Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam
Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Chicago Undocumented Immigrants Fear Mass Deportations Under Trump
Following Donald Trump's election win, fears of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area have intensified, prompting families to make contingency plans as officials prepare to target over 300 individuals with serious criminal histories starting Monday.
Chicago Undocumented Immigrants Fear Mass Deportations Under Trump
Following Donald Trump's election win, fears of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area have intensified, prompting families to make contingency plans as officials prepare to target over 300 individuals with serious criminal histories starting Monday.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Fear and Economic Decline Grip Chicago's Latino Community Amidst Anti-Immigrant Policies
Anxieties surrounding potential mass deportations and anti-immigrant policies under the Trump administration are causing a significant economic decline in Chicago's "La Villita" discount mall, impacting the Mexican community, which has seen sales plummet and widespread fear among undocumented worker...
Fear and Economic Decline Grip Chicago's Latino Community Amidst Anti-Immigrant Policies
Anxieties surrounding potential mass deportations and anti-immigrant policies under the Trump administration are causing a significant economic decline in Chicago's "La Villita" discount mall, impacting the Mexican community, which has seen sales plummet and widespread fear among undocumented worker...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Launch Major Immigration Raid in Chicago
The Trump administration plans a week-long immigration raid in Chicago starting January 21, 2025, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records and anyone present during arrests, reflecting a major shift in immigration enforcement policy.
Trump Administration to Launch Major Immigration Raid in Chicago
The Trump administration plans a week-long immigration raid in Chicago starting January 21, 2025, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records and anyone present during arrests, reflecting a major shift in immigration enforcement policy.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Chicago Police Detective Fatally Shot Responding to Call
Chicago Police Detective Allan Reddins, 40, was fatally shot on Black Friday outside the Oak Park Public Library by Jerrell Thomas, 37, who is now charged with 56 felonies including first-degree murder, after a confrontation captured on bodycam footage.
Chicago Police Detective Fatally Shot Responding to Call
Chicago Police Detective Allan Reddins, 40, was fatally shot on Black Friday outside the Oak Park Public Library by Jerrell Thomas, 37, who is now charged with 56 felonies including first-degree murder, after a confrontation captured on bodycam footage.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Chicago Jury Awards $79.85 Million in Police Chase Crash Case
A Chicago jury awarded $79.85 million to the family of Da'Karia Spicer, a 10-year-old girl killed in a 2020 car crash caused by a police chase; the city admitted fault, but insurers refused to settle before trial.
Chicago Jury Awards $79.85 Million in Police Chase Crash Case
A Chicago jury awarded $79.85 million to the family of Da'Karia Spicer, a 10-year-old girl killed in a 2020 car crash caused by a police chase; the city admitted fault, but insurers refused to settle before trial.
Progress
48% Bias Score
US Immigration Raids to Begin in Chicago Amidst Local Opposition
A planned US immigration operation will begin in Chicago, targeting undocumented immigrants, with the Chicago Police Department refusing to participate, prompting speculation about the National Guard's involvement; the operation's focus is on those with prior offenses or who entered illegally via th...
US Immigration Raids to Begin in Chicago Amidst Local Opposition
A planned US immigration operation will begin in Chicago, targeting undocumented immigrants, with the Chicago Police Department refusing to participate, prompting speculation about the National Guard's involvement; the operation's focus is on those with prior offenses or who entered illegally via th...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's Border Czar Threatens Mass Deportations in Chicago
President-elect Trump's incoming border czar threatened Chicago with mass deportations, prompting fear among some residents and protective measures from churches and local government while others welcome the crackdown; a planned ICE operation was postponed due to leaks but the potential for conflict...
Trump's Border Czar Threatens Mass Deportations in Chicago
President-elect Trump's incoming border czar threatened Chicago with mass deportations, prompting fear among some residents and protective measures from churches and local government while others welcome the crackdown; a planned ICE operation was postponed due to leaks but the potential for conflict...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Reconsiders Immigration Raids After Leak
Leaked plans for large-scale ICE immigration raids in Chicago and New York City, scheduled for Tuesday following President-elect Trump's inauguration, have been temporarily suspended due to safety concerns after the information was leaked to the media; the administration is now reviewing its next st...
Trump Administration Reconsiders Immigration Raids After Leak
Leaked plans for large-scale ICE immigration raids in Chicago and New York City, scheduled for Tuesday following President-elect Trump's inauguration, have been temporarily suspended due to safety concerns after the information was leaked to the media; the administration is now reviewing its next st...
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52% Bias Score
Chicago Council Rejects ICE Cooperation Amendment
The Chicago City Council rejected an amendment that would have allowed local police to help ICE detain migrants with criminal records, upholding the city's sanctuary status despite threats of legal action from the incoming Trump administration and criticism from some residents.
Chicago Council Rejects ICE Cooperation Amendment
The Chicago City Council rejected an amendment that would have allowed local police to help ICE detain migrants with criminal records, upholding the city's sanctuary status despite threats of legal action from the incoming Trump administration and criticism from some residents.
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56% Bias Score
Chicago Democrat to cooperate with Trump on deportations
Chicago community activist and Democrat Andre Smith supports cooperation with incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan to deport illegal immigrants, contrasting with Mayor Johnson's stance and highlighting the national debate on immigration policy and the $575 million allocated to migrants in Chicago.
Chicago Democrat to cooperate with Trump on deportations
Chicago community activist and Democrat Andre Smith supports cooperation with incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan to deport illegal immigrants, contrasting with Mayor Johnson's stance and highlighting the national debate on immigration policy and the $575 million allocated to migrants in Chicago.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Homan Vows Mass Deportations in Chicago, Defying Democratic Resistance
Incoming border czar Tom Homan plans mass deportations in Chicago, prioritizing public safety threats; Rep. Delia Ramirez vowed resistance, citing 18 U.S. Code § 111 and 8 U.S. Code § 1324.
Homan Vows Mass Deportations in Chicago, Defying Democratic Resistance
Incoming border czar Tom Homan plans mass deportations in Chicago, prioritizing public safety threats; Rep. Delia Ramirez vowed resistance, citing 18 U.S. Code § 111 and 8 U.S. Code § 1324.
Progress
52% Bias Score