NewspaperBluesky1h ago
Chicago Sun-Times
About 8 in 10 of those arrested in Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz” had no criminal convictions, despite federal immigration officials repeatedly claiming that the aggressive operation was intended to target “the worst of the worst.”
ICE says 81% arrested in Operation Midway Blitz had no convictions, falsely asserts no citizens detained
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NewspaperBluesky55m ago
Chicago Sun-Times
Federal immigration officials detained 18-year-old Ricardo Navarrete and his mother last month after they showed up for what they thought was a routine check-in for their asylum case.
After Mather student and mom detained by ICE, a school and soccer community are left reeling
chicago.suntimes.com
NewspaperBluesky4h ago
Chicago Sun-Times
“Our Pride flags are staying up.” CEO Mahesh Sadarangani said in a Friday press release. “If a Pride flag came down, it can be put back up.”
Philz Coffee will hang Pride flags back up after taking them down
chicago.suntimes.com
U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Dick Durbin
Today, I joined Senator Wicker, Senator Shaheen, and a bipartisan group of Senators to host Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko in the Capitol. In our meeting, I told her I stand with Ukraine and that Congress and President Trump must also play their parts to end Putin’s bloody war.
NewspaperBluesky6h ago
Chicago Sun-Times
Body camera footage released Friday shows that Chicago police officer Carlos Baker sat in a stairwell for more than 90 seconds after shooting his partner Krystal Rivera last summer, leaving her bleeding from a gunshot he initially said had been fired by someone else.
Officer Krystal Rivera’s partner hid after fatally shooting her and failed to provide aid, new video shows
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U.S. SenatorBluesky6h ago
Dick Durbin
Predatory for-profit colleges provide low-quality education, worthless degrees, & crushing student debt.
I sent a letter to Illinois principals, counselors, & teachers to encourage them to warn college-bound students & their families about the risks associated with attending for-profit colleges.
Chicago public radioBluesky1d ago
WBEZ Chicago
The TikTok star who is running every block in the city of Chicago joins WBEZ’s Say More to talk about being forced to leave the United States. Joabe Barbosa’s student visa is expiring. He shares what he loves about the city and what it will mean to say goodbye.
Chicago TikTok runner says goodbye to the city he’s fallen in love
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NewspaperBluesky3h ago
Chicago Sun-Times
The Illinois House resurrected a push to ban cell phones and other wireless devices in classrooms during school hours, advancing legislation to to the Senate late Thursday.
Illinois House brings back school cell phone ban, legislation awaits scrutiny in the Senate
chicago.suntimes.com
U.S. SenatorBluesky8h ago
Dick Durbin
Senator Mike Lee and I disagree on a lot. But we both are deeply concerned about warrantless government surveillance of Americans.
Read our op-ed in NYT below about how we can reform FISA Section 702 to protect our national security while upholding Americans’ constitutional rights.
Opinion | We Disagree on a Lot. But We Know This Law Must Change
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U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Dick Durbin
The decisions we make in Washington have a direct impact on Illinoisans. Today, @duckworth.senate.gov and I had a productive conversation with Champaign County First about how our federal government can best support Central Illinois’ economic development.
U.S. SenatorBluesky8h ago
Dick Durbin
Another member of the Admin’s mass deportation apparatus is leaving after terrorizing families & communities with indiscriminate immigration raids.
I hope the departures at DHS will give Congressional Republicans pause before they pour more money into the President’s anti-immigrant agenda.
U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Dick Durbin
Today, I met with Illinois members of the Joint Action Committee to discuss the dangerous rise of antisemitism, US-Israel relations, and gun violence. Hate in all its forms has no place in America, and I will continue to fight for the rule of law and democratic norms that shield us from such evils.
U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Dick Durbin
Navy Pier is a centerpiece of Chicago’s landscape and an important economic hub for our city. I spoke with Navy Pier CEO Marilynn Gardner about the federal investments we can make to allow the Pier to continue to attract millions of tourists to its many offerings.
U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Dick Durbin
No one should fear for their lives or face imprisonment for standing up for democracy. I joined Senator Cruz and a bipartisan group of Senators to call on President Xi to release political prisoners Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai.
U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Dick Durbin
Gas & diesel cost too much. Farmers need markets for crops—biofuels will help. But oil state Republicans stopped Congress from creating year-round E15 ethanol, & slowed USDA tools that let farmers benefit from Treasury biofuel tax credits. Yesterday, I met with Growth Energy to discuss fixing this.
