November 16, 2025 More than 40% of Chicago public school teachers absent at least 10 days in past school year: report Chicago teachers are absent at higher rates than the state average, with over 40% missing 10+ days during the 2024-2025 school year, a state report shows.
November 15, 2025 Pumpkin or apple? America’s fiercest Thanksgiving dessert debate heats up Pumpkin pie beats apple pie 2-to-1 at Thanksgiving, new surveys reveal. Experts weigh in on America's most beloved holiday dessert traditions and flavor preferences.
November 14, 2025 Anti-ICE protesters turn violent outside Chicago facility; 21 arrested after clash injures 4 officers Anti-ICE protesters clash with Chicago police outside federal immigration center, leading to multiple arrests.
November 13, 2025 Chicago sues Trump DOJ over 'unlawful' DEI restrictions on federal policing grants Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Justice on Wednesday over DEI restrictions related to a $6 million police grant.
November 12, 2025 University of Chicago faculty unions demand school end 'inaction' against ICE raids Faculty unions demanded that the University of Chicago take a stance against ICE operations during a press conference, criticizing the administration's guidelines.
November 12, 2025 DHS: Chicago crime drops sharply after federal operation targeting criminal illegal immigrants DHS credited a Chicago crackdown for a major crime drop after removing criminal illegal immigrants, drawing pushback from local officials.
November 12, 2025 Chicago man with 25 prison sentences commits new burglaries within 48 hours of release Habitual criminal Vance Patton's 25 prison sentences span four decades of burglaries, highlighting Chicago's ongoing struggle with repeat offenders.
November 12, 2025 DHS blasts Chicago mayor for comparing raid leader to segregationists, accusing him of 'terror' DHS fires back at Chicago mayor's criticism of immigration raids, defending Border Patrol operations amid escalating political tensions over enforcement.
November 11, 2025 Trump says Chicago crime has fallen dramatically despite 'extraordinary resistance' from local Democrats President Trump claimed Chicago crime dropped 35% in shootings, 41% in robberies during federal "Operation Midway Blitz" targeting illegal immigrants despite local resistance.
November 11, 2025 Trump declares victory in Dem-run city despite ‘extraordinary resistance’ from sanctuary politicians President Donald Trump declared victory in Chicago after a weeks-long showdown with sanctuary Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson over immigration enforcement operations in the city.