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Sanctuary Cities · United States

Trump Signs Order Requiring Nationwide List of Sanctuary Cities and States

52% Left coverage: 29 sources

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday escalating his battle against Democratic-led states and cities that don’t fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities, a key barrier to the mass deportations he has promised. See the Story

US Crime · Illinois

Illinois State University issues emergency alert for manhunt for gun-toting suspect

65% Center coverage: 20 sources

Southwest Airlines · United States

Southwest Airlines reveals start date for new procedures, fare bundles including checked bag prices

Coverage: 2 sources

The airline introduced new fare bundles that range in price and offer different levels of amenitiesSee the Story

Chicago, IL · Chicago

Armed robberies in Garfield Park prompt police warning for residents

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

CHICAGO - Chicago police are warning residents of Garfield Park after a series of armed robberies over the last few days. The incidents happened at the following times and locations: 300 block of S. Whipple Ave on April 25, 2025, at 4:51 p.m. (Harrison) 300 block of S. Whipple Ave on April 25, 2025, at 8:47 p.m. (Harrison) 3000 block of W. Jackson St on April 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (Harrison) 300 block of S. Whipple Ave on April 27, 2025, at 4:…See the Story

Damian Lillard · Milwaukee

Bucks confirm Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

54% Center coverage: 53 sources

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon, confirming the Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears after the seven-time all-NBA guard was helped off the court Sunday night. The Bucks announced the severity of Lillard’s injury after he had an MRI on Monday. The injury knocks Lillard out for the rest of the postseason and could put his status for next season in doubt as well. When Kevin Durant tore his Achilles tendon in the 2019 NBA Fin…See the Story

Social Media · Chicago

Why home remedies cause more harm than good for babies, experts say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Parents pick up home remedy hacks from social media, friends and tried-and-true family traditions. But NBC 5 Responds learned some home remedies can be risky for babies and young children, according to Illinois Poison Control. Dr. Michael Wahl said Poison Control hears from concerned parents when their home remedies go awry. He noted up to 40 percent of the calls Illinois Poison Control gets are for kids under the age of 5. Matthew Novak, a phar…See the Story

Shopping · Niles

Demolition begins on Leaning Tower YMCA residential building in Niles

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

NILES, Ill. — The Leaning Tower YMCA residential building in Niles was demolished Monday. The residential building is adjacent to the tower located at 6300 W. Touhy Ave. Niles bought the property a year ago and plans to develop it into a site for retail, dining, and entertainment options. More News, Weather and Headlines at wgntv.com The YMCA was built in 1960 after the tower's designer donated that section of the park. The tower will rema…See the Story

Naperville · Naperville

New details released after body found floating in river in suburban forest preserve

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Note: Video above is from a previous report. New details were released Monday after someone on a suburban forest preserve trail discovered a human body floating in a river over the weekend. Authorities from both the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the Naperville police departments were called just before 3 p.m. Saturday to the West Branch DuPage River in Burlington Park Forest Preserve for a report of a body found in the water. The…See the Story