CBS’ CIA Star Shares Why She Was ‘Literally Beyond Ecstatic’ To Join The New Show After Chicago P.D. From One Chicago to CIA! Cinemablend · Feb 18
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 · Feb 17
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 · Feb 17
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 · Feb 16
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 · Feb 15
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 · Feb 15
‘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 · Feb 15
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 · Feb 15
'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 · Feb 15
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 · Feb 14
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 · Feb 13
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 · Feb 13
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 · Feb 13
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 · Feb 12
The Independent UK · Feb 12 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
The Times of India · Feb 12 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 · Feb 12 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 · Feb 12 There were four winners after Daytona 500 qualifying Kyle Busch, Chase Briscoe, Corey Heim and Justin Allgaier can all celebrate
The Guardian - US · Feb 12 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
The Independent UK · Feb 11 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 · Feb 11 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 · Feb 11 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 · Feb 10 ‘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 · Feb 7 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 · Feb 6 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.