Awaiting arrival of US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to the Gary/Chicago International Airport this morning to give an update of Operation Midway Blitz. She is expected to be joined by Indiana Governor Mike Braun.

A tense scene in downtown Chicago as Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino exists the Dirksen Federal Building after hearing with judge. 

Less than a dozen protesters are outside the Dirksen Federal building ahead of U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Balvino’s appearance before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis in Chicago this morning.

Did anyone catch me on Chicago Tonight?

I’m back on Blue Sky!

At FOIA Fest in Chicago, sponsored by the Chicago Headline Club. Sold out event at Northwestern University’s downtown campus to assists journalists about accessing and obtaining public documents. It’s sold out so journalism is alive and well!

Ten journalism organizations in Chicago got together to discuss ways to protect journalists during these times. Thank you to all including the Chicago Headline Club and the Field Foundation of Illinois!

This event is open to all journalists in the Chicago area. Please send me a message if you would like to attend. Thank you.

I'm proud to have helped put together this unique event.

Small but feisty group in Northwest Indiana protesting the policies of President Trump on Presidents’ Day.

Listen for my report on WBEZ.

(Michael Puente/WBEZ)

Anchoring Sunday morning on WBEZ!

What is on your Super Bowl menu? Who has the best pizza in Chicago?

My favorite: Connie’s!

Proud to be organizing this for the Chicago Headline Club, in conjunction with the Chicago Journalists Association and the Field Foundation of Illinois.

Jaunetzin Vazquez is the owner of El Charro De San Francisco on 106th Street on Chicago’s far Southeast side near Indiana. He says business is hurting because people are scared to come out due to the presence of ICE. Hear his story at 6:45 am and 8:45 am on WBEZ 91.5 fm or WBEZ.org.

Guest-hosting Reset today on WBEZ. We talk CPS CEO firing; Mike Madigan trial; Santa’s Chicago connection and Coquito!

Enjoy South Florida. I’m told it winter time here. 10 inches of imaginary snow predicted. 😃

12 years since the passing of Jenni Rivera. I wrote this book back in 2014, two years after her passing. You can still find it on Amazon.

Happy Birthday to the Chicago Headline Club!! Can you believe we're only 103 years old??!! Support local journalism and help protect democracy!! www.paypal.com/donate?hoste...