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Chicago Police Department patch featuring the city’s emblem and motto, "Urbs in Horto," symbolizing Chicago's history and values.

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Protests, Policing, and Property Taxes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordNovember 14, 2025November 15, 2025

Illinois faced a week of impactful events, from ICE facility protests and a federal hemp ban to a pivotal Chicago police reform study.

Police officers stand behind crime scene tape at night, illuminated by flashing blue and red lights, symbolizing public safety challenges in Chicago.

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Infrastructure Funds, Protests, and Public Safety: Chicago’s Week in Review

by TNM StaffOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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Starbucks Closures, ICE Protests, and CPS Enrollment Decline: Chicago’s Week in Review

by Artemis IngramSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025