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The Linux Foundation has announced that early bird registration pricing for the HPSF Conference concludes at 11:59 PM CST today. Attendees can save $100 by registering before the deadline for the event scheduled in Chicago from March 16 to 20.

January 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Tesla is conducting tests of its Cybercab vehicle in Chicago amid extremely cold weather. Temperatures have dropped to 8°F, feeling like -2°F with wind chill, making it colder than in Anchorage, Alaska. The Cybercab features B-pillar camera washers, unlike the new Model Y robotaxis in Austin.

Federal immigration agents came under reported gunfire Saturday during an operation in Chicago’s Little Village, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Police said no one was struck, and the suspect, described as a man driving a black Jeep, fled as officers moved in to clear the scene.

November 10, 2025 Reported by AI Fact checked

Federal officials say a man in a black Jeep opened fire on U.S. Border Patrol agents during immigration enforcement operations in Chicago’s Little Village on Saturday; no injuries were reported and the suspect remained at large as of Monday.

President Donald Trump has deployed National Guard troops, including units from Texas, to Chicago to protect federal facilities during immigration enforcement operations. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson filed a lawsuit on Monday to block the move, calling it an unconstitutional invasion. The deployment follows tense protests and clashes with federal agents, drawing sharp rebukes from state Democrats.

October 07, 2025 Reported by AI

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Monday creating 'ICE-free zones' to prevent federal immigration agents from using city property for raids. The move responds to the Trump administration's 'Operation Midway Blitz,' which has led to over 1,000 arrests in Illinois. Tensions have escalated with reports of violence against federal agents.