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Federal immigration agents part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” may soon leave Chicago, according to multiple sources who said the controversial mission was rapidly winding down after a contentious two months of enforcement raids that have set the city and suburbs on edge.
Federal Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and agents said to be leaving Chicago, sources say
Cmdr. Gregory Bovino was expected to depart Chicago within days, while most Border Patrol agents under this command would soon be redeployed elsewhere, three sources told the Tribune Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Federal immigration agents part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” may soon leave Chicago, according to multiple sources who said the controversial mission was rapidly winding down after a contentious two months of enforcement raids that have set the city and suburbs on edge.
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These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it.
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These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it.
The senators — eight in total — faced almost instant blowback from Democrats as they broke ranks and voted to allow the Senate to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the govern…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it.
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Aldermen advance a $17 million police misconduct settlement tied to disgraced detective
Aldermen advance a $17 million police misconduct settlement tied to disgraced detective
The deal recommended by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Law Department is the latest costly police-related settlement to work through City Hall.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Aldermen advance a $17 million police misconduct settlement tied to disgraced detective
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An impassioned Mayor Brandon Johnson was in his element as he tailored his pitch to reinstate Chicago’s corporate head tax during a recent West Englewood town hall.
High stakes for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s progressive agenda in head tax push
Having already failed to deliver other key tenets of his ambitious tax-the-rich wish list, the head tax is a watershed moment for Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
An impassioned Mayor Brandon Johnson was in his element as he tailored his pitch to reinstate Chicago’s corporate head tax during a recent West Englewood town hall.
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Always enjoyed reading this writer. He’ll be greatly missed at the Tribune.
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Farewell, and thank you: A veteran Tribune writer retires after 50 years of witnessing history
As a history professor, I told students stories that I read in textbooks. The Tribune sent me to witness historical events.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Always enjoyed reading this writer. He’ll be greatly missed at the Tribune.
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Just another day working as a journalist in Chicago under Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz. Photo by @mandophotos.bsky.social for the @chicagotribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Just another day working as a journalist in Chicago under Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz. Photo by @mandophotos.bsky.social for the @chicagotribune.com
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The station’s future — and the future of intercity buses in Chicago — have hung in limbo since August 2024, when the long-term lease for Flix, the company that owns Greyhound, ended at the building. The company has been on a month-to-month lease ever since.
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to buy downtown bus terminal, plan shocked local alderman
A mayoral spokesperson said Wednesday the city expects to spend just north of $19 million to purchase the bus terminal, with the rest of the funds expected to go to refurbishment.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The station’s future — and the future of intercity buses in Chicago — have hung in limbo since August 2024, when the long-term lease for Flix, the company that owns Greyhound, ended at the building. The company has been on a month-to-month lease ever since.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget includes money for ShotSpotter replacement
Officials identified a $5 million line item in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 spending plan as money for a “gunshot detection system” when pressed by aldermen during budget hearings.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal once again includes a hefty sum set aside for a ShotSpotter replacement, administration officials told aldermen Thursday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget includes money for ShotSpotter replacement
Officials identified a $5 million line item in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2026 spending plan as money for a “gunshot detection system” when pressed by aldermen during budget hearings.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal once again includes a hefty sum set aside for a ShotSpotter replacement, administration officials told aldermen Thursday.
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U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García of Chicago will not run for reelection, a source close to the congressman said Monday, apparently ceding the spot to his chief of staff, who filed to run for the 4th Congressional District seat that García has held since 2019.
US Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García not running for reelection, source says, as last candidates file for 2026 campaigns
The congressman’s chief of staff, Patty Garcia, also filed to run for the 4th Congressional District seat and the congressman is expected to withdraw his petitions, according to a source brie…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García of Chicago will not run for reelection, a source close to the congressman said Monday, apparently ceding the spot to his chief of staff, who filed to run for the 4th Congressional District seat that García has held since 2019.
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Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability (gift link)
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability (gift link)
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Agents forcibly opened her door and pulled her out of the vehicle by her legs without identifying themselves, presenting a warrant or informing her that she was under arrest. As bystanders yelled, “You hit her! We have it on video!” agents ignored the crowd and forced her into a van and drove away.
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Agents forcibly opened her door and pulled her out of the vehicle by her legs without identifying themselves, presenting a warrant or informing her that she was under arrest. As bystanders yelled, “You hit her! We have it on video!” agents ignored the crowd and forced her into a van and drove away.
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The owner of Gene & Georgetti, the iconic Chicago steak house, said she is being pushed out of her space at the Midway Airport concession area after five years to make room for a Bally’s sports bar.
Gene & Georgetti owner says the city is pushing her out at Midway to make way for Bally’s
The owner of Gene & Georgetti, the iconic Chicago steak house, said she is being pushed out of her space at the Midway Airport concession area after five years to make room for a Bally’s sports…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The owner of Gene & Georgetti, the iconic Chicago steak house, said she is being pushed out of her space at the Midway Airport concession area after five years to make room for a Bally’s sports bar.
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Instead of targeting factories and businesses in large-scale raids, federal agents are arresting Chicagoans who work out in the open.
Gig workers, street vendors and day laborers hit by feds in Chicago immigration crackdown
Instead of targeting factories and businesses in large-scale raids, federal agents are arresting Chicagoans who work out in the open.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Instead of targeting factories and businesses in large-scale raids, federal agents are arresting Chicagoans who work out in the open.
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In case you wanted to know what was going through the heads of some Chicago police as the feds throw tear gas and make arrests throughout the city, Jeremy Gorner and I have you covered here. What they have to say may surprise you.
