Chicago and Illinois have sanctuary laws. What does that actually …
Dec 11, 2024 · Chicago is widely known as a sanctuary city, because it has laws in place that prohibit local officials from helping federal immigration agents enforce immigration law. Illinois has had a similar ...
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A Chicago Sun-Times review found 43 of the 53 defendants from Illinois had been convicted and sentenced. Trump pardoned or ordered cases dropped against everyone charged in the insurrection.
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3 days ago · The latest stories from WBEZ News. The Coco robots — which can operate in snow and sub-freezing temps — are part of a pilot program in the 27th and 34th wards, which includes the Loop, West ...
What we know about the Madigan trial so far - WBEZ Chicago
Dec 23, 2024 · The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. That case includes a sweeping 117-page indictment, detailing multiple alleged ...
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From homes and schools to big crowds and personal space, here are the 12 most-read Chicago stories from the year that was.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 20. 2024: City Council passes …
Dec 20, 2024 · Chicago’s 2025 budget finally passes. Meanwhile, the Chicago School Board called a special meeting Friday night to discuss the possible firing of schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
As Chicago braces for threat of mass deportations, it’s losing its ...
Dec 18, 2024 · After four years in the pressure cooker job, Brandie Knazze is stepping down as commissioner of the city’s Department of Family and Support Services, effective Dec. 31.
Without Native Americans, would we have Chicago as we know it?
Nov 20, 2024 · November is National Native American Heritage Month. Curious City listener Mark Liechty often finds himself wondering what Chicago was like hundreds of years ago, before the city was officially ...
35 classic holiday things to do around Chicago, from Nutcrackers …
Dec 5, 2024 · Catch a performance of The Nutcracker. Nothing says the holiday season like taking in a performance of The Nutcracker, and thankfully, there’s no shortage of options for Chicagoans.For a classic ...