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Threats to immigrant legal status raise concern in Chicago's Ukranian community
Reports say the Trump administration may soon roll back protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants granted temporary protected status
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Highland Park parade shooting victims allowed to watch full trial, judge rules
The judge’s ruling on Thursday came during the final hearing ahead of the trial, scheduled to start next week.
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Battle over regulating hemp products moves to City Hall
A statewide debate over the lack of regulation of certain hemp products has made its way to Chicago City Council, with those in the cannabis industry advocating for more regulation.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker girds for Trump immigration efforts
Illinois in general and Chicago in particular were to be the focus of immigration enforcement plans under the new Trump administration. After news of those plans leaked out, the focus changed.
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Chicago's mayor can't be recalled under Illinois law. A new bill aims to change that.
It is a movement gaining strength on several fronts: a push to establish a recall election for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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McClain defense attorneys rest case as Madigan corruption trial continues
After 40 days of testimony, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan co-defendant Mike McClain Thursday rested his defense in their federal corruption trial. Attorneys for the former speaker, however, continue to bring witnesses.
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Prosecution rests in Michael Madigan trial
After more than three months, the prosecution rested in the ongoing corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Here are the main taxes, fees in Chicago's 2025 budget
While Chicago’s 2025 budget doesn’t include a $68 million property tax increase, it comes with a bundle of taxes and fees designed to bridge a billion-dollar budget gap.
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Lawmakers push for hearings on state's hemp industry in January
Local lawmakers are pushing for hearings on Illinois’ hemp industry next month, highlighting a push for further regulation and more emphasis on social equity in the business.
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Star witness faces cross-examination in Madigan trial
After more than a week of often uncomfortable testimony for the former alderman-turned-FBI mole about massages and Viagra, the latest questioning focused Danny Solis’ failure to declare hundreds of thousands of dollars he received from the Vendor Assistance Program.
