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‘People are hiding’: Immigrants stay home from work to avoid potential ICE arrests
Amid President Donald Trump's threats of sweeping arrests and mass deportations, undocumented workers in Chicago skipped work in order to avoid being caught by ICE agents.
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Editorial: Disengagement is no answer to Trumpian excess
America has always needed moderate, commonsense voices. The Second Age of Trump is no time...
Immigration
‘Fear is his biggest sword’: Northwest Indiana immigrants anxious amid Trump’s planned deportation arrests
Northwest Indiana immigration attorney Alfredo Estrada said he’s been preparing his clients to know their rights as President Donald Trump assumes his second term in office.
Entertainment
‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Cynthia Erivo, who is starring in the hit musical “Wicked,” was named Tuesday as the 2025 Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
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It’s official: Chicago Bears announce the hiring of Ben Johnson as their new head coach
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles called new coach Ben Johnson "a proven leader with winning pedigree and a mind toward innovation."
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Photos: The inauguration of President Donald Trump
Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
Politics
At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington,...
Business
Lakeshore East 3-bedroom condo with floor-to-ceiling windows: $2.6M
Address: 363 E. Wacker Drive, Unit 3009, Chicago Listed: Jan. 14, 2025 Price: $2,600,000 Listing...
Education
Bitter cold prompts south and southwest suburban schools to teach remotely
Lockport High School was among the few schools to have in-person classes during Tuesday's frigid...
Environment
Donald Trump order seeks to change name of North America’s tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley — and Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for North America’s tallest peak — Denali...
Investigations
A fragile haven: Venezuelan migrants face violence and uncertainty at Chicago housing complex
Migrants fleeing violence in Latin America are finding violence and fear of mass deportations under...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant review: Minyoli makes more than Taiwanese noodles in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood
Imagined as a traditional noodle shop, Minyoli has become a cultural exploration, where popcorn fried...
Crime and Public Safety
Gary man wrongfully convicted of murder has trial date set in federal court
Willie Donald’s trial against the city of Gary, the estate of John E. Jelks, Jr.,...
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Heads up, Illinois and Miami. Stephen Brown is back as Marist rallies to beat Brother Rice. ‘A different energy.’
Stephen Brown scores 11 points and pulls down 10 rebounds to lead Marist to a...
History
Ben Johnson becomes the 19th head coach for the Chicago Bears. Here’s a look at how past coaches fared — and when they left the franchise.
As Ben Johnson becomes the 19th head coach in the franchise's 100-plus-year history, here a...
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Pedal your way to fitness with the best upright exercise bike
Upright exercise bikes provide a traditional cycling position without back support, similar to road bikes....