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Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdown — REUTERS / pwu404

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Chicago

Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdown

60% Center coverage: 56 sources

Martinelli Scores 22, Chris Collins Gets 200th Win with Northwestern in 93-53 Win over Jackson State

Big Ten · Evanston

Martinelli Scores 22, Chris Collins Gets 200th Win with Northwestern in 93-53 Win over Jackson State

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Nick Martinelli scored 22 points and grabbed five rebounds as Northwestern took down Jackson State, 93-53 on Saturday. The Wildcats (6-4, 0-2 Big Ten) snapped a...See the Story

Bitnomial Gains CFTC Approval to Launch Prediction Markets

CFTC · Chicago

Bitnomial Gains CFTC Approval to Launch Prediction Markets

100% Center coverage: 10 sources

CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitnomial, Inc. ("Bitnomial"), a U.S. derivatives exchange company, today announced that Bitnomial Clearinghouse, LLC has received CFTC approval to clear fully-collateralized swaps, enabling Bitnomial to offer prediction markets. Bitnomial Clearinghouse will also offer clearing…See the Story

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'Pins on a Map': How Chicago students are tracking ICE raids

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Byline Bancorp (NYSE:BY) to Buyback $2.25 million in Outstanding Shares

Byline Bancorp (NYSE:BY – Get Free Report) declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program on Thursday, December 11th, RTT News reports. The company plans to buyback $2.25 million in shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 0.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback […]Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

1 dead, multiple displaced after Glenwood condo fire: officials

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A fire in Glenwood, Illinois left one person dead at a condo in the 900-block of East 194th Street on Saturday evening, officials said.Glenwood, Illinois · Glenwood Read Article

14-year-old Chicago girl killed in crash near Springfield, officials say

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A multiple-vehicle crash on I-55 today left a Chicago teen dead, officials said. It happened in Sangamon County, near Springfield, Illinois.Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Serving those who served: SBW Hosts Holiday Meal

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Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home continued its longstanding Thanksgiving tradition of serving veterans and their families at Veterans Village in Gary, delivering a warm meal and a message of gratitude as part of its SBW CARES community service initiative. The annual outreach reflects the funeral home’s century-long commitment to supporting Northwest Indiana families and […]Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Ryan Poles Won't Get Bears To Super Bowl Without Reversing Ugly Draft Trend

Ryan Poles has maintained a firm direction as GM of the Chicago Bears. He wasn’t going to be deterred from trying to build his roster the right way. That meant careful moves on the veteran market, coupled with consistent drafting. At last, it feels like things have gone in the right direction after a much-needed coaching change. The Bears are 9-4, clinching their first winning season in seven years, and have a chance to make the playoffs. Howeve…Sports · Chicago Read Article

Dan Aykroyd Imagined Ghostbusters' Slimer As The Spirit Of A Deceased SNL Star

Dan Aykroyd once commented that he thought of the popular Ghostbusters character Slimer as the ghost of his former SNL co-star.Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Palos Park, IL - Power Outage Update: ComEd on Scene, Police Checking Homes

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Christmas comes early for families at annual nonprofit holiday giveaway

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Faithful Meals in Motion, led by Renee Ruffin, hosted its ninth annual toy, coat and food drive at Parker Junior High in Flossmoor, providing gifts, meals and coats to over 600 children.Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Shop with a Cop brings holiday cheer to kids in Chicago’s Southwest suburbs

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In Country Club Hills, Santa made a stop for this year’s Shop with a Cop event. The list was checked twice, and everyone there had clearly been nice.Santa Claus · Chicago Read Article