Lawmakers clash with ICE over use of force
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A tense congressional hearing questioned immigration officials about deaths and controversial enforcement actions, including a Chicago shooting and an incident that injured an infant. ICE’s acting director defended agents as a new poll shows growing concern over aggressive tactics.

American optimism drops to record low in new poll

How optimistic are you about the future? New polling found that Americans’ hope for their future is at an all-time low.

Chicago early voting begins this week ahead of March 17 primary
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Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Max Bever breaks down what voters need to bring, why early voting matters, where the new downtown super site is, and how to register or return mail-in ballots on time.

 Bears stadium wars, the Epstein files, and the crypto bubble | The Chicago Report
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Down to the final quarter - Illinois lawmakers make moves in the battle to keep the Bears from leaving for Indiana. Fallout from President Trump's racist Friday post - we visit with Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson who prayed with the president just hours before. The crypto crisis - are Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies biting the dust?

Chicago Congressman talks exchange with Trump, Epstein files | The Chicago Report
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U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Chicago) joined Paris to discuss his public plea with President Donald Trump and what he's learning about the latest Epstein files disclosures.

Unredacted Epstein files seen by members of Congress | The Chicago Report
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A handful of members of Congress got a glimpse of the unredacted versions of the Epstein files, and Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich said President Trump should apologize for his "racist" video shared on social media depicting the Obamas as apes.

Illinois school funding continues to lag, state lawmakers say

Illinois state lawmakers are trying to close the gap of underfunded schools across the state, which affects millions of kids.

Maxwell takes the fifth in Epstein probe
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Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer most questions in a closed House Oversight deposition, invoking the Fifth Amendment and saying she’d only testify if granted clemency. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the move as the Epstein investigation continues.

Clemency vs. pardon: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump

Ghislaine Maxwell indicated she’ll testify about Trump and Clinton – but only if she’s granted clemency. Here’s what we know.

Illinois lawmaker proposes ban on plastic glitter in personal care products | ChicagoLIVE
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State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet has introduced legislation to ban nonbiodegradable glitter in personal care products, citing concerns over microplastic pollution and public health.

DHS shutdown looms as immigration standoff stalls talks on Capitol Hill
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Lawmakers face a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but deep disagreements over ICE and immigration enforcement threaten a lapse that could disrupt TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard.