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ICE officer charged with misdemeanor for attacking immigrant rights activist in Chicago suburb
From @sophiesherry.bsky.social and @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/2026/01/23/i...
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ICE officer charged with attacking immigrant rights activist in Chicago suburb
Adam Saracco, who was off duty, was charged with a misdemeanor count of battery in connection to the Dec. 27 attack at a gas station in Brookfield, Ill., according to Brookfield police and the Cook Co...
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January 24, 2026 at 3:05 AM
ICE officer charged with misdemeanor for attacking immigrant rights activist in Chicago suburb
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illinoisanswers.org/2026/01/15/c... My latest with @schuba.bsky.social and Peter Nickeas about the tac team cop who shot and killed his partner. After Carlos Baker's initial rejection, Baker's district commander approved his promotion even after Baker disobeyed orders and cussed out his sergeant
Chicago Police Brass Had Rejected Troubled Cop's Move to Elite Unit Before He Fatally Shot Partner
The chief of patrol approved Officer Carlos Baker’s transfer despite denying his request for the move less than a year earlier because of “discipline’ problems.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
illinoisanswers.org/2026/01/15/c... My latest with @schuba.bsky.social and Peter Nickeas about the tac team cop who shot and killed his partner. After Carlos Baker's initial rejection, Baker's district commander approved his promotion even after Baker disobeyed orders and cussed out his sergeant
Since the shooting, Baker was accused of attacking a female officer outside a Wicker Park bar in August.
He later was later accused of posing as an investigator to obtain surveillance video of the incident from a business. That complaint was sustained, resulting in a three-day suspension.
He later was later accused of posing as an investigator to obtain surveillance video of the incident from a business. That complaint was sustained, resulting in a three-day suspension.
January 15, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Since the shooting, Baker was accused of attacking a female officer outside a Wicker Park bar in August.
He later was later accused of posing as an investigator to obtain surveillance video of the incident from a business. That complaint was sustained, resulting in a three-day suspension.
He later was later accused of posing as an investigator to obtain surveillance video of the incident from a business. That complaint was sustained, resulting in a three-day suspension.
After Baker was initially rejected, he got into more trouble.
In one case, he was dinged for insubordination when he swore at a sergeant who asked him to submit a report explaining why he was 40 mins and not dressed for duty.
“I’m not giving you anything,” Baker reportedly said.
In one case, he was dinged for insubordination when he swore at a sergeant who asked him to submit a report explaining why he was 40 mins and not dressed for duty.
“I’m not giving you anything,” Baker reportedly said.
January 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM
After Baker was initially rejected, he got into more trouble.
In one case, he was dinged for insubordination when he swore at a sergeant who asked him to submit a report explaining why he was 40 mins and not dressed for duty.
“I’m not giving you anything,” Baker reportedly said.
In one case, he was dinged for insubordination when he swore at a sergeant who asked him to submit a report explaining why he was 40 mins and not dressed for duty.
“I’m not giving you anything,” Baker reportedly said.
Before CPD Officer Carlos Baker fatally shot his tactical team partner Krystal Rivera, Patrol Chief Jon Hein blocked his bid to join the team because of his disciplinary record.
Hein later reversed course a few months before the shooting.
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Hein later reversed course a few months before the shooting.
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Chicago police brass had rejected troubled cop's move to elite unit before he fatally shot partner
Chief of Patrol Jon Hein ultimately approved Officer Carlos Baker’s transfer despite having denied his request for the move less than a year earlier because of “discipline" problems.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Before CPD Officer Carlos Baker fatally shot his tactical team partner Krystal Rivera, Patrol Chief Jon Hein blocked his bid to join the team because of his disciplinary record.
Hein later reversed course a few months before the shooting.
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Hein later reversed course a few months before the shooting.
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New indictment cites shooting near Border Patrol agents in Chicago, still doesn't charge gunman
From @chicago.suntimes.com, w/ @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
From @chicago.suntimes.com, w/ @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
New indictment cites shooting near Border Patrol agents in Chicago, still doesn't charge gunman
A federal grand jury stopped well short of charging Hector Gomez with any crime related to the shooting, or even of putting the weapon in his hand when shots were fired.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:54 PM
New indictment cites shooting near Border Patrol agents in Chicago, still doesn't charge gunman
From @chicago.suntimes.com, w/ @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
From @chicago.suntimes.com, w/ @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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The nonprofit owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ paid its outgoing CEO more than $900,000 in 2024, new tax filings show, as it engaged in staff cuts and other measures to deal with declining revenue.
Ex-CEO of Chicago Public Media saw $900,000 payout in 2024, IRS filings show
chicago.suntimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The nonprofit owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ paid its outgoing CEO more than $900,000 in 2024, new tax filings show, as it engaged in staff cuts and other measures to deal with declining revenue.
Two cybersecurity professionals, including a former employee of a Chicago firm that helps resolve ransomware attacks, pleaded guilty last week to hacking a medical device company and extorting a ransom of nearly $1.3 million to unlock its servers.
