CBP boats monitor the Chicago River during Operation Midway Blitz
Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has deployed boats on the Chicago River as part of “Operation Midway Blitz,” an initiative focused on immigration and customs enforcement in the area. This operation kicked off last month and has led to over 500 arrests, which include individuals with serious past convictions and […]
Federal agents use pepper balls on anti-ICE demonstrators near Chicago
Protests Erupt Outside ICE Facility in Illinois On Friday, federal law enforcement used pepperballs and tear gas during confrontations with protesters outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. This incident unfolded just two days after a tragic shooting at an ICE center in Dallas, Texas, where a gunman […]
Schools in NYC, Chicago, and Fairfax to Face $24M Cut in Federal Funding
Federal Funding Loss for Chicago, NYC, and Fairfax County’ Magnet Schools The school districts in Chicago, New York City, and Fairfax County, Virginia, are set to lose about $24 million in federal support for their Magnet Schools. This decision stems from their failure to adequately address civil rights issues highlighted by the Trump administration. Last […]
Border Patrol Sends Marine Teams to Chicago River for Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz
The US Border Patrol is set to add four marine patrol vessels aimed at enhancing operations in Chicago. This addition will allow agents to access Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. This initiative aims to support efforts to apprehend the “worst of the worst” by granting border patrols access to key transit areas within the […]
When Will ‘Chicago Fire’ Come Back with New Episodes? ‘One Chicago’ 2025 NBC/Peacock Return Date
With summer fading, it’s time to embrace the new fall TV lineup. Fans of Kaitlin Olson can look forward to High Possibility, while Dance with the Stars returns to ABC. Over on NBC, Bob’s Burgers is set to bring us fresh episodes starting Sunday, September 28th, promising another fun season of entertainment. But what’s happening […]
Sister Jean steps down as chaplain for the Loyola Chicago basketball team at age 106
Sister Jean Retires from Official Duties at Loyola Chicago Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved figure in Loyola Chicago’s basketball community, has officially announced her retirement due to health concerns. She celebrated her 106th birthday just weeks ago and had been serving as the team’s pastor since 1994. Her contributions to college basketball over the […]
Matt Shaw of the Chicago Cubs shares strong message after skipping game for Charlie Kirk memorial
Cubs’ Matt Shaw Attends Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Chicago Cubs’ third baseman Matt Shaw took a break from his team to fly to Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday. He attended a memorial for Charlie Kirk held at State Farm Stadium, which came during a crucial first-place matchup in the National League. Shaw shared that he felt compelled […]
Struggle for Free Speech Continues After Charges Against Chicago Street Preachers Are Dropped
A Chicago court has dismissed charges against three preachers affiliated with Christian Store who were arrested for peacefully sharing their faith on a sidewalk by a park. The American Law and Justice Center (ACLJ), a conservative legal organization from Washington, D.C., filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Chicago earlier this year. This came after […]
Loyola Chicago superfan Sister Jean steps down at 106 following a long career and recent health concerns
Sister Jean Bids Farewell The beloved 106-year-old Sister Jean, known for her unwavering support of Loyola Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has officially retired. After dedicating over fifty years to encouraging both students and athletes, her retirement comes just shy of a month after her 106th birthday. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a member of the Blessed […]
Magnet schools in NYC, Chicago, and Virginia to face over $24 million drop in federal funding
Loss of Federal Funding for Schools Over Civil Rights Violations Several school districts, including those in New York City, Chicago, and Fairfax County, Virginia, are set to lose over $24 million in federal funding due to their failure to meet a deadline established by the Trump administration regarding potential civil rights violations. Warnings had been […]