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Chicago police find themselves in difficult spots as wave of federal immigration enforcement continues
On at least two occasions, CPD personnel responding to standoffs between neighbors and federal agents have found themselves tear-gassed alongside residents as agents react to thrown objects and sho…
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October 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In case you wanted to know what was going through the heads of some Chicago police as the feds throw tear gas and make arrests throughout the city, Jeremy Gorner and I have you covered here. What they have to say may surprise you.
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"One of the cashiers cried because they know him, like they’ve been working with him for a long time,” Guallpa said. “I feel angry. Because he’s very committed to his work. He comes every day on time.”
Federal immigration agents deploy tear gas in Chicago’s Irving Park and Avondale neighborhoods
Federal immigration agents again deployed tear gas on Chicago streets Saturday morning, despite mounting scrutiny from a federal judge over their use of the chemical weapons.
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October 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"One of the cashiers cried because they know him, like they’ve been working with him for a long time,” Guallpa said. “I feel angry. Because he’s very committed to his work. He comes every day on time.”
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Border patrol agents deployed tear gas on the 3700 block of North Kildare where residents say a landscape worker, a resident, and a woman on a bike were detained. Video from a resident.
October 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Border patrol agents deployed tear gas on the 3700 block of North Kildare where residents say a landscape worker, a resident, and a woman on a bike were detained. Video from a resident.
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A federal judge appeared poised to order at least a portion of the thousands of people detained in “Operation Midway Blitz” released on electronic monitoring while litigation continues over whether immigration officials have violated a consent decree restricting so-called warrantless arrests.
Federal judge appears poised to order release of at least some ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ arrestees
A Chicago federal judge appeared poised Friday to order at least a portion of the thousands of people detained in “Operation Midway Blitz” released on electronic monitoring while litiga…
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October 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A federal judge appeared poised to order at least a portion of the thousands of people detained in “Operation Midway Blitz” released on electronic monitoring while litigation continues over whether immigration officials have violated a consent decree restricting so-called warrantless arrests.
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Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday a decision on whether to pursue the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination comes down to whether he thinks he can meet “both the challenge and the promise of tomorrow” and execute on it.
Rahm Emanuel points to record, trust with Republicans as he considers presidential bid
Former Chicago mayor and Japan ambassador Rahm Emanuel said at a City Club of Chicago luncheon he needs to have something unique to say and know he can execute on it to run for president.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday a decision on whether to pursue the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination comes down to whether he thinks he can meet “both the challenge and the promise of tomorrow” and execute on it.
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At their monthly meeting Thursday, school board members urged Chicago Public Schools to take greater action to support students unable to attend school due to immigration enforcement fears, including implementing remote learning options.
Amid ICE surge, Board of Education urges CPS to offer remote learning
Amid the swell of detentions by federal immigration officers in neighborhoods across the city, Chicago Board of Education members are calling for greater support for students and families living in…
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October 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
At their monthly meeting Thursday, school board members urged Chicago Public Schools to take greater action to support students unable to attend school due to immigration enforcement fears, including implementing remote learning options.
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The Illinois Prisoner Review Board has received and is set to review a clemency petition for the state murder case of Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover, a board spokesperson confirmed to the Tribune on Wednesday.
Prison board receives clemency petition for Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover
The petition comes after President Donald Trump in May commuted the federal life sentence of Chicago-born Hoover.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board has received and is set to review a clemency petition for the state murder case of Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover, a board spokesperson confirmed to the Tribune on Wednesday.
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The operation caused chaos in one of Chicago’s oldest and largest immigrant communities – known as “Mexico of the Midwest” – and its neighboring Cicero, with the agents’ presence sparking fear at a local laundromat, a Sam’s Club and the popular El Milagro restaurant and tortilleria on 26th Street.
Immigration agents swarm Little Village and Cicero Wednesday, arresting at least 7, including U.S. citizens
Immigration agents took at least seven people into custody in Little Village and Cicero on Wednesday, community leaders said.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The operation caused chaos in one of Chicago’s oldest and largest immigrant communities – known as “Mexico of the Midwest” – and its neighboring Cicero, with the agents’ presence sparking fear at a local laundromat, a Sam’s Club and the popular El Milagro restaurant and tortilleria on 26th Street.
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As aldermen began to wrap their heads around Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal Tuesday, what lies ahead at City Hall came into focus: another long, uphill battle.
Wary aldermen begin Chicago budget talks as Gov. JB Pritzker says he opposes head tax
Gov. JB Pritzker came out in opposition Tuesday to the reinstated $21-per-employee “head tax” on larger businesses that Mayor Johnson proposed to balance the 2026 budget.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
As aldermen began to wrap their heads around Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal Tuesday, what lies ahead at City Hall came into focus: another long, uphill battle.
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A federal judge in Chicago is set to grill a pair of immigration officials about law enforcement tactics employed during the Trump administration’s ongoing “Operation Midway Blitz” that allegedly are in violation of a restraining order.
Federal judge to quiz immigration officials over ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ tactics
A federal judge in Chicago is set to grill a pair of immigration officials Monday about law enforcement tactics employed during the Trump administration’s ongoing “Operation Midway Blit…
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October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A federal judge in Chicago is set to grill a pair of immigration officials about law enforcement tactics employed during the Trump administration’s ongoing “Operation Midway Blitz” that allegedly are in violation of a restraining order.
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In what appears to have been a warrantless operation, the federal government will not say how many people were detained, who remains in custody and what happened to the children after an ICE raid inside a neglected apartment building at 7500 S. South Shore Drive.
They were already living in one of Chicago’s worst apartment buildings. Then came the ICE raid.
In what appears to have been a warrantless operation, the federal government will not say how many people were detained, who remains in custody and what happened to the children.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In what appears to have been a warrantless operation, the federal government will not say how many people were detained, who remains in custody and what happened to the children after an ICE raid inside a neglected apartment building at 7500 S. South Shore Drive.