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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 1h

Please keep in mind this is a developing story. We're working on updating with more info as we get it.

The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 1h

NEW — For the second time in less than a week, militarized federal agents deployed tear gas in a Chicago residential area.

Members of the media, Chicago police officers on the scene for crowd control, and the broader nearby community were also exposed to the tear gas.

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Federal agents gas Chicago’s East Side • The TRiiBE

For the second time in less than a week, militarized federal agents deployed tear gas in Chicago residential neighborhoods.

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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 5h

David Black, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, in a photo by Ashlee Rezin of the @chicago.suntimes.com

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 2h

NEWS: WGN-TV producer hires attorney to ‘pursue all legal actions’ after ICE detention. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/14/w...

WGN-TV producer hires attorney to ‘pursue all legal actions’ after ICE detention

Debbie Brockman and her legal team “adamantly deny” allegations that she assaulted federal officers during an immigration enforcement action.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2h

Per SE Rapid Response, feds took at least nine people from their neighborhood so far today: instagram.com/p/DPzKRhNieBF/

serapidresponse on Instagram: "Federal agents have been seen moving throughout the East Side this morning and early afternoon. If you must be outside, stay calm, …"

Federal agents have been seen moving throughout the East Side this morning and early afternoon. If you must be outside, stay calm, avoid confrontation, and record any activity safely from a distance. We are urging everyone to stay away from the scene occurring at 105th & Ave N, for everyone’s safetyDo not open doors to unknown individuals claiming to be law enforcement without a warrant signed by a judge. Report any confirmed ICE or federal activity to the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693. Remember: You have rights. Stay silent. Ask to speak to a lawyer.~Agentes federales han sido vistos movilizándose por el East Side esta mañana y temprano en la tarde. Si necesitas salir, mantén la calma, evita cualquier confrontación y graba cualquier actividad de manera segura desde una distancia. Pedimos a todas las personas mantenerse alejadas del área de 105th y Ave N por la seguridad de todos.No abras la puerta a personas desconocidas que digan ser agentes de la ley sin una orden firmada por un juez. Reporta cualquier actividad confirmada de ICE o de agentes federales a la Red de Apoyo Familiar (Family Support Network) al 855-435-7693. Recuerda: Tienes derechos. Permanece en silencio. Pide hablar con un abogado.

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 2h

video shared to social media shows dozens of masked border patrol agents facing protesters for roughly an hour before they ultimately used chemical munitions to disperse the crowd.

alder peter chico was spotted on the scene.

dozens of border patrol agents stand in a residential intersection. most are wearing dark green uniforms with long sleeves and pants. some are wearing camouflage. most have helmets and are wearing gas masks.

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 2h

federal agents appear to have left the immediate area, according to a wgn live feed.

shortly before border patrol deployed tear gas, chicago police had stepped in to separated the masked federal agents from community members. like before, it appears they were also tear-gassed.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3h

Developing: per photographer Matthew Kaplan and others on scene, neighbors are currently facing dozens of Border Patrol agents on the east side. Feds have been all over the area, some kidnappings confirmed. Saw one gas canister deployed on FB live earlier.

Militarized federal agents in street at 105th and N

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 2h

masked federal agents used multiple canisters of tear gas + other chemical munitions on a crowd of residents in chicago's southeast side around 12:40 p.m.

neighbors had gathered on a residential intersection following a morning during which dozens of border patrol agents terrorized the community.

tear gas billows from canisters in a residential intersection, at 105th street and south avenue north, on chicago's southeast side.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3h

It now appears the federal agents have left the intersection, after deploying more gas into the crowd. Still working to sort more details.

Feels almost trite at this point to bring up the federal court's restraining order, which included language meant to rein in agents' use of chemical weapons.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3h

A confrontation between community members and militarized federal agents appears to be unfolding on Chicago's southeast side, near the intersection of E. 105th St and S. Ave. N.

Details still emerging. From what I've seen federal agents have deployed at least one can of some kind of gas.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3h

Developing: per photographer Matthew Kaplan and others on scene, neighbors are currently facing dozens of Border Patrol agents on the east side. Feds have been all over the area, some kidnappings confirmed. Saw one gas canister deployed on FB live earlier.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3h

A confrontation between community members and militarized federal agents appears to be unfolding on Chicago's southeast side, near the intersection of E. 105th St and S. Ave. N.

Details still emerging. From what I've seen federal agents have deployed at least one can of some kind of gas.

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 5h

NEW: The People’s Law Office is representing Debbie Brockman, the WGN producer who was detained by feds.

“Ms. Brockman and her legal team adamantly deny any allegation that she assaulted anyone. Rather, Ms. Brockman was the one who was violently assaulted by federal agents on her way to work.”

Statement on Behalf of Debbie Brockman, WGN
Employee Assaulted by Federal Agents

Debbie Brockman, the WGN employee who was physically attacked and arrested in Chicago, Illinois by federal agents on October 10, 2025, would like to provide the following information to clarify any misunderstandings or misrepresentations that have been previously reported.

