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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 4h

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

CPS officials are recommending that the school board approve a plan to take over ChiArts, but warned that, as a district-run school, it will have to operate differently than it does now.
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CPS proposes taking over ChiArts, but allowing a small charter school to close

District officials say that there are logistical and financial obstacles to absorbing privately-run schools

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

Judge’s order bars ‘federalization and deployment of the National Guard of the United States within Illinois’ for at least 14 days.
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Federal judge hits Trump administration credibility in siding with city and state against National Guard deployment

Judge's order bars 'federalization and deployment of the National Guard of the United States within Illinois' for at least 14 days.

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

Monday night's Bears-Commanders matchup carries extra weight for QB Caleb Williams. The team is looking to bury last season's infamous "Fail Mary" loss.

Commanders game is opportunity for QB Caleb Williams to prove something new

Above all, Williams needs to take a step forward against a quality opponent and show his development truly is on the rise.

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

Chicagoans cautiously welcomed the ceasefire agreement that could end the deadly two-year war in Gaza.
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In 'Little Palestine,' crowd cautiously hopeful for ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas

The deal, brokered by President Donald Trump and approved by the Israeli government, involves a ceasefire and the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

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

Latino small businesses are struggling with “immense challenges,” Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO Jaime di Paulo said.
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Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce urges support for Latino communities under siege

Latino small businesses are struggling with “immense challenges,” Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO Jaime di Paulo said.

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

Pope Leo XIV urged labor union leaders from Chicago to advocate for immigrants as the national immigration crackdown continues.
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Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown

Pope Leo XIV urged labor union leaders from Chicago to advocate for immigrants as the national immigration crackdown continues.

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

The lawsuit claims federal agents have indiscriminately used excessive force and have “randomly singled out” reporters and protesters with chemical agents during recurring protests outside the ICE Broadview facility.
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Judge rules federal agents can't deploy chemical irritants at journalists, protesters who don't pose threats

The temporary ruling stems from a lawsuit filed this week by news organizations, unions, independent journalists and protesters against the Department of Homeland Security following tense interactions outside of the ICE processing facility in suburban Broadview.

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

The Chicago-based nonprofit 3Arts will award more than $1 million in grants to artists this fall, the grantmaking organization announced Thursday.

More than $1 million for artists: Chicago nonprofit 3Arts boosts grants in rocky moment for culture funding

The group’s leader says this is an emergency moment for artists as funding on the national level has been disrupted.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 11h

President Donald Trump’s administration is buying more property in Chicago to carry out immigration enforcement, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday.

Trump administration buying Chicago property for more ICE operations, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told President Donald Trump "we’re gonna be in more parts of Chicago" to expand ICE operations.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 12h

U.S. District Judge April Perry says it comes down to a "credibility determination."

"I simply cannot credit [the Trump administration's] declarations to the extent they contradict state and local law enforcement. … DHS' perception of events are simply unreliable."

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 12h

#BREAKING A federal judge say she will grant "in part" a request by the state of Illinois for a temporary restraining order against the deployment of National Guard troops into the state.

U.S. District Judge April Perry is still ruling and has not outlined the details of her order.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 12h

Perry: "I'm going to issue an oral ruling."

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 11h

A federal judge said she is partially granting the state’s request to block the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard units in the Chicago area as part of an immigration enforcement action.
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Judge grants a partial temporary restraining order on National Guard deployment in Illinois: Live updates

After hearing arguments from the state and Justice Department, the federal judge deciding whether to block President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area has returned to the bench after an afternoon recess.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 12h

#BREAKING A federal judge say she will grant "in part" a request by the state of Illinois for a temporary restraining order against the deployment of National Guard troops into the state.

U.S. District Judge April Perry is still ruling and has not outlined the details of her order.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 12h

Perry: "I'm going to issue an oral ruling."

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 12h

The son of an Applebee’s restaurant tycoon has been convicted in federal court in Chicago of failing to pay his ex-wife more than $690,000 in child support, including interest.

Son of Applebee's restaurant mogul convicted under federal Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act

Evan Musikantow failed to pay more than $690,000 in child support, including interest, prosecutors said.

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

“Paranormal Activity,” the new stage play written by Levi Holloway makes its North American premiere at Chicago Shakespeare this week.

‘Paranormal Activity,’ making its North American premiere in Chicago, aims to give theatergoers a good scare

Written by Chicagoan Levi Holloway, the play is based on the award-winning film series of the same name, which was notable in its era for trailers showing test audiences watching the movie, visibly horrified.

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

With their season on the line for a second straight night at Wrigley Field, the Cubs picked Matthew Boyd to get them off to a good start.

Cubs pick Matthew Boyd as NLDS Game 4 starter in win-or-go-home playoff bout with Brewers

The left-hander will be pitching on regular rest Thursday after he allowed six runs in Game 1 of the series.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 14h

French company Pasqal plans to establish its first U.S. headquarters at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, the former home of U.S. Steel South Works that is now transforming into a massive tech campus.

French firm Pasqal announces U.S. headquarters at South Chicago's quantum computing park

The neutral-atom quantum computing company plans to invest more than $65 million into its new facility at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 17h

Good morning. U.S. District Judge April Perry just took the bench for oral arguments in Illinois v. Trump, over the deployment of the National Guard.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 18h

Ok, I'm in my seat and waiting as they fill up the gallery of Judge Perry's courtroom. Stay tuned.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 18h

Standing by this morning, waiting for Judge Perry’s courtroom to open for arguments today in Illinois v Trump.

Doors should open in 30 minutes or so.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 16h

U.S. District Judge April Perry is now questioning Christopher Wells, lawyer for the state of Illinois, about the deployment of the National Guard.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 16h

After roughly 90 minutes, Perry is done questioning Hamilton.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 16h

Funston Elementary School’s sense of safety was violated last Friday when a federal agent threw a tear gas canister from their vehicle across the street and the gas wafted over the school property, a teacher told reporters Thursday.

'Sanctuary' mission of Logan Square grade school tested by fed's use of tear gas, teacher says

Funston Elementary School's sense of safety was violated last Friday when a federal agent threw a tear gas canister from their vehicle across the street and the gas wafted over the school property, she told reporters.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 16h

The Cubs and Brewers are set to face off at 8:08 p.m. CT Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field. The game will air on TBS.

When and where to watch Game 4 of the NLDS between the Cubs and Brewers

Game time Thursday was dependent on the Phillies and Dodgers' Game 3 results.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 17h

Chicago Fashion Week returns for its second year, running Thursday through Oct.19 with more than 60 shows, talks and markets at venues spanning from Hyde Park to Highland Park.

Chicago Fashion Week is back. Here are the don't miss events and designers to watch

This year’s annual series kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday, Oct. 19 and includes shows, talks and shopping market throughout the Chicago area.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 17h

As soon as Friday, National Guard units mobilized by President Trump could appear at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse unless U.S. District April Perry issues a temporary restraining order blocking their deployment.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 18h

Three people died in an early Thursday morning apartment fire in West Ridge on the North Side.

3 dead, at least 3 injured in West Ridge extra-alarm fire

Firefighters and police officers responded to the blaze around 1:50 a.m. in the 7000 block of North Rockwell Street, Chicago police said.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 18h

A WBEZ investigation found that three Illinois universities are paying a for-profit company per student recruited to online programs, a practice that would be illegal if done by the universities' own admissions offices and has been banned in another state.

Students for profit? University of Illinois campuses pay company per online student

Consumer protection advocates say the practice incentivizes the company to enroll as many students as possible, regardless of whether they'll benefit. The university says their standards aren't compromised.

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