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Organizers said more than 30,000 people marched Saturday to rally against Trump and billionaire CEO Elon Musk.
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Demonstrators packed the streets in cities and towns to rail against government cutbacks, financial turmoil and what they viewed as attacks on democracy.
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Chicago companies and tourist attractions are concerned about a drop in international tourists, as Canadian tour companies drop visits to Chicago and other popular destinations.
An activist at an anti-Trump “Hands Off!” rally Saturday “I am an immigrant, I am undocumented, unafraid, queer and unashamed” — leading jeering critics
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Chalkbeat on MSN‘We’re gonna sue:’ Chicago mayor says Trump threat to cut funding over DEI is ‘unconstitutional’The administration told state education leaders they must certify within 10 days that their schools do not participate in practices the administration deems illegally promote DEI.
I've worked with Prof. Lakier on various projects recently, and have been much impressed with her analyses (as well as by her scholarship more generally).
Chicago-area consumers stock up on groceries as inflation expected to ramp up due to Trump's tariffs
Local consumers are bracing for President Donald Trump's sweeping news tariffs and the price hikes that are expected to come to all industries.
Steel and aluminum are essential for high-rise construction, and are often cheaper to produce in countries like China, Mexico or Canada, one expert said.
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests will be held around the country on Saturday, April 5, including protests in Chicago, dozens of suburbs, and across the state of Illinois.
A Chicago attorney is taking a stand against President Donald Trump's administration's efforts to punish lawyers and law firms who bring lawsuits against him, his administration, or his agenda. Critics claim this goes to the very heart of the justice system: lawyers and law firms threatened with executive orders and government work restrictions