Push grows to remove Native American mascots from Illinois schools
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Push grows to remove Native American mascots from Illinois schools

Andrew Johnson of the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative discusses the harmful effects of Native American mascots in K-12 schools and the ongoing effort to replace them through House Bill 1237.

Andrew Johnson of the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative discusses the harmful effects of Native American mascots in K-12 schools and the ongoing effort to replace them through House Bill 1237.

Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek re-election
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Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek re-election

In a video message to her San Francisco constituents, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi officially announced her retirement, closing a historic chapter as the first woman to lead the U.S. House of Representatives.

In a video message to her San Francisco constituents, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi officially announced her retirement, closing a historic chapter as the first woman to lead the U.S. House of Representatives.

Food banks step up as govt shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits
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Food banks step up as govt shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits

With SNAP funding interrupted by the government shutdown, food pantries like Schaumburg Township’s are seeing a surge in need and asking for community support to keep their shelves stocked.

With SNAP funding interrupted by the government shutdown, food pantries like Schaumburg Township’s are seeing a surge in need and asking for community support to keep their shelves stocked.

Air traffic controllers feeling the strain as shutdown worsens staffing crisis
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Air traffic controllers feeling the strain as shutdown worsens staffing crisis

The Great Lakes regional vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association discusses how the government shutdown is deepening staffing shortages, lowering morale, and putting more pressure on workers ahead of the busy holiday travel season.

The Great Lakes regional vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association discusses how the government shutdown is deepening staffing shortages, lowering morale, and putting more pressure on workers ahead of the busy holiday travel season.

Air travel chaos: FAA to cut flights nationwide amid govt shutdown
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Air travel chaos: FAA to cut flights nationwide amid govt shutdown

The FAA is slashing flights by up to 10% starting tomorrow as the government shutdown deepens, threatening major travel delays just as the holiday season begins.

The FAA is slashing flights by up to 10% starting tomorrow as the government shutdown deepens, threatening major travel delays just as the holiday season begins.

Ruling expected in case over federal immigration agents using excessive force on demonstrators
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Ruling expected in case over federal immigration agents using excessive force on demonstrators

A federal judge in Chicago is expected to rule this morning on whether to extend a temporary restraining order barring immigration agents from using excessive force against demonstrators and journalists.

A federal judge in Chicago is expected to rule this morning on whether to extend a temporary restraining order barring immigration agents from using excessive force against demonstrators and journalists.

Witnesses describe fear, force at Chicago hearing on border patrol conduct
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Witnesses describe fear, force at Chicago hearing on border patrol conduct

After an all-day hearing with testimony from more than a dozen witnesses, Judge Sara Ellis will announce a key ruling in the case on Thursday morning.

After an all-day hearing with testimony from more than a dozen witnesses, Judge Sara Ellis will announce a key ruling in the case on Thursday morning.

Protecting Chicago budget tour
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Protecting Chicago budget tour

Chicago city leaders want to hear from you about the budget for next year.

Chicago city leaders want to hear from you about the budget for next year.

Rally to keep ICE out of schools
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Rally to keep ICE out of schools

Activists gathered in Northcenter Town Square to send a clear message to DHS, keep ICE agents out of schools.

Activists gathered in Northcenter Town Square to send a clear message to DHS, keep ICE agents out of schools.

Judge orders improved conditions at Broadview facility
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Judge orders improved conditions at Broadview facility

We told you about the case involving what immigration agents are doing on the streets. Now, the focus is on what is happening inside the Broadview ICE facility.

We told you about the case involving what immigration agents are doing on the streets. Now, the focus is on what is happening inside the Broadview ICE facility.

Charter School Teacher of the Year
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Charter School Teacher of the Year

Ron Harrigan is the long time band director and music educator at Southland College Prep charter high school. He was surprised at a pep rally today and named Illinois Network of Charter High Schools - Teacher of the Year.

Ron Harrigan is the long time band director and music educator at Southland College Prep charter high school. He was surprised at a pep rally today and named Illinois Network of Charter High Schools - Teacher of the Year.