Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side Bovino returned with about 200 agents and descended on the Southwest Side, where organizers said about 15 people were arrested. "It's going to be a merry Christmas in Chicago," Bovino told Block Club.

Operation Midway Blitz, a visible Border Patrol effort under Greg Bovino targeting Chicago’s Southwest Side, emphasizes spectacle over safety, increasing fear and civil rights concerns. #Trump #OperationMidwayBlitz #Chicago #Illinois #BorderPatrol #Immigration #CivilRights #BlockClubChicago

How The Feds Used Propaganda To Frame Their ‘War’ On Chicago: 'They're Lying Constantly' Homeland Security has sought to reshape violent encounters into triumphant narratives — even as judges, journalists and experts said the agency has repeatedly distorted facts, misled the public and at...

Federal authorities used propaganda videos, false statements, and attacks on journalists to justify militarized immigration operations in Operation Midway Blitz. #Trump #Chicago #DHS #ICE #MidwayBlitz #BorderPatrol #Propaganda #NarrativeControl #PressFreedom #BlockClubChicago

In Chicago's Back Of The Yards, Neighbors Band Together To Survive Immigration Crackdown Despite persistent fears, organizers and neighbors are holding events to distribute food to neighbors in need and support local businesses.

Residents in Chicago’s Back of the Yards created survival networks to withstand Operation Midway Blitz raids, signaling a move from public protest to underground resilience. #Trump #Immigration #OperationMidwayBlitz #Chicago #CommunityResilience #MutualAid #CivilianImpact #BlockClubChicago

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With immigration raids in Chicago creating fear, dog walker Candice Nelson put up a post "if you're afraid to leave home - I'll walk your dog for free" & other people are now helping🐾 #kindnesschampion #thereisgood❤️

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Tony Fitzpatrick, Lauded, Eclectic Chicago Artist, Dies at 66 The artist, writer and actor recently published “The Sun at the End of the Road: Dispatches From an American Life," and had planned to star in a Steppenwolf show based on his new book.

Tony Fitzpatrick, Lauded, Eclectic Chicago Artist, Dies at 66

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JB Pritzker Reports From ‘War-Torn Chicago’ On Jimmy Kimmel The Illinois governor said, "there is no hellscape I’d rather be in” during a Kimmel segment mocking Trump’s latest attacks on Chicago.

JB Pritzker Reports From ‘War-Torn Chicago’ On Jimmy Kimmel

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WGN Staffer Detained By Border Patrol Agents In Lincoln Square, Neighbors Say The woman was recording agents as they detained a man when they took her into custody, handcuffing her and putting her a van, according to witnesses and video. The agents drove into another car while driving away.

WGN Staffer Detained By Border Patrol Agents In Lincoln Square, Neighbors Say

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Broadview Protesters Face State Police, Not National Guard, After Court Hands Trump Admin A Loss A series of court orders this week directed federal agents to stop attacking peaceful protesters and to hold off on using the National Guard near the facility, which has become a key area for protests.

Broadview Protesters Face State Police, Not National Guard, After Court Hands Trump Admin A Loss

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ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren't Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules Agents have been concealing their identities by wearing masks and hats without badges or name tags. Advocates say the ruling is a step toward accountability.

ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren’t Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules

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Sister Jean, Loyola's Beloved Basketball Chaplain, Dies At 106 Sister Jean retired last month after decades championing the school as chaplain of the Loyola men’s basketball team.

Sister Jean, Loyola’s Beloved Basketball Chaplain, Dies At 106

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Gotham Gaming Wants To Break Down Barriers In Chicago's Gaming Scene The Avondale-based nonprofit is celebrating its launch Friday with a party. Attendees can play the PlayStation 5 or Switch 2, meet other gamers and more.

Gotham Gaming Wants To Break Down Barriers In Chicago’s Gaming Scene

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West Side Seniors Still Struggling With Damage 2 Years After Major Flood: 'The Mold Is Killing Us' A group of West Siders plan to protest outside City Hall to demand more help after the 2023 floods that ravaged their homes.

West Side Seniors Still Struggling With Damage 2 Years After Major Flood: ‘The Mold Is Killing Us’

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The Goodman's 'Revolution(s)' Is The Perfect Musical For Chicago In This Moment Combining punk, metal and hip-hop, the musical features songs from Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine Fame — and its message of resistance comes as Chicago has turned into a political battlefield.

The Goodman’s ‘Revolution(s)’ Is The Perfect Musical For Chicago In This Moment

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Pilsen's Homegrown Studio, A Collective Retail Shop, Offers A Little Of Everything From Local Makers "It's like a crafts fair without all the walking," said one of the artists selling out of the new Pilsen shop.

