Chicago's ICE playbook spreads  | The Chicago Report
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A new Politico article says Chicago is setting the tone, when it comes to pushing back against President Trump's immigration agenda.  Reporter Shia Kapos says Chicago's ICE playbook is becoming a model for other democratic cities like LA and Seattle.  She's here now to talk about her reporting process-- and what she learned along the way. 

Bill to allow prisoners to vote by mail in ballot | The Chicago Report
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Right now--- there's a bill making its way through Springfield, which would give all people in prison the right to vote.  If you're in jail in Illinois, you can vote.  But you can't if you're in prison for a felony, you lose that right. Sen. Collins is here with more.

Trump: Iran War could end in '2 to 3 weeks'
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So we're about an hour and a half out the president's public address to the country where we are expecting him to update us on Operation Epic Fury--- which is started more than a month ago.  But by the time you all are watching this, that speech will be over.  He may say the war is winding down. Here with more insight is Mateo Farzaneh, professor from Northeastern Illinois University, who specializes in history---political science-- the Middle East and Iran.

Several cases dismissed in connection
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Attorneys representing several people arrested while protesting at the ICE facility in Broadview say their cases have been dismissed. 

Kristi Noem, Trump respond to shocking cross-dressing photos tied to her husband

Newly released photos appeared to show the husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem cross-dressing in private messages to a number of women.

Suspicious prediction market bets| The Chicago Report
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As more bets are being placed on matters of geopolitics, prediction market platforms are placing new bans on insider trading.

Chicago offers amnesty for purchasing city stickers | The Chicago Report
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Are you a Chicago resident who hasn't purchased their city sticker yet? Well, the city clerk's office is holding a month of amnesty to give those folks a chance to get their sticker.

Birthright citizenship fight reaches Supreme Court | The Chicago Report
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Birthright citizenship is on the docket at the Supreme Court, even though the language of the U.S. Constitution seems to be pretty clear. A Northwestern law professor breaks it down.

Indiana's pitch for new Bears stadium | The Chicago Report
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As Indiana cuts the ribbon on a new train line, Gov. Mike Braun used it as an example of why his state should be the next home for the Chicago Bears.

Illinois' conversion therapy ban now at risk
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Illinois has banned conversion therapy for minors since 2015 under the Youth Mental Health Protection Act.

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.

Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

Federal judge halts Trump executive order to defund NPR, PBS

Supporters of public radio and television marked a major win Tuesday, when a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration is not allowed to completely defund National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

Trump administration must suspend White House ballroom construction, judge orders

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.