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Feds deploy tear gas in another Chicago neighborhood: 'We chased federal agents out of Albany Park today'

Feds deploy tear gas in another Chicago neighborhood: 'We chased federal agents out of Albany Park today'

National Guard deployment still blocked in Illinois after federal appeals court steps in Saturday

National Guard deployment still blocked in Illinois after federal appeals court steps in Saturday

State deficit projections look dim

State deficit projections look dim

Mayor Brandon Johnson taps longtime city employee Kenya Merritt as interim cultural czar

Mayor Brandon Johnson taps longtime city employee Kenya Merritt as interim cultural czar

Illinois Democrats call for investigation of Chicago ICE raids

Illinois Democrats call for investigation of Chicago ICE raids

2 GOP governors criticize President Trump over National Guard deployment in Illinois

2 GOP governors criticize President Trump over National Guard deployment in Illinois

Scuffle breaks out between demonstrators, state and sheriff's police outside Broadview ICE facility

Scuffle breaks out between demonstrators, state and sheriff's police outside Broadview ICE facility

Duckworth, Durbin demand feds not use Chicago Harbor Lock on river as backdrop for social media videos

Duckworth, Durbin demand feds not use Chicago Harbor Lock on river as backdrop for social media videos

Reporting in 'war-torn' Chicago, Gov. Pritzker mocks Trump's 'hellhole' narrative on Jimmy Kimmel

Reporting in 'war-torn' Chicago, Gov. Pritzker mocks Trump's 'hellhole' narrative on Jimmy Kimmel

Anti-violence groups face new scrutiny after deadly robbery involving a peacekeeper

Anti-violence groups face new scrutiny after deadly robbery involving a peacekeeper

Chicago arts insiders say they want leader with ‘gumption’ to secure funding and withstand federal attacks

Chicago arts insiders say they want leader with ‘gumption’ to secure funding and withstand federal attacks

Chicago Housing Authority pays $22 million to companies tied to board member

Chicago Housing Authority pays $22 million to companies tied to board member

In Chicago hearing on National Guard deployment, federal judge appointed by Biden will hear arguments

In Chicago hearing on National Guard deployment, federal judge appointed by Biden will hear arguments

Bally's warns video gambling in Chicago would cost the city $74M in yearly revenue, and as many as 1,050 jobs

Bally's warns video gambling in Chicago would cost the city $74M in yearly revenue, and as many as 1,050 jobs

Chicago nonprofit 3Arts boosts grants for culture funding

Chicago nonprofit 3Arts boosts grants for culture funding

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

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

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

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

The Trump administration's immigrant crime math is for the birds

The Trump administration's immigrant crime math is for the birds

Preckwinkle unveils $10 billion budget for Cook County, warns of future 'turmoil' from federal cuts

Preckwinkle unveils $10 billion budget for Cook County, warns of future 'turmoil' from federal cuts

Protesters hit the streets as Texas National Guard expected to be deployed in Chicago area

Protesters hit the streets as Texas National Guard expected to be deployed in Chicago area

Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

U.S. Supreme Court hears Rep. Mike Bost's case tied to Illinois mail voting law

U.S. Supreme Court hears Rep. Mike Bost's case tied to Illinois mail voting law

Settlements tied to Chicago police misconduct claims would give $26.5M to two wrongfully convicted men

Settlements tied to Chicago police misconduct claims would give $26.5M to two wrongfully convicted men

Damen Silos demolition resumes after owner submits dust

Damen Silos demolition resumes after owner submits dust

Pritzker, Johnson fight back after President Trump says they should be jailed for failing to protect ICE

Pritzker, Johnson fight back after President Trump says they should be jailed for failing to protect ICE

O'Hare flights delayed as government shutdown hits staffing

O'Hare flights delayed as government shutdown hits staffing

Jesse Jackson Jr. to announce congressional run on father's 84th birthday

Jesse Jackson Jr. to announce congressional run on father's 84th birthday

Texas National Guard members arrive at Chicago area military training facility

Texas National Guard members arrive at Chicago area military training facility

City Council committee ratifies firefighter contract, measure goes to full Council for approval

City Council committee ratifies firefighter contract, measure goes to full Council for approval

On top Trump-imposed National Guard crisis, Mayor Johnson also has a budget quandary to solve

On top Trump-imposed National Guard crisis, Mayor Johnson also has a budget quandary to solve