With recent attention focused on the budget drama in Chicago, you’re forgiven if you missed what could end up being a yet-bigger story with perilous long-term consequences for this city. The city ...

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The Trump administration sued the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago on Thursday, alleging that their sanctuary city policies are blocking federal authorities from enforcing immigration laws.

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A year and a half ago, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson first floated the idea of opening a city-owned grocery store. Now, city officials say they have scrapped their public grocery store plans in favor ...