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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Chicago Cancels Cinco de Mayo Parade Over Fears of ICE Deportations

The Windy City has been the target of ICE’s ire since President Donald Trump took office.

Reason

Trump’s trade war will cause dilemma for the Fed, says chairman Jerome Powell

Tariffs are ‘highly likely’ to drive short-term inflation, Powell says in Chicago speech

The Independent UK

The Man Who Fought Chicago for His Cadillac—and Never Got It Back

Spencer Byrd's case helped spark reforms and a federal lawsuit, but he died before seeing justice.

Reason

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Man Accused of Stabbing Wife Called 12-Year-Old Who Dialed 911 to Convince Her to Change Her Story: Prosecutors

A Chicago man has been arrested after reportedly killing his wife by stabbing her and then persuading their young children to lie about the incident.

Latin Times

Chicago Mayor Rejects Meeting Trump Officials Over Federal Funding Threats: 'We're Not Going To Negotiate With Terrorists'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he won't negotiate with the Trump administration as it threatens to pull federal funding from cities that don't follow its immigration crackdown

Latin Times

Jesse Watters says ‘everyone knows’ that wearing a Chicago Bulls hat ‘means you’re MS-13’

‘If you’re a Latin American illegal alien in Maryland, you don’t accidentally wear Chicago Bulls gear and hang around with high-ranking gangsters from MS-13,’ Jesse Watters declared on Tuesday night

The Independent UK

Joe Biden slams Donald Trump in first speech since leaving office

‘In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction,’ the former president told crowds gathered in Chicago

Evening Standard

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Ways to Get Out and Have Fun Around Chicago

Chicago is a city that has it all. There are so many things to do in Chicago that will help you to have an amazing time during your visit. You might not even be able to get to all the awesome stuff that you want to do during your stay.

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Australia’s Georgia Amoore joins Washington as No 6 pick in WNBA draft

The 24-year-old from Ballarat is highest-selected Australian since Liz Cambage after a standout college season in Kentucky

The Guardian - AU

Chicago teachers reach contract deal for the first time in more than a decade without a strike

For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout

The Independent UK

Chicago Waitress' Violent Attack by Customers Over $50 Bill Caught on Video

The attack occurred at El Taco Azteca in Pilsen last week, and left the waitress with cuts, bruises and a broken finger.

Latin Times

Celebrated jazz guitarist George Freeman, best known for his work with Charlie Parker and Gene Ammons, has died aged 97

Freeman was a staple of Chicago's jazz music scene – and played with contemporaries including Gene Ammons and Groove Holmes

Guitar World

DoorDash Robot Deliveries Launch in Los Angeles, Chicago—But There's a Catch

DoorDash and Coco Robotics launch their robot delivery services in Los Angeles and Chicago. However, there's a catch.

International Business Times

CM Punk's Career Results at WrestleMania

Surprisingly, for being as big of a name as he is, the "Chicago-Made Punk" hasn't had many WrestleMania appearances.

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The Guardian - UK

Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter review – kitchen tyrant’s story

Celebrity chef who took Chicago by storm in the 90s and noughties, but at a price, in solid if slightly unsatisfying documentary

The Independent UK

Abraham Lincoln’s blood-stained leather gloves are headed for auction

Auctioneers in Chicago hope to get $4m for 140 items owned by Civil War president

WhatToWatch

The Chi season 7: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the series

The Chi season 7 sees the stories of the residents of the Chicago-based drama continue. Here's everything we know about it.

Latin Times

Economist Credited As Inspiration For Trump's Tariff Formula Claims The Administration 'Got It All Wrong'

Brent Neiman, a Chicago economist believed to be the inspiration for Trump's tariffs reveals he was shocked to learn he was associated with the policy, saying they got the math wrong.

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The Guardian - US

‘What if we didn’t suck?’: the leftist influencer who wants to campaign for Congress differently

Kat Abughazaleh has been critical of what she describes as Democrats’ lack of vision and says the party has lost touch with many of its voters, especially young people

The Independent UK

Unique Chicago museum showcases the history of public housing through its residents

A one-of-a-kind Chicago museum hopes to change the perception of public housing in America

Sports Illustrated

Angel Reese Had Classy Message About College Rivals After WNBA Draft

The newest member of the Chicago Sky showed appreciation for her old foes after the WNBA draft.

Chicago Sun-Times

What to know about immigration operations and National Guard deployments to Chicago

Got more questions? WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times provide answers.

International Business Times UK

'Is She Going Somewhere?': Husband Stunned As Police Arrest Wife For Raping 15-Year-Old Student

A Chicago-area teacher, Christina Formella, was arrested during a traffic stop for raping one of her 15-year-old students, stunning her husband.

Salon

Queer joy never left the dance floor

"The dance kept us in the fight, because it was the dance we were fighting for"

The Independent UK

Bruce Glover death: Diamonds Are Forever and Chinatown actor dies at 92

The Chicago-born actor was the father of fellow star Crispin Glover

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