Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent challenges feds’ narrative while announcing lawsuitMarimar Martinez was labeled a "domestic terrorist" and hit with criminal charges after she was shot by agent Charles Exum on Oct. 5, 2025. Since she was exonerated, Martinez has advocated against the Trump administration's aggressive deportation efforts and is now primed to sue the federal government.Chicago Sun-Times2d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeoperation midway blitz lawsuit
Take caution, but don't avoid fruits, vegetables during contamination outbreaksPrecaution shouldn't mean fear of an entire grocery aisle. Also, Amtrak, Tammy Duckworth, SNAP, renters rights, drivers and MLB playoffs.Chicago Sun-Times5d agoWhole story →HealthFoodTammy Duckworth
For Syrian refugee with genetic disorder in suburban Chicago, looming Medicaid cutoff has his parents worriedAs part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," refugees no longer will be eligible after Wednesday for Medicaid, a state-federal program that provides health insurance coverage to low-income households and people with disabilities.Chicago Sun-Times13d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentHR 1medicaid cutoff for refugees
OEMC begins rollout of new 911 dispatch system despite concerns from City Council membersThe new computer-aided dispatch system will operate alongside the older system “in order to maintain and ensure Chicago’s public safety infrastructure,” Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office said on Tuesday.Chicago Sun-Times15d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeBrandon Johnson911 dispatch system rollout
Evanston man, a U.S. citizen, injured in Sunday confrontation with federal immigration agentsAgents later determined the man was not the person they were seeking and he was released. Evanston police are investigating the incidentChicago Sun-Times16d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeice confrontation incident
Northwest Side residents want answers amid reports of ICE agents staging at Chicago police stationAt an Albany Park council meeting Saturday, they called on the Chicago Police Department to “end the collaboration” with federal immigration agents.Chicago Sun-Times25d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeice collaboration controversy
Illinois officials press Trump administration to restore crisis lifeline for LGBTQ+ youthU.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and others are pushing the administration to restore the “Press 3” option on the nation’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which previously provided specialized crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth.Chicago Sun-Times27d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthRaja Krishnamoorthilgbtq lifeline funding dispute
Illinois Dems seek DHS probe of federal agents for excessive force during Midway BlitzThe delegation wants the Homeland Security inspector general to investigate incidents involving 21 named federal agents.Chicago Sun-Times28d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticemidway blitz investigation
Blue Cross Blue Shield lowers payment for therapists, pediatricians under new ‘downcoding’ policyThe insurer’s new system started in July, just as Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law meant to curb the growing trend of health insurance companies automatically reducing fees paid to doctors. But the new law doesn’t go into effect until 2028.Chicago Sun-Times1mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentJB Pritzkerhealth insurance downcoding policy