Pilsen’s Homegrown Studio, A Collective Retail Shop, Offers A Little Of Everything From Local Makers

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Loyola Prof Works To Destigmatize Mental Health Care Among Latinos Impacted By Immigration Blitz One in five Latinos has a mental illness, and only 36 percent receive care, according to a 2023 study of national data by the American Psychiatric Association.

Loyola Prof Works To Destigmatize Mental Health Care Among Latinos Impacted By Immigration Blitz

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Local Farmer Known For Her Asian Pears Is Star Of Short Documentary Oriana Kruszewski has been a staple at the Logan Square and Green City farmers markets for about two decades. "Oriana's Orchard," premiering Monday, tells the story of her work farming “unusual” fruits.

Local Farmer Known For Her Asian Pears Is Star Of Short Documentary

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Logan Square’s Community Land Trust Building 12 Affordable Condos For NW Side Families The condos, some of which will be built on land donated by a neighbor, are a first for the group, which received $1 million in federal funding for the Cortland project from Rep. Delia Ramirez.

Logan Square’s Community Land Trust Building 12 Affordable Condos For NW Side Families

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Atelier Restaurant Reopens Friday In New Lincoln Square Location The Michelin-starred restaurant will welcome walk-in customers in a larger storefront down the street from its original location, with reservations opening soon.

Atelier Restaurant Reopens Friday In New Lincoln Square Location

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Judge Partially Blocks Trump's National Guard Mobilization To Chicago In explaining her decision, U.S. District Judge April Perry expressed doubt over Homeland Security's "credibility and assessment" of conditions in the Chicago area.

Judge Partially Blocks Trump’s National Guard Mobilization To Chicago

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3 People Dead, 3 Injured In A West Ridge Fire Early Thursday The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the fire department can't rule out smoking as the cause, a department spokesperson said.

3 People Dead, 3 Injured In A West Ridge Fire Early Thursday

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5 Ways To Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day In Chicago  From musical performances to open mics, here are several ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in Chicago starting this weekend.

5 Ways To Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day In Chicago 

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Judge Rules Feds Can't Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others Sue Block Club and news organizations sued the federal government for its actions against journalists outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray bullets and tear-gassed.

Judge Rules Feds Can’t Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others Sue

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Chicago Restaurants Struggle Out Of The Spotlight As ICE Fears Mount The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has restaurant owners, chefs and workers on high alert as they cope with staffing shortages and safety concerns.

Chicago Restaurants Struggle Out Of The Spotlight As ICE Fears Mount

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Argentina Vs. Puerto Rico Soccer Match Moved From Chicago To Florida Amid ICE Fears Soccer fans who planned to catch the match with Lionel Messi at Soldier Field this weekend are out of luck. The change comes as Chicago has faced a surge in immigration enforcement activity.

Argentina Vs. Puerto Rico Soccer Match Moved From Chicago To Florida Amid ICE Fears

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16 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Oktoberfestiversary, Lowrider Festival And Fall Markets There's also a Mexican Folk Art Festival, Bronzeville Summer Nights and a Goodman Theatre costume sale.

16 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Oktoberfestiversary, Lowrider Festival And Fall Markets

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Chicago To Host Pokémon GO Fest In Grant Park This Summer The family-friendly fest will return to Chicago for the first time since 2019. It's expected to generate $1 million in permit revenue to support Chicago parks.

Chicago To Host Pokémon GO Fest In Grant Park This Summer

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One Month Into Trump’s Immigration Blitz, Chicago Escalates Its Fight Back From lawsuits to rapid response networks, Chicago and Illinois are using every lever of power to push back against Trump’s escalating immigration campaign.

One Month Into Trump’s Immigration Blitz, Chicago Escalates Its Fight Back

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Parents, Teachers Demand State Investigate 'Failing' Charter Operators After ChiArts Turmoil CTU leaders want the state education board to look into charter operator practices, create a better renewal process in partnership with CPS and defer more to community input prior to big decisions by charter boards.

Parents, Teachers Demand State Investigate ‘Failing’ Charter Operators After ChiArts Turmoil

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Wil's Martini Lounge Opens In Andersonville: 'This Bar Is For Everyone' Andersonville couple Wil Mcerlean and Charlie Bonanno opened Wil's Martini Lounge late last month, offering dozens of cocktails.

Wil’s Martini Lounge Opens In Andersonville: ‘This Bar Is For Everyone’

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