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Homeland Security Secretary Joins ICE Raid At Austin Walmart, Broadview Clashes Continue

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Federal agents conducted a high-profile raid at an Austin Walmart on Friday, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and right-wing influencer Benny Johnson in attendance. Witness Marcus described the situation as chaotic, noting agents handcuffed a random shopper amid the commotion. Ald. Jessie Fuentes confronted agents at Humboldt Park Hospital, where she was handcuffed while demanding to see a signed warrant for a detainee. The day's incidents included federal agents deploying tear gas in Logan Square, affecting bystanders, including a family with a toddler.

Protests against the Trump administration's immigration campaigns have been ongoing, with demonstrators seeking to halt operations that target vulnerable communities. The escalation of ICE activity has raised alarm among local residents and officials, who claim these operations disrupt public safety. Authorities, including the Illinois State Police, have been criticized for their role in supporting ICE actions during protests. The situation underscores the growing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the Chicago area.

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Wieners Circle Promised Free Hot Dogs If Bears Coach Ben Johnson Took Off His Shirt. He Did

The Wieners Circle in Lincoln Park offered free hot dogs after Bears Coach Ben Johnson took off his shirt during a post-game speech. Johnson, celebrating the Bears' 24-15 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, excitedly obliged, leading to a promised giveaway day on Tuesday. This follows a similar promotion in September when free hot dogs were given after quarterback Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes.

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Chicago's Overnight Winter Parking Ban With 200 Violation Fines Returns Monday

Chicago's overnight parking ban resumes Monday, coinciding with a major snowstorm expected to bring over 10 inches of snow. The ban, enforced on 107 miles of main streets daily from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m., includes hefty fines for violators. City officials emphasize that this consistent rule improves snow removal operations.

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ICE Takes Kurdish Asylum Seeker The Day Before His Wife Became A US Citizen 'I Cannot Do This Alone'

Eva Gurtovaia celebrated her U.S. citizenship on Wednesday while her husband, Enes Abak, remained detained by immigration agents just a day earlier. Abak, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, faces challenges due to his pending political asylum application and fears for his safety if returned to his home country. Local supporters rallied to express their concerns over his detention and advocate for his release.