Chicago
ICE Raids Take Toll on Little Village’s Latinx-Owned Villages
In Little Village, mornings start with unfolding tamales that were made before sunrise and chocolate caliente steaming behind the panaderia counters. Hundreds of Latinx-owned businesses across Chicago are the backbone of this neighborhood, offering more than delicious tamales — they offer a rich culture and community. These businesses sustain both the culture and economy of…
Moving Past Trump: How Hyde Park Schools Have Continued to Serve Immigrant Students
Even before his inauguration on January 20, President Trump’s “immigration crackdown” in Chicago was already making headlines. By the end of the week, immigration enforcement operations led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies were targeting the city with top Trump administration officials like “border czar” Tom Homan and the acting deputy…
Chicago’s Football Team Confronts a Bear Market for a New Stadium
As the Chicago Bears reflect on another disappointing season, the franchise hopes to make a big play off the field: building a multi-billion dollar new stadium. The catch? They can’t settle on a location. Kevin Warren, the CEO of the 106-year-old team, voiced the need for a new build. Their current stadium at Soldier Field…
First Days in Office: Trump, Chicago, and the Next 4 Years of Deportations
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks a new era (again) for American politics, setting the stage for a transformative four years. Throughout his campaign, Trump focused on key themes such as immigration reform, economic revitalization and a reassertion of American power on the global stage. With his first months in office already underway, there…
The CTA’s Red Line Extension Project Needs More Than Good Construction to Be Successful
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is at a critical juncture. Ridership has only recovered to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels. Violent crime on the system continues to be high. And the agency is hurtling toward a fiscal cliff of around $730 million annually when federal pandemic-relief funding runs out in early 2026.
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