Forecasters are warning about another round of accumulating snow and high winds that will begin Thursday evening in the Chicagoland area and could impact the Friday morning commute. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Thursday that another round of accumulating snow is expected Thursday night. A brief burst of snow will occur Thursday evening, with […]
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Illinois sues Trump administration accusing it of ‘illegal and retaliatory’ immigration enforcement tactics in state
The state attorney general on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration accusing Border Patrol and ICE agents of “assaulting and terrorizing” communities in Illinois. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by the City of Chicago, filed the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Trump administration officials. The 103-page complaint […]
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NWS warns of ‘wind-whipped’ snow showers bringing accumulation, hazardous travel to Chicagoland area
Forecasters are warning about “wind-whipped” snow showers that could sharply reduce visibility and bring a few inches of snow to the Chicagoland area Saturday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook on Saturday afternoon for the northern Illinois area. The outlook covers the Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, […]
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Accumulating snow expected on New Year’s Eve in Chicago area as wind chills drop to around zero
Forecasters say accumulating snow will bring slippery travel conditions to the Chicago area on New Year’s Eve followed by wind chills dropping to around zero. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the weather for New Year’s Eve will be highlighted by accumulating light snow on Wednesday afternoon. The snow will be followed by cold conditions […]
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Feds sue Illinois governor after signing bill that restricts immigration enforcement near courthouses, allows officers to be sued
The Trump administration has sued Illinois Governor JB Pritzker after he signed a law that restricts immigration enforcement near courthouses and allows ICE officers to be sued more easily. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Pritzker and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, challenging their attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers through the “Illinois […]
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Weather service warns about ‘powerful storm system’ bringing variety of hazardous weather to Chicagoland area
The weather service says a “powerful storm system” could bring a variety of hazardous weather to the Chicagoland area on Sunday into Monday, including thunderstorms and snow showers. The National Weather Service (NWS) on Saturday issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lake, McHenry, Winnebago, Kane, Cook, Will, DuPage, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, […]
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‘Big win for democracy’: U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump administration cannot deploy National Guard to Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois and Governor Pritzker called the ruling a “big win” in curbing Trump’s “consistent abuse of power.” The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling on Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by the Illinois Attorney General against President Donald Trump. The […]
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Chicago Bears announce expanding stadium search to ‘wider Chicagoland area,’ NW Indiana
The Chicago Bears have expanded their stadium search from Arlington Heights to the “wider Chicagoland area,” as well as northwest Indiana, as they seek government financial incentives. Chicago Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren made the announcement on Wednesday in an open letter to Bears fans. Warren said the team is focused on building a […]
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U.S. Border Patrol returns to Chicago area for immigration enforcement operations just month after leaving
U.S. Border Patrol agents have returned to the Chicago area and were seen conducting immigration enforcement operations on Tuesday, just a month after they left Illinois. The U.S. Border Patrol was spotted on Tuesday morning at the Walmart in Cicero and in Chicago making immigration arrests. The convoy of federal agents reportedly arrived at the […]