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Hospitals Must Remain Sanctuaries Say Local Public Health Experts
In an op-ed in the Sun-Times, public health experts call for maintaining medical facilities as “sanctuaries that protect human life,” and outline ste…
7 months, 1 week ago
Chicago’s ‘Rapid Response’ To ICE
Chicago legal advocates and volunteers in communities are quickly responding after ICE arrests to protect immigrants’ rights. In the Loop talks with …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct. 10, 2025
The Texas National Guard arrived in the Chicago area, then a judge granted a temporary restraining order on deploying the guard in Illinois. Meanwhil…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Expert Says Government’s South Shore Raid Video Violates The Hatch Act
You might mistake a recent video released by the Department of Homeland Security for an action movie trailer. It shows Border Patrol agents in mi…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Ask Chicago’s Mayor: October 2025
A government shutdown is underway. The National Guard has arrived in the Chicago area, and immigration enforcement has escalated in recent weeks. In …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump Admin Pauses Funds For Red Line Extension
The Trump administration has paused $2.1 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects in Chicago, including the long-awaited extension of t…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Local Vets On Trump’s Plan To Send National Guard To Chicago
President Trump called National guardsmen from Illinois and Texas to Chicago, and they could arrive any day now. In the Loop checks in with Illinois …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct. 3, 2025
After months of warnings, the federal government said 100 National Guard troops will be deployed in Chicago. President Trump told military leaders to…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Meet The Chicagoans Teaching English To Immigrant Neighbors
Aquinas Literacy Center is a McKinley Park organization that provides free one-on-one English tutoring to adults, many of whom are immigrants. In …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Does Illinois Need Statewide Rules For E-Bikes?
As e-bikes and e-scooters grow in popularity as an accessible and affordable transit option, many cities and suburbs are creating rules for how, when…
7 months, 3 weeks ago