ICE Citizens Trainings May Be A ‘Vigilante Academy,’ Alderman Warns
U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement is soliciting volunteers for classes on how it handles deportations in Chicago. But activists don’t trust the agency.
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Police Viewed Less Favorably, But Few Want To ‘Defund’ Them, Survey Finds
A poll conducted in mid-June found that most respondents thought police officers should be held legally accountable for misconduct. But few respondents favored cutting funding for law enforcement.
Chicago Art Gallery Showcases Artists Of Color As Part Of Its Mission
Threewalls in Humboldt Park awarded $32,000 to seven Chicago artists and one duo to develop projects on racial justice in their communities.
Madigan Calls For Removal Of Stephen Douglas Portrait And Two Statues From Illinois Capitol
The Democratic House Speaker wants to replace a portrait of Stephen Douglas with one of Barack Obama.
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Coronavirus In Illinois
Read continuing coverage of how COVID-19 is affecting Illinois.
What’s Open In Your Region Of Illinois’ Reopening Plan?
On May 5, Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a five-stage plan that divides the state into four regions. But what does that mean for where you live?
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LISTEN: Isolation Insights From Sheyna Gifford, Who Spent A Year In A Mars Simulation
Sheyna Gifford spent a full year in a Mars simulation back in 2016. “It just teaches you to appreciate everything you have on this planet.”
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As More Commuters Return To Work, Here’s What It Looks Like On The Red Line
The CTA is cleaning frequently, limiting passengers per car and monitoring platforms via camera. We talked to riders about the experience.
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What’s That Building? The First African Methodist Episcopal Church In Gary, Indiana
The AME Church, although currently in disrepair, is a testament to one of the first Black architects in the U.S.
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Gov. Pritzker Names New Head Of Unemployment Department Months After Complaints Pile Up
With complaints of long waits for the state’s unemployment benefits hotline, the state is also offering another tactic for applying — automatic callbacks.
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Layoffs Stuck At High Level As 1.3 Million Seek Jobless Aid Nationwide
The persistently elevated level of layoffs are occurring as a spike in virus cases has forced six states to reverse their move to reopen businesses.
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Supreme Court Says Trump Not ‘Immune’ From Records Release, But Hedges On House Case
In two 7-2 rulings written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court allowed a subpoena in a New York criminal case but told a lower court to consider separation of powers when it comes to Congress.
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When It Comes To Reopening Schools, ‘The Devil’s In The Details,’ Educators Say
Teachers, parents and district leaders say the back-to-school season has fogged over with confusion. Will schools reopen? And if so, how?
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Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez Says His Brighton Park Home Was Attacked
Ald. Raymond Lopez, 15th Ward, says someone threw bricks through his windows and set a neighbor’s garage on fire early Thursday morning.
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CPS Wants Federal ‘Small Business’ Loans For Charter Schools Investigated
The school district asked its inspector general to investigate the legitimacy of charter school applications for federal PPP loans.
