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Hundreds plunge in Chicago River for first official swim in nearly 100 years

Group participates in previously unthinkable mile-long swim after US made key progress to clean polluted rivers

The Guardian - US

Seven Gorgeous Train Trips to Enjoy Fall Foliage

See fall's best colors from the rails. We've rounded up a range of short and longer train trips across the country that are ideal for older travelers.

Kiplinger

ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago

An immigration enforcement operation in the Chicago area is troubling immigrants and activists because of what they say are increasingly aggressive tactics

The Independent UK

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Crime victims' families say Chicago violence is a problem, but sending in troops isn't the answer

Families of some of the victims of violent crime in Chicago say that although it's been a largely intractable problem for the city for decades, they don't think sending in National Guard troops is the answer

The Independent UK

Reporter and House candidate Kat Abughazleh thrown to the ground by ICE as 400 arrested in Chicago

‘This is what it looks like when ICE violates our First Amendment rights,’ said Kat Abughazaleh

The Independent UK

Protester with Captain America shield bundled into ICE facility in Chicago after throwing back tear gas canister

This is the moment that an ICE protester wielding a Captain America shield was forced into an immigration facility after he threw a tear gas canister at enforcement agents.

The Independent UK

More than 400 arrests made in Chicago area operation so far, top immigration official says

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it has made 400 arrests in Chicago since launching “Operation Midway” Blitz” less than two weeks ago, offering an early gauge of what is shaping up as a major enforcement effort similar to Los Angeles and Washington, D

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Federal agents use teargas and pepper balls to break up Chicago Ice protest

At least two protesters arrested as Democratic congressional candidate condemns ‘violent abuse of power’

The Guardian - US

Protesters try to block vehicles at key immigration building in suburban Chicago

Protesters tried to block vehicles outside a federal immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago

The Independent UK

‘We’d play for a frozen burrito’: post-rockers Tortoise on the changing face of Chicago, Steve Albini and their new-gen fans

Informed by everything from jungle to Krautrock and musique concrète, Tortoise broke new ground 30 years ago. Returning after nine years away, ‘it’s a different world’, they say

The Guardian - UK

As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back

As encounters with federal immigration agents around Chicago increase, tactics used by activists and immigrant leaders to fight back are also escalating

The Independent UK

Angel Reese Shares Emotional Post After Sky Drama, Critical Comments About Team

The Sky star posted a powerful message amid her strained relationship with the Chicago organization.

Sports Illustrated

Chicago dad-to-be killed by smash-and-grab robber fleeing scene just one day before son was born, police say

‘I want my son to know his dad was so loved,’ the baby’s mother told local news. ‘He was selfless, generous, and never turned his back on people who needed help’

The Independent UK

Mom Slips Loving Note In Son’s Lunchbox, Then Is Fatally Shot After Dropping Him Off

Romeca Meeks-Blackmon, a devoted mother, was fatally shot in Chicago just moments after dropping her 6-year-old son off at school.

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Accused murderer of Romeca Meeks’ walks free – the woman shot her in the face while her ex held her in a headlock

Chicago police have been strangely quiet about this case.

Latin Times

ICE Raid Led by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in Suburban Chicago Results in Five Arrests, Including Two U.S. Citizens

The arrests are part of the Department of Homeland Security's Operation Midway Blitz, a weeks-long immigration enforcement effort in the Chicago area which targets undocumented immigrants with prior criminal convictions.

The Independent UK

Chicago’s ‘Midnight Crew’: CNN’s Omar Jimenez dives into one of America’s darkest chapters of police violence

‘For this to happen at the scale that it did for as long as it did, there were breakdowns at every single step of the way,” Omar Jimenez said of the two-decade campaign of violence by the Chicago police department, which he explores in a new podcast

The Independent UK

More than 150,000 ‘patriotic Americans’ apply for ICE jobs to help Trump’s immigration crackdown

Wave of applications for enforcement roles comes as fear of raids, detainment and deportation grips communities across U.S.

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RideApart

Visiting 'The Bear's' Locations On the Back of A Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, But That's Not All

The FX TV series 'The Bear' doesn't just take place in Chicago; it brings to life some of the things that make Chicago great. The Guerrilla is just the bike to see it properly.

The Guardian - US

Jill Lepore on the US constitution, originalism … and Madison’s nose

The esteemed historian says her new book on the writing –and the attempts to amend – the constitution is in part ‘a deep historical critique of originalism’

The Independent UK

Border Patrol agent who led immigration crackdown in Los Angeles arrives in Chicago

The Border Patrol agent who led the immigration crackdown in Los Angeles has announced his arrival in Chicago

The Independent UK

Dead rat and threatening note left outside office of Chicago official who spoke out against ICE raids

Threats to city officials come amid heightened tensions due to Trump’s ‘Midway Blitz’ immigration raids

Benzinga

Memphis Mayor Paul Young Wants To Make It Clear: 'Did Not Ask For The National Guard'

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he did not request the National Guard and questioned whether troops are the right solution to the city's crime challenges, even as federal and state leaders move forward with the deployment.

Axios

Trump sending National Guard to Memphis, says Chicago's "probably next"

Trump established a task force for Memphis that he said "will be a replica of our extraordinary successful efforts" in D.C.

The Guardian - US

Trump to send national guard to Memphis and says Chicago is ‘probably next’

Move is latest push by administration to expand military-led response to urban crime in Democratic-run cities

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