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Jesse Jackson obituary

One of the US’s most prominent civil rights leaders who was a protege of Martin Luther King and a presidential hopeful

The Guardian - UK

Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84

He will go down in history as one of this country's most influential civil rights leaders.

Axios

ICE-free zones and blocked liquor licenses: US cities fight back against immigration raids

Cities across the US have developed novel tactics to protect their residents from federal immigration agents

The Guardian - US

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Teen daughter who campaigned for Chicago man detained by ICE dies from rare cancer

‘Ofelia was heroic and brave in the face of ICE’s detention and threatened deportation of her father’

The Independent UK

Who was Ofelia Torres? Chicago teen who fought for father’s release from ICE detention dies of cancer

Ofelia Torres, the 16-year-old Chicago student who publicly appealed for her father’s release from immigration detention while battling a rare cancer, has died, reports NBC news.

The Times of India

‘Devastating and surreal’: Chicago teacher speaks out after losing job over pro-ICE Facebook post

A veteran Chicago-area teacher has spoken out after resigning from his position over a Facebook post that read “GO ICE,” describing the fallout as “professionally and personally devastating and surreal.”

The Times of India

US teen who pushed for her father’s release from ICE custody dies of cancer

Ofelia Torres, 16, spotlighted her dad Ruben’s illegal detention last fall during Trump’s crackdown in Chicago

The Guardian - US

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'Am not a politician anymore and can't be': Barack Obama reveals reason why 'Michelle would divorce' him

Barack Obama humorously stated that a return to elected office would likely end his marriage, crediting Michelle Obama's influence. He emphasized their post-presidency focus on empowering the next generation through the Obama Foundation, rather than seeking personal power. Their new Chicago center will embody this vision, fostering emerging leaders.

The Times of India

Our K-12 school system is sending us a message: AI tools are for the rich kids

I worked in Chicago, and saw a world of difference between the North and South Side.

Fortune

Tara Reid speaks out months after ‘devastating’ hotel incident

The ‘American Pie’ actor claimed her drink was spiked while she was at a hotel bar in Chicago

The Independent UK

Historic Route 66 is getting a new starting point - here is where it begins

Chicago will unveil a new sign at Navy Pier marking it as Route 66’s starting point during a March 25 dedication, coinciding with the annual Toast to Harry Caray

The Independent UK

88-Year-Old Wisconsin Grandmother Takes First-Ever Flight with Grandson as Her Pilot

An 88-year-old Wisconsin woman finally took her first flight, piloted by her grandson. The emotional trip from La Crosse to Chicago made family history.

The Fashion Central

Gwyneth Paltrow reveals she had £36,500 blood-filtering 'detox' treatment to remove toxins

The founder of wellness brand Goop, 53, revealed she tried therapeutic plasma exchange, a procedure designed to filter the blood, at a clinic in Chicago

Evening Standard

Satanic Temple leader sues for custody of ‘emotional support’ hog

Exclusive: Kenneth Mayle says in court filings that ‘no amount of money can compensate for this loss,’ but the animal sanctuary on the other side of the dispute begs to differ

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Marimar Martinez shooting: Bodycam video shows moments before Chicago Border Patrol agent opened fire; texts reveal ‘5 shots, 7 holes’ message

Body camera footage and released texts reveal a Border Patrol agent shot Marimar Martinez five times after she was accused of ramming federal vehicles. Despite the case's dismissal, texts show the agent joking about the shooting, while superiors offered retirement incentives, raising concerns about the agency's response to officer-involved incidents.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago

Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her car. Plus, US jobs rise by 130,000 in January

Motorsport

There were four winners after Daytona 500 qualifying

Kyle Busch, Chase Briscoe, Corey Heim and Justin Allgaier can all celebrate

The Guardian - US

Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago

New evidence shows Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her car

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The Independent UK

Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations

Attorneys for a woman shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent last year in Chicago say newly-released videos, texts and emails show how the Trump administration mishandles investigations and spreads misinformation

The Independent UK

Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino praised officer after he shot woman five times: ‘You have much yet left to do!!’

Texts also show that one officer called him a ‘legend’ and another told him ‘put that one in your book buddy’

The Independent UK

Trump quietly pulls National Guard from Chicago and Los Angeles after series of court losses

Supreme Court blocked Trump’s troop deployment in December in apparent rebuke of his attempt to send troops into cities

The Conversation

‘The Jungle’ at 120: How a 1906 novel continues to surface in discussions about unjust labour

In an age of inequality and exploitation, a 1906 novel that exposed hazardous working conditions and unsanitary practices in Chicago’s meat-packing plants at the turn of the 20th century still pops up in discussions about unjust labour.

The Mary Sue

Southwest customer flies from Chicago to L.A. without problem. Then her carry-on is barred on the return flight: ‘I guess I’m getting a new suitcase’

A woman read the online measurements for Southwest carry-on bags. Then, she brought a suitcase that was well within the company’s parameters, only to be told that she could not take it onboard as a carry on.

The Independent UK

Photos of Chicago’s retro '70s themed orchids show

Thousands of orchids fill the greenhouse of the the Chicago Botanic Garden for its 12th annual Orchid Show, themed “Feelin’ Groovy,” where installations inspired by the 1970s — including a yellow Volkswagen Beetle overflowing with blooms.

The Independent UK

Annual orchids show brings vivid color to Chicago winter

A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden

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