," Terzo said, according to police records.

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Lauren FitzPatrick @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social · 27d

Man fatally shot by ICE in Franklin Park had just dropped off his child at school, Rep. Delia Ramirez says chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09...

Man fatally shot by ICE in Franklin Park had just dropped off his child at school, Rep. Delia Ramirez says

Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez was formally identified Saturday by the Cook County medical examiner's office. Ramirez and others are demanding an investigation into what happened.

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brettchase.bsky.social @brettchase.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hey Chicagoans. You may be able to see neighborhood-level air pollution measurements in the coming months after the city put up 277 sensors. chicago.suntimes.com/environment/...

Chicago moves a step closer to neighborhood air-pollution monitoring

A network of almost 300 air sensors installed across the city is the largest of its kind in the U.S. The pollution data are expected to be made public next year.

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Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · Sep 4

Coal and solar both grew in their shares of the U.S. electricity market. Here’s a breakdown by state and a look at how other power sources fared.

Coal Is Rising Along with Solar in the U.S. Power System, While Gas Loses a Step - Inside Climate News

Power plant owners responded to high gas prices by burning more coal in the first half of this year.

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Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · Sep 9

Iowa residents say a House bill allowing agricultural pollution would be yet another blow to a state already facing a dire water crisis.

House Bill Amending the Clean Water Act Could Mean Dirtier Water Nationwide—And Especially in Iowa - Inside Climate News

Residents fear the legislation would worsen the state’s already poor water quality, while reducing red tape and cutting costs for industries.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Sep 8

Following a more than yearlong battle at nearby Gompers Park, city officials say they will begin to clear a camp at Legion Park along the river Tuesday.

Another North Side homeless tent camp is targeted by the city

Following a more than yearlong battle at nearby Gompers Park, city officials say they will begin to clear a camp at Legion Park along the river Tuesday.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Sep 8

Opinion: Chicago-area Latino businesses are particularly affected by threats of mass deportation. Foot traffic has significantly dropped in Little Village — home to what is normally the city’s second-highest grossing retail strip after Michigan Avenue. trib.al/IL5SgTr

Specter of Trump's immigration raids hurt Latino-owned businesses

Chicago-area Latino businesses are particularly affected by the president's threats of mass deportation. Right after Trump's inauguration, foot traffic significantly dropped in Little Village — home to what is normally the city’s second-highest grossing retail strip after Michigan Avenue.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Sep 8

With over 50 featured artists, the inaugural Sound & Gravity festival plays out over five days at seven venues this week.

It’s not Pitchfork: Mike Reed is betting big on a new music fest to boost indie venues

With a lineup that includes Bill Callahan and Kim Gordon’s Body/Head, the inaugural Sound & Gravity festival plays out over five days at seven venues. The walkable format is inspired by the Big Ears…

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Sep 5

About 200 demonstrators staged a sit-in, blocking apparent ICE agents from coming in and out of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency’s Broadview processing center Friday.

Demonstrators block entrance at Broadview ICE facility: 'They know Chicago doesn’t want ICE in our city'

Protesters staged a sit-in and stopped vehicles trying to come in and out of the facility Friday morning. Earlier police ordered tents they had set up to be removed.

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