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The driver’s license reinstatement expo provided Cook County residents with free legal assistance to help restore suspended or revoked Illinois driver’s licenses. Saturday’s event was hosted by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council at Malcolm X College.
Teams of lawyers put drivers back on the road by reinstating suspended licenses
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February 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The driver’s license reinstatement expo provided Cook County residents with free legal assistance to help restore suspended or revoked Illinois driver’s licenses. Saturday’s event was hosted by the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council at Malcolm X College.
“It’s my responsibility to make this better and move this organization into something sustainable at the highest level.” Those words had the nerve to exit Arturas Karnisovas’ soul Thursday after his “Rains of Castamere” trade-deadline day, writes columnist Scoop Jackson.
Bulls' roster purge before trade deadline is mystifying, incredibly disappointing
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February 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM
“It’s my responsibility to make this better and move this organization into something sustainable at the highest level.” Those words had the nerve to exit Arturas Karnisovas’ soul Thursday after his “Rains of Castamere” trade-deadline day, writes columnist Scoop Jackson.
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke said an executive order requiring cops to document potential violations by federal agents could raise issues of political interference that could jeopardize criminal prosecutions.
County's top prosecutor calls Mayor Brandon Johnson's ICE executive order 'wholly inappropriate'
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February 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke said an executive order requiring cops to document potential violations by federal agents could raise issues of political interference that could jeopardize criminal prosecutions.
Co-owner Mitch Einhorn loves curating wines and creating new dishes, but a recent tariff threat of 200% has made him pause some purchases.
Happy times at Lush Wine & Spirits, if not for tariff uncertainty
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February 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Co-owner Mitch Einhorn loves curating wines and creating new dishes, but a recent tariff threat of 200% has made him pause some purchases.
A Trump executive order took effect on Jan. 20. But some experts say it won't have much impact on the state's housing shortage and affordability crisis.
Wall Street investors are now barred from buying single-family homes. Will that ease homebuying in Chicago?
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February 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM
A Trump executive order took effect on Jan. 20. But some experts say it won't have much impact on the state's housing shortage and affordability crisis.
Several hate symbols, which the Evanston RoundTable reported were antisemitic, were found Sunday painted on signs at the Evanston campus. University officials say they have identified a suspect who is unaffiliated with the school.
Northwestern University investigating hate symbols found on campus
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February 7, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Several hate symbols, which the Evanston RoundTable reported were antisemitic, were found Sunday painted on signs at the Evanston campus. University officials say they have identified a suspect who is unaffiliated with the school.
The controversy is over a photograph showing artist Jordan Nickel’s arm as he sprays Ironlak paint onto a canvas. Michaels used the photo in an online sale for the spray paint from June to early January, the lawsuit states.
Michaels sues Chicago muralist after artist claimed property infringement
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February 7, 2026 at 2:40 AM
The controversy is over a photograph showing artist Jordan Nickel’s arm as he sprays Ironlak paint onto a canvas. Michaels used the photo in an online sale for the spray paint from June to early January, the lawsuit states.
Dozens of students at Nicholas Senn High School in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood walked out of school during sixth period Friday in protest of immigration policy and ICE tactics across the country.
Students at Senn High School stage schoolwide anti-ICE walkout
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February 7, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Dozens of students at Nicholas Senn High School in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood walked out of school during sixth period Friday in protest of immigration policy and ICE tactics across the country.
The appropriations bill also includes funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Transportation Security Administration, meaning travel could be affected once again if an agreement isn't reached.
Democrats have 10 ICE reforms they want to see before agreeing to fund DHS
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February 7, 2026 at 1:13 AM
The appropriations bill also includes funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Transportation Security Administration, meaning travel could be affected once again if an agreement isn't reached.
A federal judge in Indiana found Friday that immigration authorities are unlawfully detaining the Chicago man acquitted last month of offering $10,000 for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
Feds unlawfully detaining man acquitted of Bovino murder-for-hire plot, judge rules
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February 7, 2026 at 1:04 AM
A federal judge in Indiana found Friday that immigration authorities are unlawfully detaining the Chicago man acquitted last month of offering $10,000 for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
Hundreds gathered Friday at the corner of 79th and May streets, where 26-year-old Gabryel Ayers was shot and killed, to remember her life and call to end gun violence in the city.
At vigil for slain woman, mayor, Auburn Gresham community stand united against violence
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February 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Hundreds gathered Friday at the corner of 79th and May streets, where 26-year-old Gabryel Ayers was shot and killed, to remember her life and call to end gun violence in the city.
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The clouds were the stars of this afternoons show. Views from the drone at 31st Street Beach.
February 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM
The clouds were the stars of this afternoons show. Views from the drone at 31st Street Beach.
The $16.6 billion 2026 budget — approved by a City Council majority that rejected Johnson’s corporate head tax — assumed that Chicago would generate $6.8 million by licensing newly legalized video gambling terminals across the city.
Ald. Beale says Johnson team is working behind the scenes to repeal video gambling
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February 7, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The $16.6 billion 2026 budget — approved by a City Council majority that rejected Johnson’s corporate head tax — assumed that Chicago would generate $6.8 million by licensing newly legalized video gambling terminals across the city.
