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Back to SearchOperation Midway Blitz, Cook County's New Chief Judge, and Mexican Independence Day
Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security launched “Operation Midway Blitz,” a surge in immigration raids across Chicago and Illinois. W…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How Violence Prevention Works
How Violence Prevention Works
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Crime Actually Down in Chicago?
There’s been a whole lot of talk about crime in Chicago lately. The president claims that crime is rampant in Chicago, while the mayor and the govern…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Trump’s War on Chicago, COVID-19 Vaccines, and Walk on Milwaukee
Yesterday, the Trump administration announced “Operation Midway Blitz,” the latest round of targeted immigration raids in Chicago, while continuing t…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Could Data Centers Drain Lake Michigan?
A new report shows the proliferation of data centers could deplete water sources around the Great Lakes. Helena Volzer, author of the report and seni…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Federal Agents Moving In, Aldi Loses Self-Checkout, and Bears Delusion Begins
For the last few weeks, the Trump administration has increased threats to send National Guard Troops to Chicago. Now we are getting word that the adm…
11 months ago
How Does Chicago Respond to Crisis Calls?
Four years ago, Chicago launched Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) teams. Initially made up of police officers, paramedics, and mental…
11 months ago
The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Farmers Markets
Catching the end of farmers market season was near the top of our list in our September guide. That makes it a good time to revisit these advanced ti…
11 months ago
Your Guide to September 2025 in Chicago
It’s after Labor Day, which means for some of us it’s already fall while others are trying to hold on to summer. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive produ…
11 months ago
Why 200 Students Don't Have Classrooms. Plus, Weed DUIs From Rogue Crime Lab
Chicago Public Schools has yet to place about 200 students with disabilities in classrooms, despite it being the second week of school. While the dis…
11 months, 1 week ago