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Chicago's Stand: Power Plays Over Policing

October 21, 2025

Chicago is in the spotlight, but not for the usual reasons. The city is facing a surge in federal activity that many see as a power play, not a crime-fighting mission. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been making bold moves, like nighttime raids and aggressive arrests. These act

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Federal Agents in the City: A Clash of Roles and Rules

October 19, 2025

Federal agents are now operating in city streets, far from their usual terrain. This shift has sparked debates about their role and the rules they follow. Critics argue that agents, trained for high-risk border situations, are now in unfamiliar urban settings. Recent incidents in Chicago have highl

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Chicago Through the Eyes of Readers

October 18, 2025

Chicago, a city with a rich history and diverse culture, has inspired many through literature. Readers shared their experiences of how certain books reshaped their understanding of the city. One person highlighted how "Division Street" by Studs Terkel showcased the city's diverse population. Anothe

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A Chicago Woman's Fight for Justice After a Deadly Shooting

October 11, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, a Chicago woman, Marimar Martinez, found herself in a legal battle after being shot multiple times by U. S. Border Patrol agents. The federal grand jury has indicted her on charges of obstructing a federal officer with a deadly weapon. The agents claim that Martinez ram

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Chicago's Crime Fight: Are Troops the Solution?

September 28, 2025

Chicago has been struggling with violent crime for a long time. Delphine Cherry knows this better than most. She lost her daughter in 1992 and her son in 2012 to gun violence. She moved her family to a suburb hoping for safety, but tragedy struck again. The idea of sending in the National Guard to

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Political Cartoons: Vaccines, Epstein, and Chicago

September 7, 2025

In the world of politics, things can get pretty heated. Take the Senate Finance Committee, for example. They had a big meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The topic? Vaccines and the chaos at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some Republican senators

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Federal Agents to Use Navy Base for Chicago Immigration Operations

September 5, 2025

A recent government memo has revealed plans to use a Navy base in Illinois as a central hub for federal agents involved in immigration enforcement in Chicago. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested space for around 250 agents and 140 vehicles at the Naval Station Great Lakes, which

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Caleb Williams: The Bears' High-Stakes Gamble

September 4, 2025

Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears' star quarterback, is under intense pressure as he steps into his second NFL season. The expectations are sky-high, especially after being the top pick in the draft. But things got even more complicated when reports surfaced that he wasn't thrilled about playing for

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Oasis: Winning Over America, One Song at a Time

August 29, 2025

Oasis, the iconic British band, finally seemed to have won over American hearts. Liam Gallagher, the band's frontman, addressed the crowd of 60, 000 people in Chicago, acknowledging past misunderstandings. He declared their love for America, marking a significant shift in the band's relationship wit

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Trump's Repeated Claims About Chicago's Black Women Raise Eyebrows

August 29, 2025

President Donald Trump has been repeatedly talking about a supposed group of Black women in Chicago who want him to send in the National Guard. He claims these women are begging for his help to combat crime in the city. However, experts say this is not the full story. Trump made these claims during