October 2025 - Chicago News Weekly

Friday, October 31, 2025

Cockroaches, blood in the sinks and nowhere to bathe: Immigrants sue over ‘horrific’ conditions inside Chicago ICE facility

Detainees are packed into holding rooms ‘like animals’ without adequate food, water and medication, plaintiffs allege from The Independen...
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Where to find food assistance amid pause in federal food aid, SNAP benefits

Nearly a half-dozen people have been arrested in connection with selling the drugs that led to the July 2023 overdose death of actor Robert ...
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Suburban officer's dashcam captures suspected meteor streaking across sky

Elmhurst police believe an officer caught an incredible look at a meteor streaking through the night sky on dashcam video last weekend. In ...
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Tickets for special Christkindlmarket events, including new feature, now on sale

With the holiday season fast approaching, tickets to one of Chicago’s most popular Christmas markets are already becoming available. Ticket...
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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Survey reveals the ‘right' way to eat candy corn — and most Americans agree

Britain’s Prince Andrew will have his royal titles formally removed and will move out of his home in Windsor, Buckingham Palace said Thursd...
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CVS Health to shut down 16 Oak Street Health clinics, including 1 in Chicago

What to Know President Donald Trump said he has made deals with China after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping this morning, the final da...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

DOJ indicts Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh for actions during ICE protests

A federal grand jury has charged 9 th district Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh for allegedly blocking vehicles outside of the Broad...
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Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over role in ICE protests

According to court documents, Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois has been indicted along with five others over blocking vehicles...
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A beloved Chicago architecture boat tour will soon end for the 2025 season

Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles ...
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Monday, October 27, 2025

Laugh Factory manager charged in alleged assault of Border Patrol agent

Originally appeared on E! Online Ms. Rachel has some big feelings when it comes to screen time. The popular children’s programming YouTub...
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Sail4th 250: Over 500 tall ships set to sail into New York Harbor next year

In what is shaping up to be the most significant maritime event in the nation’s history, more than 50 Class A and Class B tall ships from 30...
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Sunday, October 26, 2025

USDA blames Democrats for potential SNAP benefits lapse in new message

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Saturday posted a new message to its website blaming Democrats for the upcoming suspension of Supplem...
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Derrick Henry passes Walter Payton with touchdown vs. Bears

Her patients are gathered for a group therapy session. They’re here to learn mindfulness techniques, stress mitigation and coping strategies...
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Actor June Lockhart, who played mom in ‘Lassie,' dies at 100

“Lassie” and “Lost in Space” star June Lockhart died of natural causes in her Southern California home this week, her family said Saturday. ...
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What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween

Every year, more than one billion pumpkins are grown in the U.S., many destined for Halloween festivities. But after the spooky day and t...
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Judge rules immigration detention of Chicago man with daughter battling cancer is illegal

A federal judge has ruled that the detention of a Chicago man by immigration authorities is illegal from The Independent https://ift.tt/Wy...
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Boy who swallowed 100 magnets has surgery to remove them from his gut

What to Know President Donald Trump canceled trade talks with Canada late last night after accusing the country of trying to interfere...
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Wedding etiquette includes being mindful of how much it costs guests to attend

Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initia...
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