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Lawsuit over use of force by agents in Midway Blitz dismissed

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A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday officially dismissed a lawsuit that led to her landmark injunction limiting the use of force by immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz. A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday officially dismissed a lawsuit that led to her landmark injunction limiting the use of force by immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz. Though U.S. … Lawsuit over use of force by immigration agents in Midway Blitz officially dismissed A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday officially dismissed a lawsuit that led to her landmark injunction limiting the use of force by immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz. Read Story Related articles: Jury acquits Chicago man facing charge of soliciting murder of Border Patrol Cmdr. Bovino Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says ...

State finds nearly $500 million in budget reserves

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Gov. JB Pritzker's administration on Thursday announced it has identified nearly $500 million it will keep in budget reserves following the governor's request last year that state agencies identify 4% The reserves identified in this year's budget primarily affect health and human services, with $361.5 million of the $481.6 million identified falling into that category. State finds nearly $500 million in budget reserves amid federal funding uncertainty Gov. JB Pritzker's administration on Thursday announced it has identified nearly $500 million it will keep in budget reserves following the governor's request last year that state agencies identify 4% of their budgets to hold back amid federal budget uncertainty. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscri...

CTA to focus on safety, cleanliness and bus service improvements

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Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen's speech at a City Club of Chicago luncheon comes at a critical juncture for the CTA.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Nora Leerhsen's speech at a City Club of Chicago luncheon comes at a critical juncture for the CTA. Until state lawmakers passed a landmark transit funding bill by the skin of their teeth last fall… CTA to focus on safety, cleanliness and bus service improvements in 2026, acting president says Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen's speech at a City Club of Chicago luncheon comes at a critical juncture for the CTA. Until state lawmakers passed a landmark transit ...