Chicago Tribune

One year after Operation Midway Blitz, the federal immigration enforcement operation in the Chicago area, the Chicago Tribune reports that holding federal agents accountable for their conduct during arrests and raids remains an unresolved challenge. The anniversary has renewed attention on oversight mechanisms, complaints about agent behavior, and the lack of clear channels for residents to seek redress.

A measles outbreak in Illinois has expanded to 16 confirmed cases, according to the Chicago Tribune. Health officials are tracking the spread and working to identify people who may have been exposed, as vaccination gaps allow the highly contagious virus to circulate. The growing case count has raised concern about further transmission in the region.

The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has released its endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election. The board's picks offer voters a guide to the races it considers most consequential and signal the paper's positions ahead of the campaign season. Readers across Illinois are weighing the recommendations against their own views as the election cycle takes shape.