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An elderly man warms his hands by the fire he created across the street from a homeless encampment under a major interstate freeway Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Chicago. Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring a blast of Arctic air, snow and ice. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Judge blocks Trump admin changes that could have forced 170,000 families into homelessness

HUD's funding changes would have significantly increased the homeless population of every state across the country, with homelessness numbers in cities like Chicago sharply increasing, according to projections.

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Chicago Chicago must do more to protect its homeless ahead of deadly winter storms, activists say By Kate Lý Johnston – 1/17/23

Chicago activists are urging the city to develop a more comprehensive emergency action plan to protect its homeless population ahead of upcoming winter storms, as extreme weather conditions sweeping the country have been lethal to those living on the streets.

Chicago García endorsed by three rail unions after advocating for paid sick leave in Congress By Richard Eberwein – 12/01/22

Chicago mayoral candidate and U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D) garnered endorsements from three major rail unions Thursday after voting against the rail strike bill that did not include paid sick leave for workers.

Chicago Eleven Chicago mayoral candidates file petitions by Monday deadline By Richard Eberwein – 11/29/22

Eleven candidates submitted petitions Monday to get on the ballot for next year’s Chicago mayoral race, ten of which aim to unseat incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Lightfoot campaign launches new microsite: ‘Who Said It: Paul Vallas or Darren Bailey?’ By Cosme Lozano – 10/20/22

Preparing a bid for re-election in the upcoming Chicago mayoral race, Lori Lightfoot’s campaign recently published a microsite that compares past quotes from Paul Vallas (D) and Republican governor nominee, Darren Bailey.

Chicago OPINION: The Bear necessities: Sweet home… Arlington Heights? By Cosme Lozano – 9/22/22

Should the Chicago Bears decamp to Arlington Heights?

Chicago OPINION: If Garcia chooses to run for mayor again, he’d better have a vision this time By Eric Zorn – 9/22/22

Congressman and former mayoral candidate reportedly pondering a challenge to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, but...

Chicago 75 migrants bused from Texas arrive in Chicago By Associated Press – 9/01/22

CHICAGO (AP) — Seventy-five immigrants bused from Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott have arrived in Chicago, the latest chapter of the bitter political battle over the immigration policy of President Joe ...

Chicago Chicago-area July 4 parade attack suspect pleads not guilty By KATHLEEN FOODY and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press – 8/03/22

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more in a shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, a week after ...

Chicago Parade attack suspect indicted for murder, attempted murder By KATHLEEN FOODY and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press – 7/27/22

CHICAGO (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has been indicted by a grand jury on 21 first-degree murder counts, 48 counts of attempted murder ...

Chicago Lawsuit: Chicago police misused ShotSpotter in murder case By GARANCE BURKE AND MICHAEL TARM Associated Press – 7/21/22

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges Chicago police misused “unreliable” gunshot detection technology in investigating a grandfather from the city’s South Side ...

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