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Chicago shelters deal with surge in homeless pets

Large breed dogs are the toughest to get adopted.

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A federal jury has convicted Ed Burke. Chicago is better for it.

It was a conviction not just of Ed Burke, but the old ‘Chicago way’ of trading favors for political gain. Jurors finally said ‘No more.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke found guilty of corruption

A federal jury has convicted former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke on 13 counts of corruption alleging he used his power to win private law business from developers

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Ed Burke’s unwelcome birthday present

The disgraced — and now guilty — former member of the Chicago City Council enters his eighth decade as a convicted felon.

Chicago Sun-Times

Charter plane company used to transport deportees for U.S. was hired by Texas governor to bring asylum-seekers to Chicago

iAero Airways, which has worked for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, transported 120 migrants to O’Hare Airport on Tuesday on orders from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Chicago Sun-Times

I’ve changed my tune on dollar stores, but Black neighborhoods still need full-service grocers

Dollar stores do fill a void and are convenient in Chicago, Natalie Moore writes. But they don’t sell fresh produce and offer too much canned and processed food.

Chicago Sun-Times

Massive surge of migrants overwhelms border, Texas flies them to Chicago

Join the chaotic yet eye-opening journey with Bill Malugin at the US-Mexico border as he reports on the overwhelming influx of migrants and Texas Governor ...

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Current, former City Council colleagues call Burke conviction ‘sad’ and ‘a tragedy’

There’s affection and respect for the man who mentored far more colleagues than he bullied during his record 54-year reign. Ald. Ray Lopez said Burke’s ‘fingerprints are on so much of what is Chicago. To have this as the final act of a remarkable career is a tragedy.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Immigration crisis escalates as Texas governor accused of human trafficking

President Biden addresses the immigration crisis with Mexico's president as Republican Governor Abbott's controversial immigration moves make headlines. Ch...

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Ed Burke ‘had his hand out for money.’ Powerful politician convicted of extortion, bribery in historic verdict

A jury of nine women and three men heard from 38 witnesses over 16 days of testimony as prosecutors made their case that Burke was “a bribe taker” and “an extortionist.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Once studying to become a forensic pathologist, Everett Reynolds pivoted hard — into the art world

He’s now painting large-scale murals in the Chicago area, including in the Pilsen area where he recently completed a painting showing of a young woman floating in the air with the help of smiley-face balloons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bally’s Chicago casino set to operate 24/7 starting next week

Since opening in September, the casino at 600 N. Wabash Ave. has shut down from 4 a.m. till 8 a.m.

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas Governor Abbott Starts Migrant Charter Flights Sending a First to Chicago

The measure follows a crackdown by the city on "rogue" bus operators, Texas' main mean of taking migrants to other cities

Latin Times

Bitter Cold & Migrant Surge Overwhelm Chicago's Shelter Resources

Find out how Chicago is creatively handling the influx of migrants sent by Governor Abbott, straining resources and challenging city officials. 🛩️✈️🌎

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Wind of Change: Chicago's Creative Solution for Asylum-Seekers at O'Hare!

In a quirky twist, Chicago finds itself playing host to a flight full of asylum-seekers from Texas. Get the lowdown on this unexpected migration situation!

The Guardian - US

Texas sends plane to Chicago with over 100 people who crossed US-Mexico border

Spokesman for Greg Abbott says flights are result of criticism over his operation of bussing migrants to Democratic-led cities

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Chicago man freed after wrongful conviction; fourth exoneration in month

From behind bars to newfound freedom, hear the remarkable tale of Darian Harris, wrongly convicted in Chicago, as he joins the growing list of exonerated m...

Chicago Sun-Times

A federal grant to help Chicago buy the Greyhound Bus terminal? That’s the ticket

The facility is for sale. Feds should fund a city purchase to keep Chicago from becoming the largest U.S. city without a main intercity bus station.

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Vigil held for 5-year-old migrant boy who died at Chicago shelter

Hundreds of migrants and other people have turned out for a vigil held for a 5-year-old migrant boy who died after becoming ill in a Chicago shelter

Chicago Sun-Times

Texas sends migrants by private plane to Chicago

A chartered 737 carrying about 120 migrants arrived Tuesday at O’Hare Airport. The Texas governor’s office took responsibility, saying it’s widening efforts to send asylum-seekers to the city.

The Independent UK

Texas begins flying migrants from US-Mexico border to Chicago, with 1st plane carrying 120 people

Texas has begun flying migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times

Patrick Butler, Chicago journalist and author, dies at 83

Mr. Butler said he “was baptized” into the news business after he came under fire while reporting on the riots after the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

The Texas Tribune

Texas flies over 120 immigrants to Chicago in expansion of Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing plan

The flight comes after Chicago officials reportedly cracked down on buses coming from Texas with immigrant passengers. Since last year, Texas has bused over 80,000 immigrants to Democratic-led cities across the U.S.

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago through Jan. 10: The Mix

The Young Playwrights Festival, Smokey Robinson in concert, winter flower shows, and Handel’s “Messiah” at Symphony Center are among the highlights in the coming weeks.

TV Tech

NextGen TV’s Reach Grew 22% in 2023

NextGen TV broadcasts are expected expand to Chicago and reach 75% of the population in early 2024 as backers show off new features at CES 2024

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