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Illinois House poised to consider a ban on new ICE detention centers near homes, schools and parks

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The Illinois House is poised this session to vote on legislation that would prohibit federal immigration detention centers from being built within 1,500 feet of schools, parks, homes and other communi The bill from House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch cleared committee on an 8-3 party-line vote and could soon be before the full House. It would still need Senate approval. Illinois House poised to consider a ban on new ICE detention centers near homes, schools and parks The Illinois House is poised this session to vote on legislation that would prohibit federal immigration detention centers from being built within 1,500 feet of schools, parks, homes and other community spaces — a direct response to the clashes that erupted in Chicago and the suburbs last year during the Trump administration's mass deportation operations. Read Story © Copyright 2...
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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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Chicago's legal strategy on fighting reversed-conviction suits — private attorneys waging drawn-out fights — is adding millions to the public costs, a Tribune investigation has found. The costs of Chicago police misconduct have grown enormous as the city settles lawsuit after lawsuit using expensive private counsel to handle most of the work. Special Report Court battles hit taxpayer wallets Chicago's legal strategy on fighting reversed-conviction suits — private attorneys waging drawn-out fights — is adding millions to the public costs, a Tribune investigation has found. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe
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Chicago 2050: Laura Washington wants to bring glittering downtown institutions to the city’s neighborhoods

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For most of Chicago's 189-year lifetime, the city powers have focused on the central city as the driver of prosperity and growth. In this complex 21st century, the city will never prosper if it leaves The lions of the Art Institute of Chicago would love to extend their kingdom, to cavort in an iconic Chicago neighborhood. Commentary Chicago 2050: Laura Washington wants to bring glittering downtown institutions to the city's neighborhoods For most of Chicago's 189-year lifetime, the city powers have focused on the central city as the driver of prosperity and growth. In this complex 21st century, the city will never prosper if it leaves its neighborhoods behind. Read Story Related articles: Chicago 2050: Envisioning the city in 25 years Chicago 2050: Tracy Baim writes about the city's next transformational 'Great Migration' ...
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