With two top Trump administration officials in Chicago, federal law enforcement began a “targeted” immigration blitz Sunday, according to a spokesman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Man charged in fatal drive-by shooting of 2 teens in Back of the Yards
The suspect, 25-year-old Adrian Sanchez, was arrested on Jan. 23 in the 4600 block of South Winchester, police said. He is facing charges for the murder of a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old on Aug. 3 2024.
Fox Valley Park District fest aims to ‘get people out in nature’ during the winter
Saturday’s temperatures which rose above the freezing point provided a milder background for Frosty Fest, “where participants are encouraged to experience winter after the excitement of the holidays have passed,” organizers said.
Valparaiso woman who had stroke wants to raise awareness, particularly for first responders
For the most part, Pat Ingram has recovered from the stroke and has been able to piece together what happened on Jan. 17 of last year. What she and her husband Steve are still unable to understand is why Valparaiso Police officers who responded to the scene spent so much time focusing on whether she was intoxicated without evaluating her for a stroke.
Northwest Indiana police departments not called to help with deportations
As the Trump administration is expected to start mass deportations in Chicago, two Northwest Indiana police agencies have not been called to help.
‘People are scared’: Fear permeates every aspect of life in Chicago, under threat of mass immigration deportations
Although no widespread immigration raids were reported here this week, the possibility — and reports that Chicago would be ground zero for enforcement — kept many of the region’s estimated 400,000 undocumented immigrants at home.
RFK Jr.’s opposition to vaccines, fluoride in water troubles public health experts
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hearing to head the Department of Health and Human Services is scheduled to begin Wednesday, health care officials have been prepared to educate the public on vaccines and fluoride.
Condo Adviser: Condo association bylaws lay out how to remove a board member
The first step is for someone respected to speak with the board member in question.
In a first-of-a-kind move under a new zoning provision, developer will make last-ditch effort to gain approval for Lincoln Park towers
A 2022 zoning reform ensures some developers get an up-or-down vote if local opposition delays approval.
Today in Chicago History: Da champs. Bears win Super Bowl XX.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 26, according to the Tribune’s archives.