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Los estados tienen miles de millones en ayuda federal de COVID para gastar. Algunos no han gastado ni un dólar

December 28, 2021 at 12:40 p.m.

Ocho estados aún no han autorizado el gasto de ninguno de los miles de millones de dólares en ayuda federal que recibieron en el marco del plan de ayuda por...

Jhon Ocampo outside the Paul Findley Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse in Springfield, where he filed a federal lawsuit alleging his constitutional rights were violated when he was held for a week by immigration officials.

Some citizens face immigration arrests because of weak legal protections, experts say

May 22, 2019 at 9:57 p.m.

When Jhon Ocampo received a phone call from his stepdaughter one day in 2012 saying immigration officials were at his house, he quickly got on the line and tried to...

A woman interviews with legal experts before being allowed to fill a U.S. citizenship application, as dozens of immigrants attend an application workshop at Daley College on April 16, 2016.

Backlogs in immigration courts keep asylum seekers in limbo for years

May 22, 2019 at 9:57 p.m.

Jaime said he had no future in El Salvador because of the rampant gang violence. So he fled to the U.S., like many others, hoping for a better life. But...

Alejandro Valadez Jr., son of fallen police Officer Alex Valadez, waves up at a Chicago police helicopter that came in for a flyover following his kindergarten graduation ceremony at his school on June 3, 2016, in Chicago.

Police officers fill in for slain colleague at child’s kindergarten graduation

May 22, 2019 at 9:57 p.m.

Alejandro "Alex" Valadez Jr. never got to meet his father, so more than 20 Chicago police officers filled in to help celebrate the boy's kindergarten graduation Friday. Officer Alejandro "Alex"...

LED lights are tested on the new Ferris wheel at Navy Pier in Chicago on May 25, 2016.

New Ferris wheel draws crowds despite bad weather

May 22, 2019 at 9:56 p.m.

Despite severe weather and a power outage stalling Navy Pier's new Ferris wheel several times over the weekend, the ride so far has boasted the highest number of Memorial Day...

Ireri Unzueta Carrasco, center, background, announces her lawsuit against federal immigration agencies Wednesday. She accuses the agencies of denying her renewal application for deferred deportation status because of her participation in immigration protests.

Activist sues immigration agencies over denial of deferred deportation renewal

May 22, 2019 at 9:53 p.m.

A Chicago woman is suing federal immigration agencies for rejecting her renewal for deferred deportation status, accusing them of punishing her for the very activism that led to her gaining...

South Side man charged with hate crime in stabbing on Chicago River bridge

May 22, 2019 at 9:53 p.m.

A Far South Side man has been charged with a hate crime after he stabbed a security guard who had just gotten off from work and was crossing the Washington...

Two women sit along the river at the Chicago Riverwalk near Clark Street in Chicago on May 20, 2016.

Weather forecasters call for higher than normal summer temperatures

May 22, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

Chicago-area residents can expect warmer than average summer months this year as El Nino is likely transitioning to La Nina conditions, according to the National Weather Service. La Nina, or...

Man charged with robbing 2 banks in 2 hours in Glendale Heights

May 22, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

A Glendale Heights man was charged Friday with robbing two banks within two hours in the western suburbs, the FBI said.David Lee, 38, is accused of robbing the Parkway Bank...

Cops warn of overnight Lincoln Park restaurant burglaries

May 22, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

A string of restaurants within a mile of one another were burglarized Thursday morning in Lincoln Park, according to Chicago police. Two businesses in the 2400 and 2500 blocks of...

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