First off, Ms. Brockman wishes to clarify that at the time of this incident she was not acting in any professional capacity as an employee of WGN. During the morning hours this past Friday, Ms. Brockman was walking to the bus stop as part of her morning commute when she was attacked by Border Patrol agents.
Ms. Brockman, who is a U.S. citizen born in this country, was violently detained on Foster Avenue, on the north side of Chicago. As this occurred, individuals on the street began recording the incident and asked Ms. Brockman her name. In addition to providing her name, Ms. Brockman stated that she worked for WGN. She added this information because she hoped someone would notify her employer so her coworkers would know that she would not be arriving at work that day.
Ms. Brockman was detained and held in federal custody for approximately 7 hours before being released. She has not been charged with any crimes and she intends to pursue all legal avenues available to her to vindicate her rights and hold the federal authorities accountable for their actions.
Ms. Brockman is being represented by attorneys from the People’s Law Office in Chicago. Ms. Brockman and her legal team adamantly deny any allegation that she assaulted anyone. Rather, Ms. Brockman was the one who was violently assaulted by federal agents on her way to work. Ms. Brockman feared for her life multiple times throughout this terrifying experience.
“This incident should be alarming and horrifying to every single person in this country,” said Brad Thomson, one of Ms. Brockman’s attorneys at People’s Law Office. “If armed, masked, federal agents are sn…

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Robert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 6h

"Everyday Chicagoans are proving that they’re the first line of defense against this extraordinary federal incursion into this city," Edward McClelland writes for @chicagomag.com: www.chicagomag.com/news/chicago...

Chicago Is Organizing for All

Everyday Chicagoans are proving to be the first line of defense against the federal incursion into their city.

www.chicagomag.com

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 6h

Statement from AG Pam Bondi:

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 6h

NEW — Shortly after filing formal complaints with city and state oversight agencies alleging misuse of public funds and other misconduct by leadership at the DuSable Museum, its former vice president of education and programs says she was terminated on Oct. 3.

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Former DuSable Museum employee alleges ‘retaliatory termination’ after filing complaints of misconduct by leadership • The TRiiBE

Dr. Kim Dulaney says she was fired from the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Oct. 3 after alleging misconduct and fund misuse by museum leadership.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 6h

Meanwhile, U.S. District Judge Manish Shah has denied release pending appeal to longtime Madigan ally Michael McClain and ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, concluding that "further delay of the punishment is not warranted."

They are also due to report to prison in the coming weeks.

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Aaron Cynic @aaroncynic.bsky.social · 5h

The absence of street vendors (and really, just...people) in my neighborhood is so haunting I don't really have words for it.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 17h

Thinking about how much of their violence has been normalized already, how scenes that caused shockwaves 6 weeks ago are now part of the rhythm of daily life. Watched a TikTok from a daughter who has to do her parents' laundry & get their groceries because they're in hiding. This is just it now

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Dan Mihalopoulos @dmihalopoulos.bsky.social · 18h

Foreign student enrollment:

IIT 51%
UChicago 31%
Art Institute of Chicago 31%
U of I 22%
Northwestern 21%

Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · 1d

Trump caps international student enrollment at top US universities, limits set at 15%

www.businesstoday.in/nri/study/st...

Trump caps international student enrollment at top US universities, limits set at 15% - BusinessToday

This move is part of a broader policy aimed at regulating academic admissions and funding, and it is set to have significant repercussions for colleges and universities across the United States.

www.businesstoday.in

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 6h

We're told at least one person was arrested—and later released with a citation for disorderly—by Broadview police for simply being on the Maywood side of 25th at Harvard St outside the ICE facility this morning.

They were documenting agents coming and going as electeds have told people to do.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 15h

DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids San Fernando Valley Kidnapping At Least 20 People and More 🧵 2 parts

If you appreciate reporting like this, please consider becoming a member of L.A. TACO, buying some merch, or dropping a dime in our fundraiser so we can continue to bring you this vital information.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 17h

Thinking about how much of their violence has been normalized already, how scenes that caused shockwaves 6 weeks ago are now part of the rhythm of daily life. Watched a TikTok from a daughter who has to do her parents' laundry & get their groceries because they're in hiding. This is just it now

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CNN @cnn.com · 18h

Some US airports are refusing to play a video of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown. https://cnn.it/3W3PwlG

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Dan Mihalopoulos @dmihalopoulos.bsky.social · 18h

This version is confirmed, by Hoffman Estates police, puncturing the official DHS statement.

At this point, there is a statement from DHS re 🧊 activities in the Chicago area that’s refuted in similar fashion on nearly a daily basis at a minimum over the past week

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 20h

Despite what some, including at DHS, are claiming, this video isn’t from a year ago in Chicago. It was Friday in Hoffman Estates, in my district, a street I’ve walked myself. It appears to show a child being violently detained by ICE. It’s real, and I’m demanding accountability.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 18h

The “rushed” deal was handed to a firm with “no track record” as a federal contractor, a rival’s lawsuit alleges.

How a new firm with DHS ties won a $915 million contract to help immigrants "self-deport"

The “rushed” deal was handed to a firm with “no track record” as a federal contractor, a rival's lawsuit alleges.

www.motherjones.com

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 20h

The UN says aid agencies in Gaza are ready to help deliver a surge of humanitarian supplies, food, and medicine into the famine-stricken territory devastated by Israel’s blockade and relentless bombardment.

🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: aje.io/615d9v

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 20h

Starting Feb. 1, a $2.25 bus ride will cost $2.50. Train rides will increase from $2.50 to $2.75.
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CTA proposes 25-cent fare hike as potential service cuts draw closer

Starting Feb. 1, a $2.25 bus ride will cost $2.50. Train rides will increase from $2.50 to $2.75. The increases will happen regardless of what happens in Springfield this month as lawmakers seek to address a massive budget gap, according to CTA's new budget recommendations.

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