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4 weeks ago
Judge grants restraining order protecting protesters, journalists in Chicago-area protests
First Amendment suit bars federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters, working press.
4 weeks ago
National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
National Guard troops were expected Friday to begin patrolling in Memphis, a day after a federal judge in Illinois blocked the deployment of troops in the Chicago area for at least two weeks.
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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men's basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school's fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced Thursday night. She was 106.
4 weeks ago
National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
It wasn’t clear what the 500 Guard members from Texas and Illinois would do next.
4 weeks ago
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106
"She’s just so bright, and she means so much to the city of Chicago and Loyola obviously and the team.”
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Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown
The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.
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Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown
“While recognizing that appropriate policies are necessary to keep communities safe, I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable,” Leo said.
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Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The Chicago Sky star announced on Instagram that she will be walking in the upcoming Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15.
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Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown
The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago, but will be moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the home stadium of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.
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Texas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says
All 500 troops are under the Northern Command and have been activated for 60 days.
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UPDATE: Illinois urges judge to stop National Guard deployment after Trump administration ‘plowed ahead’
Department of Justice lawyer Eric Hamilton said the Chicago area was rife with “tragic lawlessness.” He noted an incident last weekend in which a Border Patrol vehicle was boxed in and an agent shot a woman in response.
