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Chicago's "Rooftop Pastor," the Rev. Corey Brooks, is set to embark on another yearlong, cross-country journey on foot to fundraise for a community center. Chicago's "Rooftop Pastor," the Rev. Corey Brooks, is set to embark on another yearlong, cross-country journey on foot to fundraise for a community center. 'Rooftop Pastor' Corey Brooks to make second cross-country walk to fundraise for community center Chicago's "Rooftop Pastor," the Rev. Corey Brooks, said he is fundraising $25 million in private donations by walking 12.5 miles Monday through Friday and dedicating Saturdays and Sundays to worship and event days in other cities. Read Story Related articles: Sleeping atop shuttered motel, pastor rails against violence Cardinal Blase Cupich calls on those in power to make safety a 'national priority' after Minneap...

Any deployments ultimately would be President Donald Trump's call, but Gov. JB Pritzker said such a move would be against federal law. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledges ICE surge in Chicago Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledged Sunday a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Chicago in the coming days but stopped short of saying it will be accompanied by a National Guard deployment. Read Story Related articles: Mayor Brandon Johnson's executive order urges law enforcement to not wear masks amid impending immigration crackdown Immigrant advocates urge 'Don't be afraid, but organize' in face of imminent Chicago federal raids President Trump's takeover of Washington, D.C., offers insights on what could be in store for Chicago © C...

The pollutants that were pumped into the river, unregulated for decades, pose the biggest threat to its ecosystem. Grand Calumet River cleanup efforts make headway, but more work needed Over the last 15 years, more than two-thirds of the Grand Calumet River has been slowly brought back to life through concerted efforts to remove or cap toxic muck. Read Story Related articles: IDEM publishes interactive map showing Grand Calumet River restoration Indiana environmental advocates react to more EPA cuts, Gov. Mike Braun's executive orders © Copyright 2025 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe