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A federal judge in Chicago today issued a sweeping injunction that puts more permanent restrictions on the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz,” saying top government officials lied in their testimony about threats that protesters posed and that their unlawful behavior on the streets “shows no signs of stopping.”

“I find the government’s evidence to be simply not credible,” U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said in an oral ruling from the bench, describing a litany of incidents over the past month and a half where citizens were tear-gassed “indiscriminately,” beaten and tackled by agents and struck in the face with pepper spray balls.

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Judge orders release of US Border Patrol head Gregory Bovino deposition videos: Watch them here

The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Public Media petitioned U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis to release the recordings, which were filed under seal as part of a lawsuit led by the Chicago Headline Club, a nonprofit journalism advocacy organization, and a consortium of other media groups. The journalism organizations allege federal immigration enforcement officials have systematically violated the constitutional rights of protesters and reporters during Trump’s mass deportation mission, which began in early September and shows no sign of slowing down.

More top news stories:

• What to know about immigration enforcement raids in Chicago after 3 months
• Oak Park officials take steps ‘protect our immigrant neighbors’ amid federal enforcement blitz

Airports in Chicago and other major US hubs are among 40 targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts

Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are among 40 of the busiest across the U.S. where flights will be cut starting tomorrow due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the airlines.

More top business stories:

• Naperville commission vote on data center delayed again after residents pack meeting
• Lincoln Park 3-bedroom home with terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows: $4.25M

Chicago Cubs re-sign pitcher Colin Rea to a 1-year deal and decline a mutual option on Justin Turner

One of the Chicago Cubs’ most reliable pitchers is coming back for the 2026 season.

More top sports stories:

• Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald says he’s talking to schools about a job and feels ‘fully vindicated’
• IHSA state football playoffs: Second-round pairings for games this weekend
• Big Ten football this weekend: No. 9 Oregon puts its 10-game road win streak on the line at No. 20 Iowa
• Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland, 24, found dead after evading officers, police say

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who’s getting in, and who’s honoring them?

Chappell Roan will induct Cyndi Lauper, Donald Glover will induct Outkast and Elton John will perform a tribute to the late Brian Wilson at Saturday’s induction ceremony for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:

• Review: ‘Nuremberg’ stars a formidable Russell Crowe and is worth watching despite missteps
• Starbucks’ union workers plan strike beginning on Red Cup Day unless company agrees to a contract

What is TrumpRx? White House unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

President Donald Trump unveiled a deal today with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.

More top stories from around the world:

• Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
• DC National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital ordered by Trump is extended to Feb. 28