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Chicago declares 'ICE Free Zones' amid clashes over federal immigration raids
New ReviewChicago bans ICE from city property as leaders sue to block Trump’s troop deployment, sparking protests and clashes with agents.
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Shooting Near Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn, Illinois
New ReviewA shooting near Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn, Illinois, has left three people dead. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred close to the school grounds.
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ICE agent shoots suspect in Chicago, sparks outrage and fresh calls to shut detention facility
New ReviewTensions flare in Chicago after an ICE agent shot a suspect who allegedly tried to evade arrest. Immigration advocates condemn the shooting as protesters demand the closure of a local ICE detention center.
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ICE ramps up Chicago raids despite local objections
New ReviewChicago is preparing for an increase in federal immigration agents in the city. (Scripps News)
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Trump vows to send the National Guard to Chicago
U.S. President Donald Trump announced at a Tuesday news conference that he will send the National Guard to Chicago. The announcement, part of Trump's continuing threats to expand federal law enforcement across the country, came the day...
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National Guard coming to more cities?
President Donald Trump, after arming the National Guard in Washington, D.C., is weighing deployments to Democratic cities like Baltimore, Chicago, and New York City. (Scripps News)
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Illinois governor slams Trump's threat to deploy National Guard to Chicago
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to address crime, but in a news conference Monday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said there is no emergency warranting the deployment of the National Guard...
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Political standoff over deployment of National Guard troops is snowballing in U.S.
President Donald Trump has deployed hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.’s safest and most popular tourist spots, including the National Mall, in a controversial crime crackdown move. While the administration claims the...
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Illinois hosts Texas Democrats fighting against redistricting efforts
After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered arrest warrants for all Democrats who fled the state to block a GOP redistricting plan, other states are vowing to act. (Scripps News)
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Texas Democrats flee state amid redistricting fight
Texas Democrats have left the state to block Republicans from redrawing congressional maps. (Scripps News)
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Diverse Group of Business Owners Preparing to Shape the Face of Illinois Marijuana Industry
Illinois plans to give preference for new dispensary licenses to those applying under the state's social equity program, and Ron Holmes, co-founder of the Majority-Minority Group said the program is off to a good start.
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Cannabis Supply Runs Thin After First Blockbuster Week in Sales
Most cannabis shops in the city closed on Monday as companies restocked their products and gave workers a much-needed rest.
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As Legal Cannabis Arrives in Illinois, All Eyes on Success of Massive Rollout
The scale and speed of Illinois’ adult-use launch, as well as the scope of its equity provisions, has earned it a reputation as a pioneer in U.S. cannabis legalization.
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New York county bans unvaccinated minors in public after measles outbreak
In Rockland County, N.Y., the measles outbreak has infected more than 150 people since October. Officials are so worried, they’ve issued a state of emergency and are banning all unvaccinated minors from public places.
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Gun Buyers Shouldn't be Required to Share Social Media with Police, ACLU Says
A new bill in Illinois would require potential gun buyers to reveal their public social media accounts to state police. The ACLU is now speaking out against the idea, citing privacy and bias concerns. "The things that social media would...
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Rep. Frankel: Trump Is 'Best Recruiter' Dems Have
Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) believes the record number of women running in the midterm elections is a direct response to President Trump and his policies. Frankel said on Cheddar's 'Pink Wave' special report that women are "agitated" and...
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Rep. Frankel Says a 'Pink Wave' is Coming: Trump Is 'Best Recruiter' Democrats Have
A record number of women are running for political office, and one congresswoman thinks America has one man to thank. "The best recruiter we've had, his name is President Donald Trump," Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) said Wednesday in an...
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Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey on His Medical Marijuana Usage
The commissioner got his medical marijuana card six months ago and has been open about it in a bid to get rid of the stigma around the drug, he told Cheddar. Fritchey is also pushing to legalize recreational use of the drug in Illinois...
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Is Cannabis the Best Weapon in the Opioid Epidemic?
Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey, who holds a medical marijuana card, says the drug's ability to relieve pain makes it a much more effective way to combat opioid addiction. “Why would we continue, in light of the crisis that we...
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Could Cannabis Be The Biggest Weapon In The Opioid Epidemic?
Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey, who holds a medical marijuana card, says the drug's ability to relieve pain makes it a much more effective way to combat opioid addiction. “Why would we continue, in light of the crisis that we...
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Tornadoes in Illinois caught on video
Rare winter twisters cause severe damage in several counties
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Super Tuesday 3 | US primaries reach critical stage
It's a decisive night for presidential hopefuls. Paul Hunter has the latest results from five states.
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Woman drives with 15-foot tree stuck in car's bumper
Illinois police arrest her on a DUI charge after receiving a tip from another motorist
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Baby grey seal born at Illinois zoo
Adorable female pup born on Jan. 2 at Brookfield Zoo