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Sister Jean, the beloved chaplain of Loyola University’s men's basketball team, passed away at 106 years old. Known for her unwavering support of athletes both on and off the court, she gained national fame during the Ramblers' 2018 NCAA tournament run. Her death marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to faith and community.
Chicago will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with multiple events honoring Native cultures on October 9. Activities include dance performances at Dvorak Park, educational programs at The Field Museum, and poetry readings at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. These events aim to recognize and honor the city's Indigenous roots.
A fire in a West Ridge apartment building early Thursday resulted in three fatalities and three injuries. The cause remains under investigation, with authorities considering smoking as a possible factor. Residents remain evacuated due to unsafe conditions in the building.
The Argentina versus Puerto Rico soccer match has been relocated from Chicago to Florida due to low ticket sales. The shift follows heightened immigration enforcement in Chicago, which has stirred community unrest and concerns about safety at public events.
A federal judge ruled that federal agents cannot use riot control weapons like tear gas and pepper spray against journalists and peaceful protesters in Chicago. The ruling follows a lawsuit from Block Club Chicago and others, triggered by incidents involving federal agents targeting journalists during protests outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis emphasized the protection of First Amendment rights for the press and public.
Texas National Guard troops began patrols outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Chicago, following protests against immigration enforcement. Local leaders, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, opposed the deployment, which the state has challenged in court as unlawful. Federal authorities have also arranged for National Guard support outside the Dirksen federal courthouse amid ongoing tensions surrounding immigration operations.
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against the mobilization of National Guard troops in Illinois, stating the federal government failed to demonstrate a need for their presence. U.S. District Judge April Perry found no evidence of rebellion and criticized the credibility of the federal government's assessments. The order will remain effective for 14 days.
ICE's Chicago field director, Russell Hott, confirmed that Operation Midway Blitz will continue indefinitely, with over 1,000 arrests made so far. Despite criticism over the use of force and detaining U.S. citizens, Hott insists that the operation focuses on targeted enforcement. Local officials and community members have expressed growing concern over the tactics employed during the raids.
Texas National Guard troops have arrived in the Chicago area to support federal agents, despite opposition from local officials. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized the federal deployment as an "invasion" and stated that local leaders did not consent to the presence of outside military forces. A federal judge has yet to rule on a lawsuit seeking to block the deployment.
Parson’s Chicken & Fish will close its Andersonville location on October 19 after over four years in the neighborhood. The closure is due to the lease expiring, and the restaurant group Land and Sea Dept. has sold the business, although details about the buyer remain undisclosed. Other locations in Logan Square and Lincoln Park will continue to operate.