“Chad and I had a love-hate relationship. He had a lot of, you know, opinions,” Katie continued, to laughter from the crowd.
“We did get close enough so I could scream back at him. I loved him.” Le Piano’s Chad Willetts Remembered At Monday Jam
State, Local Police Stand Side-By-Side With Feds, Run Crowd Control At Broadview Protest
Another protester directly screamed into the faces of the Illinois State Police troopers, “you’re helping the fascists! You’re directly helping them!”
Feds Attack Non-Violent Protesters With Flashbangs, Gas, Hundreds of Pepper Balls at Broadview ICE Facility
The Special Response Teams are intended to be DHS’ special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams, conducting high-risk raids and serving high-risk warrants targeting alleged criminals. On Friday, they faced off against college kids with poster boards, Christian pastors, and abuelas trying to deliver medication to detainees.
DHS Vehicle Sighting at Downers Grove Hampton Inn Prompts Protest, Outside Instigators Result In Brief Fight
The lone instigator continuously walked in and out of the crowd, moved into people’s faces, and flexed his torso for no other reason than to provoke a reaction. He exchanged verbal insults with random protesters, but was drowned out by the mass of protesters, who directed chants of “shame” and “racist go home” at him.
Thousands Reject Military Deployment in Chicago at “No Trump, No Troops” Protest
“Remember that you have an obligation to not follow unlawful orders,” the Marine Corps veteran said in a message directly to individual Guard. “Every [service]member has a responsibility to disobey unlawful orders.”
Logan Square Locals Emphasize Community On Labor Day
“Protests are important, but protests won’t do much if they’re not followed up with other types of organization,” said General Strike Illinois’ Abigail, who was part of the horizontally-structured group that organized the Fest.
DHS-Contracted Security Attempt to Bait Protesters at Broadview ICE Staging Facility
“This staging facility was not designed to house detainees for even a night, yet there have been reported and confirmed cases of individuals held in the facility for more than a week,” said Nadiah Alyafai of the Arab American Action Network.
Chicagoans Rally For DC Amid Trump’s Capital Crackdown
"He has threatened...to bring troops , federal troops, to Chicago. For what?"
Crystal’s Chronicles/Chicago VGM Jam @Midlane Esports, Or, JazzRPG
“No one really plays the Legend of Heroes games,” explains Rebone, “so when I get a strong reaction from those songs, it is really awesome! Honestly, most of my jazz gigs never get strong reactions to the tunes I am playing so I was just taking in all the cheers!”
Rush Medical Admonished For Pause On Gender-Affirming Care, Obeying In Advance
Ironically, these series of inequalities and medical ailments – that Rush admits trans people suffer from – are now likelier to affect the minors it is now denying coverage to.
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![[1/2] BROADVIEW, IL, SATURDAY, 1/17/26 – Over 300 protesters braved freezing temps and high winds to hold a rally at the Broadview ICE facility/de facto detention center, hosting speeches by several local organizers and political organizers, followed by a seemingly spontaneous march.](https://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/619408199_17976801074968438_5542077311778625109_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=ajk6bncec4IQ7kNvwGzxbXv&_nc_oc=Adnw9iZhjlJhiYwuxS_GqvQ45dfV7o2j4cPkIBA0sFIkE4GBTgNB7xV5-tPROhBQa2c&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=01ZkvxC4OP-65x3BLKClQg&oh=00_AfobZjRgCgzA6d979t_SbynEBjjc0mgCkzvBG031gl5KOw&oe=6976E185)
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Blue Collar Jazz 