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10/09/2025

History's first American pope called for imprisoned journalists to be released and said the work of journalists must never be considered a crime. Rather, journalism is a right and a pillar upholding "the edifice of our societies" that must be protected and defended, he said.

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.

10/09/2025

A judge will rule on a lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago seeking to prevent the National Guard from being deployed by the federal government over their objections.

10/09/2025

A fire this week damaged the popular Dear Margaret restaurant in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. No one was injured in the fire, but the entire restaurant sustained water damage and extensive smoke damage.

No one was injured in the fire, which the Dear Margaret team described as "localized," but the entire restaurant sustained water damage and extensive smoke damage.

10/09/2025

Police said the cause of the deadly fire in West Ridge is under investigation.

Police said the cause of the deadly fire in West Ridge is under investigation.

10/09/2025

No one was injured in the fire, which the Dear Margaret team described as "localized," but the entire restaurant sustained water damage and extensive smoke damage.

10/09/2025

National Guard troops arrived overnight at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, the village announced Thursday morning. A village spokesperson confirmed that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.

A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.

10/09/2025

The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

10/09/2025

Police said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Police said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

10/09/2025

A truly monumental piece of art, 100 feet long and comprised of 21 panels, is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.

10/09/2025

A friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico that was going to be hosted at Soldier Field has been moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE operations, AP sources said.

10/09/2025

A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.

10/09/2025

Soldier Field said the decision to move the match was due to low ticket sales in Chicago. However, an executive for the Argentine Football Association said it's due to the detainments and the arrival of the National Guard.

Soldier Field said the decision to move the match, which was promoted across the Chicagoland area for months, was due to low ticket sales in Chicago. However, an executive for the Argentine Football Association said it's due to the detainments and the arrival of the National Guard.