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What’s at stake when Trump agency investigates Chicago, suburban schools' accommodations for trans students The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Illinois schools, the Chicago Public Schools and Deerfield School District 109 after politically conservative groups filed complaints.

The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that it was opening an investigation into CPS and Deerfield School District 109 after politically conservative groups filed complaints about trans students being allowed to use locker rooms that line up with who they are.

So what does this mean?

Layoffs still on the table as Sun-Times, WBEZ buyout deadline passes It appears the outlets' parent company hit its savings target — but that may not be enough.

Guild co-chair Nader Issa in @crainschicago.bsky.social today:

"We lost enough people, we don't need to keep cutting our staff. … We've done our part. Now we need Chicago Public Media to do its part by securing more revenue and, if there needs to be cuts, cut non-labor areas in the budget."

To protect public media we need more journalists in our newsroom — not fewer. #ProtectMyPublicMedia

We are losing a lot of talented journalists at the Chicago Sun-Times this month as we undergo a period of buyouts and possible layoffs. And I'm sad to see Ismael Perez leaving at a time when we need #morelatinosinnews -- Someone in Chicago says goodbye
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As Trump eyes mass deportations, historians see parallels to past campaigns to force out immigrants Historians who have studied Chicago's immigrant communities say the conversations around Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations echo calls that sought to drive out immigrants during the 1930s and t...

Ahead of the potential deportations under Trump's second term, I checked in with historians and immigration experts to see how past calls for immigrants to leave the country have played out in Chicago

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Chicago's homelessness surged in 2024, as major U.S. cities bore the brunt of a national trend Even as migrants find permanent housing, the city's problem persists with its lack of adequate affordable options and resources to help, experts say.

As the US saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness last year, Chicago’s total more than tripled.

Chicago estimated 18,836 people experienced homelessness last year compared with 6,139 in 2023, according to the city’s annual tally released last summer.

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City Hall ouster exposes rift in Johnson’s environmental mission Chicago’s point person on air pollution and extreme heat was pushed out, raising questions about the mayor's commitment to neighborhoods choked by pollution.

City Hall ouster of point person on air pollution and extreme heat exposes rift in Mayor Johnson's environmental mission, reports @brettchase.bsky.social chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

As next Trump presidency looms, Chicago groups serving immigrants are bracing for the unexpected Some clinics serving migrants are seeing bigger crowds as people seek help, try to understand their options and prepare for changes to immigration policy and an increase in deportation orders.

In today’s Chicago Sun-Times: As next Trump presidency looms, Chicago groups serving immigrants are bracing for the unexpected chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

We did something interesting today -- we turned replies on Bluesky into the comment section on our site.

Mk.gee, Cleo Sol, MICHELLE, Beyoncé and Kaytranada for me 🎧

Chicago warming centers open amid cold snap Anyone looking to stay warm can visit nearly 180 locations, including the city's six warming centers which will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chicago warming centers open amid cold snap:
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Locations:
-10 S. Kedzie Ave.
-1140 W. 79th St
-4314 S. Cottage Grove
-845 W. Wilson Ave.
-8650 S. Commercial Ave.
-4312 W. North Ave.

A snowy commute to the newsroom this mornin ❄️❤️

Yassa African Restaurant's maafe, a rich stew that's the 'best use of peanut butter since PB&J' Dishin' on the Dish: For 20 years, the family-owned and operated restaurant has brought food lovers near and far seeking the restaurant's hearty portions of Senegalese favorites.

I got the chance to visit one of my long-time favorite restaurants in Chicago and see what happens behind the scenes for this story with @dorothylynn.bsky.social for the @chicago.suntimes.com

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Good morning, angels. 🥱

@katieanthony.bsky.social and I have a new @chicago.suntimes.com Friday morning briefing hitting inboxes now.

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48 hours aboard Amtrak’s new direct train from Chicago to Miami The Sun-Times sent a reporter and photographer on the first run of the Floridian from Chicago to Miami — on one condition. We have to ride the whole way in coach.

This is by far the best thing I've ever written.

Hope you'll give it a read (to make up for the harassment and microwaved food): chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...

Giving this thing a go. 🦋

Here’s a good ol lake sunset from last Friday.