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Chicago Is Failing To Help Residents Who Do Not Speak English: Watchdog

The city is not following a law designed to help non-English speakers access services, an audit found.

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City Will Offer IDs To Immigrants, Homeless, Ex-Felons Despite Criticism

Ald. Anthony Beale (9th Ward) said the effort was a "bad idea" and a waste of money.

Effort To Offer City IDs To Immigrants, Homeless, Ex-Felons Advances

However, 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale said the effort was a "waste of time and effort."

Rahm Offers City IDs To Bring Immigrants, Homeless Out Of The 'Shadows'

The program's "highest priority" will be to protect undocumented immigrants, the city clerk said.

Rahm Needs To Toughen Chicago's Protection For Immigrants, Activists Say

The president has vowed to yank funds from cities who don't cooperate with immigration agents.

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Rahm Says Chicago Will Remain Sanctuary City Despite Trump's Order

President moves to take U.S. funds from cities that protect undocumented immigrants, Chicago included.

City To Spend $1.3M To Defend Immigrants, But Aldermen Clash Over Plan

Two Northwest Side aldermen and one Southwest Side alderman voted against the effort.

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Mayor Pledges $1 Million To Defend Immigrants From Deportation

The money will be used to increase the legal services for immigrants by 50 percent, the mayor said.

Chicago A 'Sanctuary' For Immigrants Despite Trump's Win, Rahm Says

City operators will get "special instructions" to help those concerned about their status, Emanuel said.

Chicago Should Be 'Sanctuary City' For Syrian Refugees: Rahm, Aldermen

Refugees are vetted "far more thoroughly than American gun owners," Ald. Ed Burke said.

Aldermen Lead New Effort to Make Chicago 'Most Immigrant-Friendly City'

The Immigration Working Group proposed six reforms, including a city ID for undocumented immigrants.

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Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.