Elvia Malagón
@elviamalagon.bsky.social
Chicago-based writer reporting on health issues for the Chicago Sun-Times. Proud member of the Chicago Sun-Times Guild. https://chicago.suntimes.com/authors/elvia-malagon
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Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
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A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
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West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to 87 in the Loop. This is the widest death gap in Chicago.
As they live Chicago’s ‘Death Gap,’ a three-generation West Side family fights to end it
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November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to 87 in the Loop. This is the widest death gap in Chicago.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, community reflects on those lost: 'We're gonna be here forever' chicago.suntimes.com/lgbtq/2025/1..., reports @vimiller.bsky.social
On Trans Day of Remembrance, community reflects on those lost: 'We're gonna be here forever'
But even in Illinois — where many trans people have fled as persecution against them ramps up in other states — 29 trans teens have died by suicide this year, according to a count by Trans Up Front Il...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On Trans Day of Remembrance, community reflects on those lost: 'We're gonna be here forever' chicago.suntimes.com/lgbtq/2025/1..., reports @vimiller.bsky.social
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Feds drop case against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Feds drop case against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park
It's one of the most high-profile prosecutions to result from the Trump administration's "Operation Midway Blitz." Defense attorneys have been aggressively challenging evidence and sought a speedy tri...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Feds drop case against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
An important investigation -- The feds used chemical weapons against residents and protesters at least 49 times in Chicago neighborhoods. In one day alone in Brighton Park, feds used tear gas & pepper spray 15 times. More here: www.raceandequityproject.org/blog/feds-us...
Feds used chemical agents dozens of times in Chicago — Investigative Project on Race and Equity
An investigation by reporters from six newsrooms found that agents used chemical irritants nearly 50 times during Operation Midway Blitz.
www.raceandequityproject.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM
An important investigation -- The feds used chemical weapons against residents and protesters at least 49 times in Chicago neighborhoods. In one day alone in Brighton Park, feds used tear gas & pepper spray 15 times. More here: www.raceandequityproject.org/blog/feds-us...
Nine years later, man sentenced for shooting of Tavon Tanner
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Nine years later, man sentenced for shooting of Tavon Tanner
Terrance White, 32, pleaded guilty in June to attempted murder in aid of racketeering activity for the nearly decade-old shooting of then 10-year-old Tavon Tanner.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Nine years later, man sentenced for shooting of Tavon Tanner
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In the 20,000 pages of documents released by a congressional committee, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Thomas Pritzker connect by email at least 20 times. In one exchange, Epstein writes Pritzker, 'nice to see you, please come more often.'
Newly released cache of Epstein emails reveal deeper ties with Thomas Pritzker, governor's cousin
chicago.suntimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In the 20,000 pages of documents released by a congressional committee, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Thomas Pritzker connect by email at least 20 times. In one exchange, Epstein writes Pritzker, 'nice to see you, please come more often.'
Gift link: Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
reports @chicagotribune.com
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reports @chicagotribune.com
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Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
The Tribune spoke to U.S. citizens and green card holders who have either been questioned or detained during Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Gift link: Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
reports @chicagotribune.com
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reports @chicagotribune.com
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We are hiring a senior politics reporter @wired.com. Details and application info here. You'll get to work with amazing editors, namely @leahfeiger.bsky.social @timmarchman.bsky.social and @brbarrett.bsky.social -- and the rest of the WIRED Politics dream team:
Senior Writer, Politics
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are hiring a senior politics reporter @wired.com. Details and application info here. You'll get to work with amazing editors, namely @leahfeiger.bsky.social @timmarchman.bsky.social and @brbarrett.bsky.social -- and the rest of the WIRED Politics dream team:
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Andrea and I are about the same age, and at both the Sun-Times and the Tribune I was perpetually impressed with her smarts and innovative ideas. Her leaving the world is a huge loss.
RIP Andrea Hanis, who held significant leadership posts in all the big local papers, was a fine colleague and friend. We will miss you. Gone far too soon.
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Andrea Marie Hanis Obituary November 12, 2025 - Legacy.com
View Andrea Marie Hanis's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Andrea and I are about the same age, and at both the Sun-Times and the Tribune I was perpetually impressed with her smarts and innovative ideas. Her leaving the world is a huge loss.
Full SNAP benefits for this month should reach Illinois recipients by Nov. 20, according to state officials -- chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/11... w/ Casey He
Full SNAP benefits going out starting Friday as shutdown ends, Illinois officials say
The state expects all 1.8 million Illinoisans who use the food assistance program to get full benefits by Nov. 20. Several West Side communities with the region's largest number of SNAP recipients hav...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Full SNAP benefits for this month should reach Illinois recipients by Nov. 20, according to state officials -- chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/11... w/ Casey He
If you live in the Chicago area and get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, we would really love to hear from you about your premiums. The data will help inform follow-up reporting at @chicago.suntimes.com/@wbez.org
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November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
If you live in the Chicago area and get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, we would really love to hear from you about your premiums. The data will help inform follow-up reporting at @chicago.suntimes.com/@wbez.org
SURVEY: airtable.com/appeodIS71ul...
SURVEY: airtable.com/appeodIS71ul...
As the historic fed government shutdown ends, families who depend on the Affordable Care Act remain in limbo as premiums are still expected to increase for next year. We talked to two Chicago area families about what that means for them and their personal health chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...
Two families, two responses to spiking Obamacare costs: ‘We can live only, maximum, 10 more years’
As Affordable Care Act premiums are expected to rise, a single mom expects to become uninsured. Meanwhile, a couple in their 70s plan to keep their insurance but say they can only afford 10 more years...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As the historic fed government shutdown ends, families who depend on the Affordable Care Act remain in limbo as premiums are still expected to increase for next year. We talked to two Chicago area families about what that means for them and their personal health chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/...
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
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Federal immigration agents were confronted in Oak Park on Saturday morning by residents blowing whistles as local Girl Scouts collect food for local pantries, rattling some girls and their parents.
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Masked ICE agents put damper on Oak Park Girl Scout food drive: ‘It’s heartbreaking as a mom’
Federal immigration agents were confronted in Oak Park on Saturday morning by residents blowing whistles as local Girl Scouts collect food for local pantries, rattling some girls and their parents.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Federal immigration agents were confronted in Oak Park on Saturday morning by residents blowing whistles as local Girl Scouts collect food for local pantries, rattling some girls and their parents.
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An infant girl in Chicago was tear gassed this morning by the U.S. government.
Developing story in Little Village.
Follow @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social and @ckubzansky.bsky.social who are reporting on the ground
Developing story in Little Village.
Follow @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social and @ckubzansky.bsky.social who are reporting on the ground
Little Village residents confront Bovino, border patrol agents Saturday
Community members once again confronted a convoy of Border Patrol agents led by Cmdr. Gregory Bovino as it moved through Chicago’s South Side neighborhoods.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
An infant girl in Chicago was tear gassed this morning by the U.S. government.
Developing story in Little Village.
Follow @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social and @ckubzansky.bsky.social who are reporting on the ground
Developing story in Little Village.
Follow @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social and @ckubzansky.bsky.social who are reporting on the ground
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One person said they received only about 40% of the SNAP benefits they typically get each month. “The unpredictability really hurts people,” said Holly Yacoumakis, lead community food source specialist at Marillac St. Vincent Harvest Hub food pantry.
Some Illinois residents receive partial SNAP benefits due to them this month
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November 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
One person said they received only about 40% of the SNAP benefits they typically get each month. “The unpredictability really hurts people,” said Holly Yacoumakis, lead community food source specialist at Marillac St. Vincent Harvest Hub food pantry.
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“The unpredictability really hurts people,” said Holly Yacoumakis, lead community food source specialist at Marillac St. Vincent Harvest Hub food pantry. “It’s unfair, and they know it’s unfair.”
Some Illinois residents receive partial SNAP benefits due to them this month
chicago.suntimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
“The unpredictability really hurts people,” said Holly Yacoumakis, lead community food source specialist at Marillac St. Vincent Harvest Hub food pantry. “It’s unfair, and they know it’s unfair.”
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Three masked agents questioned an Illinois Department of Transportation employee about his immigration status — and if he had traveled to New York and was “aware” of the mayor-elect in New York City, the governor’s office said.
Indian IDOT employee stopped by ICE agents, questioned if he was 'aware' of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
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November 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Three masked agents questioned an Illinois Department of Transportation employee about his immigration status — and if he had traveled to New York and was “aware” of the mayor-elect in New York City, the governor’s office said.
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G’morning. This raises a LOT of questions starting with, “have you read the First Amendment?”
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
G’morning. This raises a LOT of questions starting with, “have you read the First Amendment?”
When the Food Journalist Needs Food Stamps www.bonappetit.com/story/when-t...
When the Food Journalist Needs Food Stamps
A personal story about dignity, survival, and the systems that decide who gets to eat.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
When the Food Journalist Needs Food Stamps www.bonappetit.com/story/when-t...
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Librarians and aldermen are pushing back against proposed library cuts. blockclubchi.co/47wlf48
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Librarians and aldermen are pushing back against proposed library cuts. blockclubchi.co/47wlf48
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Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens, will be the 111th mayor of New York. He will be the first Muslim to ever lead the city, as well as its first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor in more than a century.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens, will be the 111th mayor of New York. He will be the first Muslim to ever lead the city, as well as its first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor in more than a century.
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NEW: State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim woman in the U.S. to be voted into statewide office after winning the Virginia lieutenant governor's race, AP projects.
Ghazala Hashmi makes history as Virginia's next lieutenant governor
Hashmi is the first Muslim American woman in the U.S. to be voted into statewide office.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
NEW: State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim woman in the U.S. to be voted into statewide office after winning the Virginia lieutenant governor's race, AP projects.