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Washington — Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday, October 1, after Congress failed to reach a deal to approve new funding. Republicans had proposed extending government funding at ...

Communities across the Chicago area are preparing for an increase in immigration enforcement on Saturday. Some 300 federal agents are using North Chicago's Naval Station Great Lakes as the logistical ...