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Gotham Gaming, a nonprofit founded by Clementina Salucci and Jonny Saldana, aims to create an inclusive gaming community in Chicago. The organization seeks to break down barriers for marginalized groups and will host social events, including a launch party on October 10, 2025.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker humorously appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to counter President Trump's negative portrayal of Chicago. Dressed as a war-zone reporter, Pritzker mocked Trump's claims, stating, “there is no hellscape I’d rather be in.” He has consistently opposed Trump's proposal to send National Guard troops to the city.
Ricardo Camacho, a bilingual psychologist and Loyola professor, leads Salud, a group aimed at normalizing mental health care among Chicago's Latino and immigrant communities. Amidst heightened immigration enforcement, Camacho emphasizes the importance of community-focused mental health initiatives, noting that one in five Latinos experiences mental illness, yet only 36 percent receive care.
Oriana Kruszewski, an immigrant farmer in Skokie, Illinois, has cultivated Asian pears for nearly 30 years and expanded her business to include unusual fruits. A short documentary titled “Oriana’s Orchard” will premiere on Monday, showcasing her passion for farming and the community she has built around her produce. Tickets for the screening include a dinner featuring her fruits.
A fire in a West Ridge apartment building early Thursday resulted in three fatalities and three injuries. The cause remains under investigation, with authorities considering smoking as a possible factor. Residents remain evacuated due to unsafe conditions in the building.
The Argentina versus Puerto Rico soccer match has been relocated from Chicago to Florida due to low ticket sales. The shift follows heightened immigration enforcement in Chicago, which has stirred community unrest and concerns about safety at public events.
Chicago will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with multiple events honoring Native cultures on October 9. Activities include dance performances at Dvorak Park, educational programs at The Field Museum, and poetry readings at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. These events aim to recognize and honor the city's Indigenous roots.
A federal judge ruled that federal agents cannot use riot control weapons like tear gas and pepper spray against journalists and peaceful protesters in Chicago. The ruling follows a lawsuit from Block Club Chicago and others, triggered by incidents involving federal agents targeting journalists during protests outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis emphasized the protection of First Amendment rights for the press and public.
Texas National Guard troops began patrols outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Chicago, following protests against immigration enforcement. Local leaders, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, opposed the deployment, which the state has challenged in court as unlawful. Federal authorities have also arranged for National Guard support outside the Dirksen federal courthouse amid ongoing tensions surrounding immigration operations.
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against the mobilization of National Guard troops in Illinois, stating the federal government failed to demonstrate a need for their presence. U.S. District Judge April Perry found no evidence of rebellion and criticized the credibility of the federal government's assessments. The order will remain effective for 14 days.