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Julie Russell, of Evanston, holds a sign during a rally to support democracy on the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Jan. 20, 2026, in Chicago’s Federal Plaza. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Despite frigid temps, crowd turns out in Federal Plaza to protest the Trump administration

January 20, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

They chanted “no hate no fear immigrants are welcome here” as wind chills dipped below zero throughout the afternoon.

Bicyclists make a chilly commute up Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago on Jan. 20, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago weather: ‘Extreme cold temperatures’ hit the area Tuesday

January 20, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Wind chills of 10 degrees below to 15 degrees below zero will continue throughout the mid-morning.

Team captain Travis Woodworth of the Chicago Pride Hockey, center, yells out a chant before a game against the Chicago Aces at the American Heartland Ice Arena, Jan. 15, 2026, in Lincolnwood. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

For Chicago Pride Hockey, ‘Heated Rivalry’ is more than just a show

January 17, 2026 at 5:57 a.m.

Interest in Chicago Pride Hockey, a recreational hockey nonprofit for LGBTQ+ players and allies, has skyrocketed with the popularity of the hit series "Heated Rivalry," streaming on HBO Max.

Death of woman found in Chicago Lawn parking lot ruled a homicide, medical examiner says

January 10, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

The death of a woman found with head injuries in a Chicago Lawn parking lot was ruled a homicide Saturday, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Police found...

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces an independent commission to document and collect evidence of abuses by federal immigration agents on Jan. 8, 2026, at the Union League Club of Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot launches ‘ICE Accountability Project’ to document immigration agents

January 8, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Lightfoot said residents could send videos, audio, photos or other information documenting alleged criminal or abusive conduct during Operation Midway Blitz to reporticenow.com.

Emily Suffi, center, distributes anti-war signs to fellow demonstrators during a protest against the U.S. military strike in Venezuela, at Federal Plaza, Jan. 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinoisans react with both hope and dread after Venezuelan president ousted

January 3, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro created a humanitarian crisis. Illinois residents hope his ouster marks a transition toward democracy, but they remained concerned about the future.

Elizabeth Branske, left, and Melissa Nunez talk after being wed as the first Cook County couple of the year on Jan. 2, 2026, at the clerk’s office in Chicago’s Loop. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Lesbian couple makes history as Cook County’s first marriage of 2026

January 5, 2026 at 11:31 a.m.

On Friday morning, Elizabeth Branske and Melissa Nunez became the first couple to marry in Cook County in 2026, a milestone they and their family celebrated with kisses and cheers.

During the first meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission at Arturo Velasquez Institute at Richard J. Daley College on Dec. 18, 2025, Dalia Radecki, of the Resurrection Project, reacts after watching a video of the aftermath of an incident where a family was sprayed by chemical agents in November. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

State commission highlights ‘unjustified’ uses of tear gas, pepper spray by federal immigration agents

December 18, 2025 at 5:38 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker launched the commission in October to track and scrutinize federal immigration agents’ actions in Chicago.

People argue with Border Patrol agents as they conduct an immigration enforcement action in a Home Depot parking lot on Dec. 17, 2025, in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino praises police assistance in immigration enforcement as CPD denies support

December 17, 2025 at 7:04 p.m.

Elected officials and residents criticized police for alleged cooperation.

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks with agents after detaining a person while conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Little Village on Dec. 16, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino and agents return to Chicago in show of force across city and suburbs

December 16, 2025 at 5:34 p.m.

At least 100 U.S. Homeland Security agents or officers were part of the latest wave, a federal source told the Tribune.

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