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In anti-ICE protest, Illinois Democrats tear-gassed, pepper-sprayed by federal agents

CHICAGO (Reuters) — In a chaotic scene at an immigration detention facility in the Chicago suburbs, Illinois Democratic candidates running for Congress said they were tear-gassed, shot with pepper balls…

John McCarthy September 20, 2025

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Accused pervert teacher Christina Formella makes high school yearbook despite charges of teen rape

Accused pervert teacher Christina Formella may not work at Downers Grove South High School in suburban Chicago anymore, but she can still be seen in its latest yearbook — not once, but…

John McCarthy July 27, 2025

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Robert Prevost, the first American pope, is from Chicago and jokes are already flowing: ‘All communion wafers will be deep-dish’

Here comes ‘Da Pope.’ Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was named today as the first ever American pope – and folks in the Windy City are having a blast over it. “From…

John McCarthy May 8, 2025

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Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday…

John McCarthy March 16, 2025