The West Chicago Elementary School District 33 board announced Thursday during a school board meeting that it had accepted the voluntary resignation of a Gary Elementary School teacher.
West Chicago teacher resigns following backlash over social media post supporting ICE
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February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The West Chicago Elementary School District 33 board announced Thursday during a school board meeting that it had accepted the voluntary resignation of a Gary Elementary School teacher.
“It is beneath the dignity the office of president for him to issue this sort of scurrilous attack on the Obama family,” Durbin said.” It is no surprise, though, and I certainly have never heard two words come out of the mouth of President Trump: I’m sorry. So don’t hang on waiting for an apology.”
Illinois Democrats blast President Trump for racist video depicting Obamas as primates
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February 6, 2026 at 10:13 PM
“It is beneath the dignity the office of president for him to issue this sort of scurrilous attack on the Obama family,” Durbin said.” It is no surprise, though, and I certainly have never heard two words come out of the mouth of President Trump: I’m sorry. So don’t hang on waiting for an apology.”
Cold temperatures and snow don't stop us from enjoying the outdoors in the winter. We asked readers for their favorite place to take a winter walk in the Chicago area? Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity:
Where's your favorite place to take a winter walk in the Chicago area? Here's what you told us
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February 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Cold temperatures and snow don't stop us from enjoying the outdoors in the winter. We asked readers for their favorite place to take a winter walk in the Chicago area? Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity:
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is raising questions about the rights and risks of bringing a firearm to a protest or a potential interaction with federal immigration officers.
What to know about Illinois gun rights around federal immigration agents
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February 6, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is raising questions about the rights and risks of bringing a firearm to a protest or a potential interaction with federal immigration officers.
Bethany MaGee was released from Stroger Hospital after the November attack on the L left her with severe burns.
Woman set afire in CTA Blue Line attack released from hospital, 'My family and I are grateful'
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February 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Bethany MaGee was released from Stroger Hospital after the November attack on the L left her with severe burns.
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday launched an initiative to help small businesses and neighborhoods in the Chicago area recover from the effects of raids by federal immigration agents.
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce initiative aims to help Latino small businesses
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February 6, 2026 at 8:21 PM
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday launched an initiative to help small businesses and neighborhoods in the Chicago area recover from the effects of raids by federal immigration agents.
Designed by Ross Barney Architects, the 60-unit complex is made up of two buildings: One at 838 W. 79th St. and a second about a block east at 757 W. 79th St., that is essentially two structures connected by a glassy enclosed bridge.
Stylish new affordable housing improved a once hard-luck corner in Auburn Gresham
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February 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Designed by Ross Barney Architects, the 60-unit complex is made up of two buildings: One at 838 W. 79th St. and a second about a block east at 757 W. 79th St., that is essentially two structures connected by a glassy enclosed bridge.
Karnisovas made seven trades leading up to the Thursday deadline, including parting ways withCoby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic, and Kevin Huerter. And while he's calling it a new "stage" and not a rebuild, he also asked for more patience in getting to a place that is no longer in the middle.
Don't call it a 'rebuild,' as Bulls' Arturas Karnisovas changes roster
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February 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Karnisovas made seven trades leading up to the Thursday deadline, including parting ways withCoby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic, and Kevin Huerter. And while he's calling it a new "stage" and not a rebuild, he also asked for more patience in getting to a place that is no longer in the middle.
A federal judge said Friday she’ll allow the release of text messages sent and received by the Border Patrol agent who shot Marimar Martinez of Chicago in October, noting in her ruling that the Trump administration showed “zero concern about the sullying of Ms. Martinez’s reputation.”
Federal judge will let Marimar Martinez release text messages sent by Border Patrol agent who shot her
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February 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
A federal judge said Friday she’ll allow the release of text messages sent and received by the Border Patrol agent who shot Marimar Martinez of Chicago in October, noting in her ruling that the Trump administration showed “zero concern about the sullying of Ms. Martinez’s reputation.”
A growing number of elected officials are calling on Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke to do more, but legal experts are split on what powers she has to investigate and prosecute the alleged crimes of federal agents.
How can Chicago’s top prosecutor hold ICE accountable?
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February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
A growing number of elected officials are calling on Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke to do more, but legal experts are split on what powers she has to investigate and prosecute the alleged crimes of federal agents.
State data obtained by the Sun-Times identifies where SNAP recipients say they work as expanded employment requirements could push as 400,000 off the food assistance program this spring.
Walmart, Amazon and CPS top list of employers where Illinois workers still need SNAP benefits
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February 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
State data obtained by the Sun-Times identifies where SNAP recipients say they work as expanded employment requirements could push as 400,000 off the food assistance program this spring.
Bad Bunny's headlining the first Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show, and Chicago's ready to party with Puerto Rico-themed pregames for the "Benito Bowl." Here's where to join in.
Want to party the Chicago-Rican way? Here's where to watch Bad Bunny's halftime show in the Chicago area
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February 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Bad Bunny's headlining the first Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show, and Chicago's ready to party with Puerto Rico-themed pregames for the "Benito Bowl." Here's where to join in.