Sister JoAnn Persch and Sister Pat Murphy have devoted their lives advocating for local and federal immigration legislation to fix a broken system.
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Tokyo Rose’ pardoned
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 19, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Illinois lands $100M federal grant for EV truck chargers
Public charging for electric trucks — including the largest semi-trailers — is on the way in Illinois.
Hemp advocates gave campaign donations to lawmakers in fight over regulations
Hemp business owners recently gave more than $30,000 to oppose a bill they said would have shut them down.
Former educator helps West Side teens build houses, careers and community
Graduates from Collins Academy High School worked with their former teacher’s nonprofit to design and construct homes for their neighborhood.
Today in Chicago History: 7 killed when trains crash near Gary
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Mother of slain Plainfield boy Wadee Alfayoumi meets Biden for ‘human-to-human connection’
“We are connected by God. We both lost children,” Hanan Shaheen tells president after discussing the dehumanization of Palestinians.
Today in Chicago History: Danny Bonaduce vs. Donny Osmond — in the boxing ring
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 17, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Winnetka house made famous by the movie ‘Home Alone’ sells for $5.5M
The five-bedroom mansion has gotten its first new owners in 13 years — and seven years after the current owners renovated and expanded it.
The rise and fall and rise again of Richard Pryor — Criterion releases a new edition of ‘Jo Jo Dancer’
His autobiographical 1986 movie reaches back to his days growing up in Peoria. The comedian accomplished so much, and could have accomplished so much more.