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Trump bashes Chicago over surge in shootings and spars with Illinois Gov. Pritzker. So how dangerous is the Windy City?

IN FOCUS: Donald Trump has long targeted Chicago crime rate in his posts. But, just how bad is it in the Windy City? Bruce Golding digs into the data to find out

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Wild bald eagle hatchlings may be US city’s first for more than 100 years

Two bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park in what experts believe is a first for the Windy City

The Independent UK · May 13

Alex Bregman’s 3-Year-Old Steals the show during Cubs welcome at Wrigley Field

Knox Bregman is already amazed by the Windy City. When MLB All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs

The Fashion Central · Jan 16

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Trump claims people in Chicago are chanting his name and demanding he send in troops to crush ‘crime and rioting’

President’s comments come as the Windy City suffers another violent weekend

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

Trump wants to ‘call in the troops’ to help crime-ridden mall in Chicago. The problem is it doesn’t exist

Many were quick to fact check Trump’s Truth Social post

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Stephen Colbert on Ice: ‘Terrorizing communities in the Windy City’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s immigration raids in Chicago as he proclaims peace in the Middle East

The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2025

ICE bathroom order reveals how long Trump takeover of Chicago could last

Procurement document requesting more portable toilets for Naval Station Great Lakes reveals how long immigration enforcement agents are expected to be in the Windy City

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

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U.S. convention season is done — but here’s why the marquee political events, past and present, are critical

Given the days of political pageantry at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago have come to an end, it’s an opportune time to examine parallels to past conventions — particularly those in the Windy City, a locale that has long been the grounds for historic political coronations.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

Democrats, via Chicago — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

CHICAGO — Democrats put on a massive show in the Windy City this past week. Here are some of the highlights from their whirlwind convention.

Roll Call · Aug 23, 2024

Hollywood in Chicago: Stars to hit up the Windy City amidst rumours of Taylor Swift and Beyonce

More than a dozen Hollywood stars are reportedly set to make an appearance

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

Chicago residents fed up, consider switch to Republican Party

Chicago residents fed up with the city's issues are considering a shift towards Republican priorities. Find out why they want change in the Windy City.

Top News · Dec 30, 2023

Has Chicago learned its lesson on corruption?

Former Ald. Ed Burke’s conviction should serve as a stark reminder that politics as usual in the Windy City is not a relic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023

’The Beginning Of A Love Affair’: As Kara Kilmer Prepares To Exit Chicago Fire, She Shares Sweet Memories Of Her First Days In The City

After it was announced that Kara Killmer will be leaving Chicago Fire, the actress is looking back on her first days in the Windy City with a series of photos.

Cinemablend · Nov 17, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2023

Sahith Theegala, Justin Rose just outside the top 30 for Tour Championship

It's crunch time near the Windy City.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2023

Why the Bulls have the second-best odds to land James Harden via trade

The Chicago Bulls are currently a +600 to land James Harden, second only to the Los Angeles Clippers. Does Harden make sense in the Windy City?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 3, 2023

MSU Football offers 2025 4-star Chicago DE Chris Burgess

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time edge rusher from the Windy City

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023

Tony Bennett left his heart in Chicago, too

Mention Chicago during the course of a conversation (or two or three) with Bennett, and his seemingly omnipresent smile would grow even larger. His love for the Windy City ran deep.

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Chicago Tribune · Jun 30, 2023

Commentary: Chicago’s haze from wildfire smoke underscores the need for better forest management

As Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed Chicago on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Windy City earned the unwelcome distinction of having the “worst air quality of any major city in the world,” according to federal Air Quality Index readings. Authorities issued warnings instructing residents to stay indoors if possible or don masks…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2023

Haters can keep hating. Chicago tourists are back

In spite of its flaws and the babbling naysayers, there is no denying how much the Windy City is still loved. How do we know? A whopping 60% more tourists visited the city in 2022 compared to the year before, according to the tourism group Choose Chicago.

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