Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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crime
  • by david hall
7-year-old boy fatally shot outside his Near West Side home

The boy was walking out of his home about 3 p.m. in the 2300 block of West Jackson Boulevard when shots were fired, striking him in the chest, police said. Sources say an assault-style rifle was used in the attack.

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Exclusive details about City Hall's Chicago Democratic convention obligations

The city is required to provide police escorts for all convention committee personnel who are "delivering credentials to state delegations and the media at their respective hotels." It also must provide “special” security for “delegates and other dignitaries.”

immigration
  • by david hall
Biden will announce deportation protection and work permits for spouses of U.S. citizens

Nearly 490,000 spouses of U.S. citizens will have an opportunity to apply for a 'parole in place' program that would shield them from deportations and offer them work permits if they have lived in the country for at least 10 years.

politics
  • by david hall
Violence prevention programs to expand in 4 West Side neighborhoods as businesses near $100M funding goal

The neighborhoods are Austin, Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Little Village, where about 20% of shootings occur citywide, according to city crime statistics.