Chicago families worry about ICE, but new law promises school protections

As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families.

Chicago-area commuter crawls under stopped Metra train, video shows
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Police in a Chicago suburb are warning commuters about rail safety after video captured a person crawling underneath a stopped Metra train. (Credit: Hinsdale Police Department)

Chicago Public Schools moves ahead with Black Student Success Plan | What that means
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Chicago Public Schools is moving forward with its ambitious Black Student Success Plan?despite a federal investigation questioning whether it unfairly favors one group of students.

Joe Walsh mourns Charlie Kirk: ?Felt like I lost a son? | The Chicago Report
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Former Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh opens up about his close bond with the late Charlie Kirk, describing him as ?like a political son.? He talks about how their friendship shifted when Kirk became a strong Trump supporter and shares the deep sense of loss he feels since Kirk passed.

Brandon Johnson signs 'Right to Protest' executive order

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order aimed at protecting the rights of protesters in Chicago, even if federal authorities try to intervene.

Cook County Health, CTA brings naloxone to more CTA stations | ChicagoLIVE
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Cook County Health and the Chicago Transit Authority are teaming up to fight the opioid crisis by installing vending machines stocked with free Naloxone at five CTA rail stations.

Amazon and Google under investigation, Southwest expansion & more | Business News
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Amazon and Google over their online advertising practices. The agency is also examining the potential risks of kids using AI chatbots, aiming to assess how harmful these technologies may be. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines plans to expand its international flight offerings, the FDA has approved a new health feature in Apple products, and a new survey shows holiday shopping is expected to drop by 5% compared to last year.

Deal reached to "save" TikTok, Trump suggests

The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."

Metra Electric train hits pedestrian in Chicago, major delays expected

Commuters on the Metra Electric line face extensive delays Monday morning after a train hit a pedestrian near McCormick Place.

How to know if you?re getting money from Facebook?s privacy settlement | ChicagoNOW
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Payments are being sent out in Facebook?s $725M privacy settlement. Attorney Benjamin Swetland joins us to explain who qualifies, how to claim, and what this means for users.

Charlie Kirk fallout, Reilly vs. Preckwinkle & 9/11 reflections | The Chicago Report
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On this episode of ?The Chicago Report:? the fallout from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk, as law enforcement zeroes in on a suspect. We explore how political figures on both the left and right can work to turn down the rhetorical temperature. Plus, why downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly believes he can unseat longtime Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. And as the second tower fell, legendary Chicago journalist Carol Marin reflects on her experience covering 9/11, 24 years later.