Mexico takes legal action for ICE killings

Mexico Takes Legal Action for Nationals Killed by ICE

Mexico filed criminal complaints with prosecutors here over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals, including Silverio Villegas González. Immigration officers shot and killed Villegas González in Franklin Park during Operation Midway Blitz. “What we cannot do is stand by as Mexicans die in ICE operations or detention,” said Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum. [Sun-Times]

Is Chicago Losing More Grocery Stores?

Seven grocery stores across the South and West sides could close as early as Saturday if they can’t find new funding. On today’s podcast, we break down the details. We also talk about legal battles surrounding a recently shuttered safety net hospital. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

The Art Institute to Cut Entire Custodial Staff

Chicago’s top art museum plans to cut its entire 25-person custodial staff in August and outsource custodial work to an independent contractor. [Hyperallergic]

• Now, 23 union workers are demanding the Art Institute reverse their decision. [Sun-Times]

Emmett Till Art Exhibit Closing Celebration

“From Memory to Movement: Emmett at 85” closes this weekend at Blanc Gallery in Bronzeville on what would have been Emmett Till’s 85th birthday. There will be a free celebration Saturday evening. Partly inspired by teens from the Till Institute’s Summer Academy, the goal of the exhibit was to “humanize Emmett beyond martyrdom and show him as a boy — a kid from Chicago.” [Block Club]

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