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This Week In Photos Massive Anti-Trump Protest Downtown, Madigan Sentenced And Much More

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This week in Chicago featured a significant protest against Trump, drawing thousands to the Loop for the "No Kings" rally. In a parallel development, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to 7. 5 years in prison and fined $2. 5 million for his involvement in corruption activities. Meanwhile, local musician Ben Kinsinger is organizing a floating parade along the Chicago River, supported by a $5,000 grant from the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

The river concerts he initiated have gained traction, with attendance at the first show this year hitting 500. The week also included a vibrant Puerto Rican parade in Humboldt Park and lawmakers investigating allegations of inhumane conditions at an ICE facility. The city council's passage of a "Snap Curfew" measure has sparked controversy, as the mayor intends to veto it. These events underscore the dynamic cultural and political landscape of Chicago. Such activities reflect the city's ongoing engagement with social issues and community expression.

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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.