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Immigration enforcement hits Chicago
January 27, 2025
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What's CITY Talking About?
In Immigration News…
Trump administration officials were in Chicago Sunday as federal agents made immigration arrests in the city. The operations came after reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a South Side elementary school Friday turned out to be Secret Service agents investigating an unrelated matter. [WGN, WTTW]
- This marks the start of another chaotic week after President Donald Trump made promises to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Everyone I talked to says that within six months of [Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard] taking office, they knew it was the wrong decision.
What the Hell is Happening in Dolton?
Mayor Tiffany Henyard — who’s also the Thornton Township supervisor — has been accused of mismanaging public funds and retaliating against political opponents. The acrimony has prompted multiple investigations, a failed recall effort, and all but halted progress in village meetings. Ahead of the upcoming south suburban election, here’s what to know about the wildest local political story right now. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Highest Norovirus Spike in Years
More than 110 outbreaks of the stomach bug have been reported this winter, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. That’s significantly higher than reported outbreaks in the last six winters. [Sun-Times]
Tax Relief for Illinoisans Affected by Cali Fires
Illinoisans with a home or business affected by the recent wildfires in southern California can now file Illinois taxes and make payments by Oct. 15 instead of April 15. [My Stateline]
Will ‘Devil in the White City’ Movie Finally Be Made?
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese could soon bring Erik Larson’s bestselling book about the murders during the 1893 World’s Fair to the big screen. There have been several attempts at an adaptation for the screen — including a Hulu mini-series that never happened. [Deadline]

What To Do
Monday, Jan. 27
- 🧘 Gentle Movement Class for Adults | 2–3 p.m. | Free | Hegewisch
- 🍷 Oliver’s Wine Dinner (21+) | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | $105 | South Loop
- 💟 Book Club | 6–8:30 p.m.| RSVP recommended | Wrigleyville
Tuesday, Jan. 28
- 🇺🇸 Citizenship Exam Classes | 10–11:30 a.m. | Free | Portage Park
- 🍞 Sourdough Club | 6–7:30 p.m. | Free | Albany Park
- 📺 “Schitt’s Creek” Trivia | 7:30 p.m. | Free | Orland Park
- 🎙️ Open Mic (18+) | 8 p.m. | $12 | Hyde Park
And a little bit of personal news from me: It’s my last week penning Hey Chicago 😓 I’ll get sappy later, but if you love this city and newsletter as much as I do, consider applying for my job!
—Sidney Madden
Correction: Author Jason Berry’s name was misspelled in Thursday’s newsletter.
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