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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 · Dec 21, 2023

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. 🛩️✈️🌎

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!

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

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2023

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...

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

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.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 20, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

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

TV Tech · Dec 20, 2023

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami will face Fire Aug. 31 at Soldier Field

Chicago opens the MLS season at Philadelphia on Feb. 24. The home opener vs. FC Cincinnati will be March 2.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2023

Cardinals haven’t lost at Soldier Field in 20 years

The Cardinals and Bears have split their last six meetings with the road team winning each time. Jeff Blake was the last AZ QB to lose in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Red Stars name Lorne Donaldson as next coach

“I’m excited to work with this talented team that includes some of the NWSL’s best players to turn the Chicago Red Stars into a championship club both on and off the pitch,” Donaldson said in the team’s release.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2023

Report: Bulls expected to eventually trade Zach LaVine to Lakers

According to a recent report, the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers are expected to eventually complete a Zach LaVine trade.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2023

A simple, 17-point plan to get the Giants AND the Bears to the 2023 NFL Playoffs

There is a perfect universe in which the 5-9 Bears and 5-9 Giants BOTH make the 2023 NFL Playoffs.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Mexican dancers take center stage at The Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’

Anaís Bueno and José Pablo Castro talk about what it’s like to be part of the annual holiday production.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Chicago teen wrongly convicted of murder based on blind witness finally walks free after 12 years

A teenager wrongfully convicted in 2011 for a murder now walks free aged 30 after key witness found legally blind

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Chicago may get a ‘moist’ Christmas, but snow unlikely: forecast calls for rain, temps in the 50s

Chances of snow are looking slim for the coming weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

City's migrant shelter program needs overhaul after 5-year-old’s death

The mayor and his staff must demand and get answers regarding what happened in Pilsen — and bear the responsibility for fixing the entire migrant settlement effort.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

Don’t blame Chicago police car chase policy for city’s spike in robberies

The reasons behind crime trends are a complex mix of social, economic, educational and other factors and are highly unlikely to be caused by a single policy revision.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

New Year’s Eve fireworks set for Chicago’s riverfront, Navy Pier

Simultaneous extravaganzas will take place along the river as well as Navy Pier at the lakefront.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

‘Like an unsupervised chip pan’: how The Bear caught fire worldwide

Ebon Moss-Bachrach received an Emmy nomination for his turn as The Bear’s chaos engine. He talks about Richie’s redemptive arc, courtesy of Olivia Colman, and settles the debate about Chicago v New York pizza

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