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Evidence Shows Feds Lied To Justify Shooting Marimar Martinez, Lawyer Says
by Melody Mercado on February 11, 2026
Body camera footage shows Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum yanking his steering wheel toward Marimar Martinez's car, hitting her, before getting out of his car and shooting her.
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Facebook Removed Chicago’s Most Popular ICE Sighting Page. Now, Its Founder Is Suing
by Mack Liederman on February 11, 2026
The lawsuit claims top Trump officials pressured Facebook into removing the page, which attracted more than 80,000 members before being removed "without notice" in October 2025.
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Beverly Mom Celebrates 1,500-Day Running Streak
by Jim Lynch on February 11, 2026
Jamie Campbell set out to celebrate her 40th birthday four years ago with a run. She turned a goal of running 40 consecutive days into a lifestyle.
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Ratboys Support Chicago Immigrant Groups With Beat Kitchen Benefit Show
by Jack Riedy on February 11, 2026
The band kicks off a national tour this month in support of their new album "Singin’ to an Empty Chair" before returning in April for a show at the Vic Theatre.
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Derrick Rose Will Partner On 1901 Project, $7 Billion Development Near United Center
by Michael Liptrot on February 11, 2026
Details or Rose's involvement in the project have not been released, but the former NBA star is taking real estate classes offered by the 1901 Project as he looks to get into development in his retirement.
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Grammy-Nominated Mariachi Herencia De México Returns To Thalia Hall Sunday
by Francia Garcia Hernandez on February 11, 2026
The mariachi band will also play next month at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square as part of the band's "La Nueva Generación" tour.
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Where To Get Paczki In Chicago For Fat Tuesday 2026
by Lisa Futterman on February 11, 2026
Fat Tuesday is Feb. 17 and some Chicago-area bakeries are taking preorders now. Here's where to find the decadent Polish doughnut in the city and suburbs.
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West Town’s Bar Bambi Opens Saturday, Offering Cocktails And Snacks In Sleek Decor
by Quinn Myers on February 11, 2026
Veteran Chicago bartender Katie Renshaw is launching her first standalone bar on Chicago Avenue, where she'll showcase her passion for using experimental and scientific techniques to amplify cocktails.
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Neighbors Raise Parking, Density Concerns About Proposed Clybourn Apartment Project
by Patrick Filbin on February 11, 2026
Residents say limited parking and added density could strain nearby residential streets.
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Buddy Guy Celebrates 90th Birthday With North American Summer Tour
by Leen Yassine on February 11, 2026
Fresh off his Grammy win, the Chicago blues pioneer is taking his music on the road for his birthday this July. Tickets go on sale Friday.






