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Chicago dad-to-be killed by smash-and-grab robber fleeing scene just one day before son was born, police say

‘I want my son to know his dad was so loved,’ the baby’s mother told local news. ‘He was selfless, generous, and never turned his back on people who needed help’

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Mom Slips Loving Note In Son’s Lunchbox, Then Is Fatally Shot After Dropping Him Off

Romeca Meeks-Blackmon, a devoted mother, was fatally shot in Chicago just moments after dropping her 6-year-old son off at school.

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Accused murderer of Romeca Meeks’ walks free – the woman shot her in the face while her ex held her in a headlock

Chicago police have been strangely quiet about this case.

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ICE Raid Led by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in Suburban Chicago Results in Five Arrests, Including Two U.S. Citizens

The arrests are part of the Department of Homeland Security's Operation Midway Blitz, a weeks-long immigration enforcement effort in the Chicago area which targets undocumented immigrants with prior criminal convictions.

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Chicago’s ‘Midnight Crew’: CNN’s Omar Jimenez dives into one of America’s darkest chapters of police violence

‘For this to happen at the scale that it did for as long as it did, there were breakdowns at every single step of the way,” Omar Jimenez said of the two-decade campaign of violence by the Chicago police department, which he explores in a new podcast

The Independent UK

More than 150,000 ‘patriotic Americans’ apply for ICE jobs to help Trump’s immigration crackdown

Wave of applications for enforcement roles comes as fear of raids, detainment and deportation grips communities across U.S.

The Independent UK

Visiting 'The Bear's' Locations On the Back of A Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, But That's Not All

The FX TV series 'The Bear' doesn't just take place in Chicago; it brings to life some of the things that make Chicago great. The Guerrilla is just the bike to see it properly.

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Jill Lepore on the US constitution, originalism … and Madison’s nose

The esteemed historian says her new book on the writing –and the attempts to amend – the constitution is in part ‘a deep historical critique of originalism’

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Border Patrol agent who led immigration crackdown in Los Angeles arrives in Chicago

The Border Patrol agent who led the immigration crackdown in Los Angeles has announced his arrival in Chicago

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Dead rat and threatening note left outside office of Chicago official who spoke out against ICE raids

Threats to city officials come amid heightened tensions due to Trump’s ‘Midway Blitz’ immigration raids

The Independent UK

Memphis Mayor Paul Young Wants To Make It Clear: 'Did Not Ask For The National Guard'

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he did not request the National Guard and questioned whether troops are the right solution to the city's crime challenges, even as federal and state leaders move forward with the deployment.

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Trump sending National Guard to Memphis, says Chicago's "probably next"

Trump established a task force for Memphis that he said "will be a replica of our extraordinary successful efforts" in D.C.

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Trump to send national guard to Memphis and says Chicago is ‘probably next’

Move is latest push by administration to expand military-led response to urban crime in Democratic-run cities

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Activists say immigration enforcement increased as Chicago waits for promised federal intervention

Activists in Chicago’s immigrant rights network say there’s been a noticeable uptick in immigration enforcement in recent days as the nation’s third-largest city awaits federal intervention repeatedly promised by President Donald Trump

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Trump sends National Guard to Memphis after DC takeover and eyes Chicago next

Tennessee is considered a red state, but Memphis has a Democratic-led municipal government

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'It's Going to be Worth a Thousand Dollars, or Whatever It Is, Five Hundred Bucks.' Dave Ramsey Tells A Couple What To Do After Winning The Lottery

When a Chicago woman called in to The Ramsey Show for advice on what to do after winning $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket, the financial guru's message was clear: Consult a financial adviser before spending any of it.

The Guardian - US

Chicago organizers say city needs support, not politicalization by Trump: ‘This is not a serious solution’

Violence prevention workers say they worry the city is being exploited to normalize military force on US streets

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Tiny Chicago suburb where Pope Leo grew up celebrates his birthday

Village officials said they tried to contact the pope but did not hear back

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The unlikely state spawning the deadliest serial killers

From Montana’s chilling record of victims per capita to Illinois’ staggering number of murderers, new research reveals which states are most steeped in serial killer history. Andrea Cavallier reports

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Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U

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Who is Greg Bovino, the official spearheading Trump’s immigration crackdown?

How Bovino went from an unheralded border patrol agent to a key figure leading Trump’s Chicago and LA takeovers

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Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including driver's fatal shooting

Latino leaders are expressing dismay over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago

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Trump Orders National Guard Deployment To Memphis Amid Soaring Crime, Escalating Federal Crackdown On Democrat-Led Cities

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that Memphis, Tennessee, will be the next U.S. city to see National Guard troops deployed, expanding his controversial crime crackdown in Democrat-led cities.

Axios

Trump backs off Chicago National Guard threats

The president's pivot is a win for Democrats in Illinois.

Latin Times

Undocumented Immigrant Fatally Shot in Chicago After Resisting ICE Arrest and Striking Officer with Car

In its statement, DHS reported a 1000% rise in assaults on ICE agents, with agency data showing an 830% increase from January 21 to July 14 compared to the same period in 2024.

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