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November 18

Chicago woman set on fire during argument on CTA train, police say

A woman was critically injured after being set on fire during an argument with a 45-year-old man on a Chicago Transit Authority train Monday night.

November 17

Chicago schools blasted by parents' rights watchdog over 'appalling' LGBT agenda revealed in unearthed docs

Parents' rights group Defending Education is raising concerns about LGBT Pride guidance in Chicago Public Schools curriculum, citing mandatory LGBTQ+ history requirements.

November 16

Chicago homeowners demand answers, speak out at 'property tax bonfire'

Chicago homeowners question where their money is going as they face rising property tax bills.

November 16

More than 40% of Chicago public school teachers absent at least 10 days in past school year: report

Chicago teachers are absent at higher rates than the state average, with over 40% missing 10+ days during the 2024-2025 school year, a state report shows.

November 15

Pumpkin or apple? America’s fiercest Thanksgiving dessert debate heats up

Pumpkin pie beats apple pie 2-to-1 at Thanksgiving, new surveys reveal. Experts weigh in on America's most beloved holiday dessert traditions and flavor preferences.

November 14

Anti-ICE protesters turn violent outside Chicago facility; 21 arrested after clash injures 4 officers

Anti-ICE protesters clash with Chicago police outside federal immigration center, leading to multiple arrests.

November 13

Chicago sues Trump DOJ over 'unlawful' DEI restrictions on federal policing grants

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Justice on Wednesday over DEI restrictions related to a $6 million police grant.

November 12

University of Chicago faculty unions demand school end 'inaction' against ICE raids

Faculty unions demanded that the University of Chicago take a stance against ICE operations during a press conference, criticizing the administration's guidelines.

November 12

DHS: Chicago crime drops sharply after federal operation targeting criminal illegal immigrants

DHS credited a Chicago crackdown for a major crime drop after removing criminal illegal immigrants, drawing pushback from local officials.

November 12

Chicago man with 25 prison sentences commits new burglaries within 48 hours of release

Habitual criminal Vance Patton's 25 prison sentences span four decades of burglaries, highlighting Chicago's ongoing struggle with repeat offenders.