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Rogue employee of Chicago cybersecurity firm pleads guilty to $1.3 million ransomware hack
Kevin Tyler Martin, a ransomware threat negotiator for River North-based DigitalMint at the time, admitted to carrying out the 2023 cyberattack last week in federal court in Miami. A second cybersecur...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Two cybersecurity professionals, including a former employee of a Chicago firm that helps resolve ransomware attacks, pleaded guilty last week to hacking a medical device company and extorting a ransom of nearly $1.3 million to unlock its servers.
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Today's lead: Bovino returns, leads new round of raids
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Today's lead: Bovino returns, leads new round of raids
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Bovino returns, leads new round of raids
Mayor Johnson's Council opps go rogue, the Chicago Fashion Awards and more.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Today's lead: Bovino returns, leads new round of raids
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In a text message included in the lawsuit, Chicago police Det. Marco Torres allegedly wrote that he wanted his ex-girlfriend’s address “so this guy from gangs can get rid of her,” adding that he “wants a grand.”
Chicago police detective planned hit on female investigator he was convicted of assaulting, lawsuit says
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December 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In a text message included in the lawsuit, Chicago police Det. Marco Torres allegedly wrote that he wanted his ex-girlfriend’s address “so this guy from gangs can get rid of her,” adding that he “wants a grand.”
The mother of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera asked a question Thursday as she announced a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department and the officer who fatally shot her daughter shortly after they broke up.
“Where is justice for Krystal?”
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“Where is justice for Krystal?”
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‘Where is justice for Krystal?’ Mom of cop asks after suing Chicago Police Department, partner who shot her
The lawsuit filed by Officer Krystal Rivera's family says Officer Carlos Baker failed to call for an ambulance after he shot her in the back during a chase and then engaged in a “cover-up.”
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December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The mother of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera asked a question Thursday as she announced a wrongful death lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department and the officer who fatally shot her daughter shortly after they broke up.
“Where is justice for Krystal?”
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“Where is justice for Krystal?”
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The mother of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday in which she says her daughter’s partner Carlos Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he fatally shot her during a foot chase on June 5.
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Family of Chicago cop killed in botched chase sues Chicago Police Department and partner who shot her
Officer Krystal Rivera's family says in the wrongful death suit that Officer Carlos Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he shot her in her back in Chath...
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December 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The mother of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday in which she says her daughter’s partner Carlos Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he fatally shot her during a foot chase on June 5.
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Two Chicago cops were recently promoted despite investigators finding sexual misconduct. An @invisible.institute and @propublica.org investigation published in the Sun-Times found the Chicago Police Department has ignored repeated calls to address this decades-long issue.
Chicago Police Department promoted 2 cops after investigators found they engaged in sexual misconduct
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December 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
US Citizenship and Immigration Services is turning the immigration system on its head.
The little-known agency has halted asylum, begun probing green card holders and given employees law enforcement powers.
Meanwhile, arrests have surged at immigration appointments.
tinyurl.com/45whbjdt
The little-known agency has halted asylum, begun probing green card holders and given employees law enforcement powers.
Meanwhile, arrests have surged at immigration appointments.
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Agency was created to help immigrants. Now, it's being turned against them.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has given employees law enforcement powers, arrests during immigration appointments have surged, and thousands have applied to become "Homeland Defenders" who...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
US Citizenship and Immigration Services is turning the immigration system on its head.
The little-known agency has halted asylum, begun probing green card holders and given employees law enforcement powers.
Meanwhile, arrests have surged at immigration appointments.
tinyurl.com/45whbjdt
The little-known agency has halted asylum, begun probing green card holders and given employees law enforcement powers.
Meanwhile, arrests have surged at immigration appointments.
tinyurl.com/45whbjdt
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Sen. Durbin sent a scathing letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asking for info about U.S. citizens who have been caught in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement “dragnet.”
Noem had claimed that no citizens were arrested in Operation Midway Blitz.
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Noem had claimed that no citizens were arrested in Operation Midway Blitz.
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Sen. Durbin presses Kristi Noem about U.S. citizens arrested during feds’ immigration ‘dragnet’
Durbin said nationwide immigration enforcement operations have led to the wrongful detention of at least 170 people during President Trump's second term, including at least 40 who were arrested in Ill...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Sen. Durbin sent a scathing letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asking for info about U.S. citizens who have been caught in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement “dragnet.”
Noem had claimed that no citizens were arrested in Operation Midway Blitz.
tinyurl.com/472y24j7
Noem had claimed that no citizens were arrested in Operation Midway Blitz.
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Really need Chicago legal community to come through with TIPS and info about these people running for judge!! The survey is confidential!
Most people running for Cook County judge seats in March are currently attorneys. Do you have experience working with them? Inform our next judicial election guide by sending your tips!
As we work on our next judicial election guide, we want to hear from you: What should voters know about these attorneys and judges? If you recognize any of these names, send us your tips. buff.ly/DlOqYRA
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Really need Chicago legal community to come through with TIPS and info about these people running for judge!! The survey is confidential!
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Prosecutors have dropped charges against all five people charged in connection with Sept. 27 protests at the immigration holding facility in west suburban Broadview.
'Unusual and possibly unprecedented': Judge calls out Chicago feds as Midway Blitz cases fall apart
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November 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Prosecutors have dropped charges against all five people charged in connection with Sept. 27 protests at the immigration holding facility in west suburban Broadview.
No one has been charged with shooting at Border Patrol agents 13 days ago in Little Village, despite the feds touting an arrest.
A federal gun possession case has now been unsealed against a man matching the suspect's description, though it doesn't mention gunfire or BP.
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A federal gun possession case has now been unsealed against a man matching the suspect's description, though it doesn't mention gunfire or BP.
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Feds haven't charged anyone with shooting at Border Patrol agents in Chicago despite touting arrest
A federal gun possession case was unsealed Thursday against a man matching the description the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had provided for the alleged gunman.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
No one has been charged with shooting at Border Patrol agents 13 days ago in Little Village, despite the feds touting an arrest.
A federal gun possession case has now been unsealed against a man matching the suspect's description, though it doesn't mention gunfire or BP.
tinyurl.com/2f4p5939
A federal gun possession case has now been unsealed against a man matching the suspect's description, though it doesn't mention gunfire or BP.
tinyurl.com/2f4p5939
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NEW: Feds haven't charged anyone with shooting at Border Patrol agents in Chicago, but a federal gun possession case was unsealed Thursday against a man matching the description DHS provided.
Reporting w/ @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/1...
Reporting w/ @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/1...
Feds haven't charged anyone with shooting at Border Patrol agents in Chicago, weeks after touting arrest
A federal gun possession case was unsealed Thursday against a man matching the description the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had provided for the alleged gunman.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
NEW: Feds haven't charged anyone with shooting at Border Patrol agents in Chicago, but a federal gun possession case was unsealed Thursday against a man matching the description DHS provided.
Reporting w/ @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/1...
Reporting w/ @schuba.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/1...
Chicago cop Aramis Williams is facing dismissal after he tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana just months after he was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and groping a woman at a bar on the Near North Side.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Chicago cop Aramis Williams is facing dismissal after he tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana just months after he was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and groping a woman at a bar on the Near North Side.
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Trump's Chicago deportation blitz has hinged on aggressive and forceful policing tactics: Shootings, takedowns, chokeholds, car chases, chemical munitions, etc.
To get a better sense of the scope and the impact, we mapped incidents, spoke to those affected and analyzed policy.
tinyurl.com/3nrkaw55
To get a better sense of the scope and the impact, we mapped incidents, spoke to those affected and analyzed policy.
tinyurl.com/3nrkaw55
Tear gas, car crashes, rubber bullets: Risky tactics have driven Trump’s Chicago deportation ‘blitz’
Law enforcement experts say federal agents have displayed a lack of training and restraint. “They’re out of control,” ex-police Supt. Garry McCarthy says.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Trump's Chicago deportation blitz has hinged on aggressive and forceful policing tactics: Shootings, takedowns, chokeholds, car chases, chemical munitions, etc.
To get a better sense of the scope and the impact, we mapped incidents, spoke to those affected and analyzed policy.
tinyurl.com/3nrkaw55
To get a better sense of the scope and the impact, we mapped incidents, spoke to those affected and analyzed policy.
tinyurl.com/3nrkaw55
Friday news dump: CPD has released some (highly blurred) videos of its response to the Border Patrol shooting on 10/4.
CPD had denied our requests for videos tied to the shooting due to an ongoing investigation into allegations tbe patrol chief waved cops off.
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CPD had denied our requests for videos tied to the shooting due to an ongoing investigation into allegations tbe patrol chief waved cops off.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Friday news dump: CPD has released some (highly blurred) videos of its response to the Border Patrol shooting on 10/4.
CPD had denied our requests for videos tied to the shooting due to an ongoing investigation into allegations tbe patrol chief waved cops off.
www.chicagopolice.org/public-recor...
CPD had denied our requests for videos tied to the shooting due to an ongoing investigation into allegations tbe patrol chief waved cops off.
www.chicagopolice.org/public-recor...
Huge shout out to Chip for quarterbacking this project and building a database of use of force incidents during “Midway Blitz” that gives our readers a better impression of the scope of this operation.
Tear gas, car crashes, chokeholds: Risky tactics drive Trump’s #Chicago deportation blitz. Law enforcement experts say federal agents show a lack of training and restraint. “They’re out of control,” ex-CPD Supt. Garry McCarthy sez. @chicago.suntimes.com @wbez.org chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
Tear gas, car crashes, rubber bullets: Risky tactics have driven Trump’s Chicago deportation ‘blitz’
Law enforcement experts say federal agents have displayed a lack of training and restraint. “They’re out of control,” ex-police Supt. Garry McCarthy says.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Huge shout out to Chip for quarterbacking this project and building a database of use of force incidents during “Midway Blitz” that gives our readers a better impression of the scope of this operation.