NewspaperBluesky1h ago
Chicago Sun-Times
Leaders are billing Western Works as the latest project to keep Chicago as a nationwide powerhouse for logistics and manufacturing. The city’s connectivity to major railways, air cargo and other transportation thoroughfares has made it a hub for logistics and other related industries.
Brookfield breaks ground on 4-building industrial campus in Back of the Yards
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U.S. SenatorBluesky1d ago
Dick Durbin
Transportation and infrastructure undergird prosperity and development in Illinois, and across America. Today, I met with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois to discuss federal investments into infrastructure that would connect Americans and fuel economic growth.
Chicago public radioBluesky1h ago
WBEZ Chicago
For now, it’s lights out at DePaul University's Reskin Theatre. The decision places in limbo a landmarked 1,400-seat Beaux-Arts playhouse designed by Benjamin H. Marshall, one of Chicago’s preeminent architects.
Cash-strapped DePaul closes the curtain on Downtown’s historic Reskin Theatre
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NewspaperBluesky6h ago
Chicago Sun-Times
“Summer-like” conditions bringing temperatures nearing 80 and a threat for severe storms Friday will give way to much cooler temperatures as the weekend progresses.
Storms possible as 'summer-like' conditions give way to much cooler temperatures Saturday in Chicago area
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NewspaperBluesky7h ago
Chicago Sun-Times
The Sky will practice at UIC's Flames Athletic Center through May 30 as construction delays push back the opening of their new Bedford Park training facility.
Sky to practice at UIC's Flames Athletic Center, ending the Sachs Recreation Center era
chicago.suntimes.com
Chicago public radioBluesky10h ago
WBEZ Chicago
Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady was named the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year Thursday during a surprise ceremony, and will represent the state nationally.
Naperville social studies educator named Illinois' 2026 Teacher of the Year
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Chicago public radioBluesky4h ago
WBEZ Chicago
While communities elsewhere have been shielded from the costs of ICE facilities, the western suburb was stuck with bills for nearly $400,000. The costs continue as Broadview preps its new budget.
Burdened by costs of an ICE facility in town, Broadview reckons with a spotlight it never wanted
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Chicago public radioBluesky11h ago
WBEZ Chicago
The Chicago Teachers Union had wanted Chicago Public Schools to cancel classes on May 1, but newly installed CEO Macquline King pushed back. An agreement reached on Thursday says the district will provide buses and food so students can attend an afternoon rally.
CPS will be in session on May 1, but agreement with CTU encourages students to attend afternoon rally
wbez.org
Chicago public radioBluesky28m ago
WBEZ Chicago
“Right now he should be focused on prom, on stuff like that for seniors, and it’s unfair that he’s over there with ICE,” said one of 18-year-old Ricardo Navarrete's friends. “It’s not fair at all.”
After Mather student and mom detained by ICE, a school and soccer community are left reeling
wbez.org
NewspaperBluesky31m ago
Chicago Sun-Times
If the Bears moved to Indiana, the team would, with time, “get used to it,” said Bears chairman George McCaskey.
Bears bosses and Hammond mayor meet on proposed stadium site
chicago.suntimes.com
Capitol Fax / Springfield InsiderRSS3h ago
Rich Miller
* The late great Todd Snider will play us out…
But what’s puzzlin’ you
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* The late great Todd Snider will play us out…
But what’s puzzlin’ you
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Boston College / Political HistorianRSS3h ago
Heather Cox Richardson
The Republicans Seem Frantic
The Republicans Seem Frantic
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Boston College / Political HistorianRSS4h ago
Heather Cox Richardson
American Conversations: Representative Joe Morelle
American Conversations: Representative Joe Morelle
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Capitol Fax / Springfield InsiderRSS4h ago
Rich Miller
* Capitol News Illinois…
A House committee got an overview this week of how data centers are driving up energy demand and threatening potential shortfalls in the second of three planned hearings on the matter. […]
Representatives from Ameren and Commonwealth Edison, Illinois’ major electric supply
Isabel’s afternoon roundup
* Capitol News Illinois…
A House committee got an overview this week of how data centers are driving up energy demand and threatening potential short
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Political PodcastRSS14h ago
Pod Save America
JD Vance and Mike Johnson defend Donald Trump's fight against the pope, while Trump says "he's all about the Gospel" and Defense Secretary Hegseth leads soldiers in prayer using a fake Bible quote from "Pulp Fiction." More troops are on their way to the Middle East as the United States and Iran look
The Gospel According to Trump
JD Vance and Mike Johnson defend Donald Trump's fight against the pope, while Trump says "he's all about the Gospel" and Defense Secretary Hegseth lea
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