Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson considering purchase to bring parking meters back under city control, sources tell ABC7 Chicago

New Stadium Renderings Gary, Indiana

The city of Gary, Indiana, has unveiled renderings for three potential sites for a new Chicago Bears stadium. These sites include the Gary West End Entertainment District, Buffington Harbor, and Miller Beach. Each location offers unique advantages, such as proximity to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, waterfront access, and adjacency to the Indiana Dunes National Park. The city emphasizes the tax certainty and stability these sites provide, which are key factors for the Bears' success. This move is part of Gary's aggressive pursuit to attract the franchise to Indiana.

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This article from 404 Media reveals that Palantir has developed a tool called ELITE for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to identify potential deportation targets. The tool uses a map interface to show potential targets based on various criteria, including addresses received from the Department of Health and Human Services, and provides a 'confidence score' for each address. The article highlights how ELITE has been used in real-life raids, such as in Woodburn, Oregon, and raises concerns about the indiscriminate nature of ICE's actions.

Dark-money groups want a look at the Chicago Teachers Union’s finances.

The Chicago Teachers Union is facing scrutiny from the Trump administration and right-wing groups, with the Department of Labor requesting detailed financial information. The union, which has been vocal against the Trump administration's policies, sees this as an attack. The union has shared its audits with its members and argues that it is more transparent than its accusers.

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