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The debate over Alameda County’s investment policies has been raging since December, when Alameda County Treasurer Henry Levy sold the county’s holdings in Caterpillar Inc. as the company faced accusations of supporting illegal Israeli settlements amid the political firestorm over …

By KOSTYA MANENKOV, REGINA GARCIA CANO and GEIR MOULSON, Associated Press OSLO, Norway  — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid …

Speaking to a crowd gathered Thursday in “Little Palestine,” Deanna Othman said she was cautiously welcoming the ceasefire agreement that could end the deadly two-year war in Gaza but remained skeptical that Israel will follow through with its promises. “President …

The outer concourse of the upper deck at Wrigley Field provided a perfect view Wednesday of Gallagher Way as it suddenly, unexpectedly turned into an outdoor rave. One minute, baseball fans were hanging out in anticipation of Game 3 of …

BOSTON — Whenever Blackhawks rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov looks a little lost, coach Jeff Blashill puts it into context by imagining his 19-year-old son in a comparable position. “[He] goes to college at Ole Miss. If we throw him into …

Business and political leaders at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual conference on Thursday called for support and solidarity, as the federal government continues its aggressive deportation campaign in Chicago that targets Latino communities. More than 3,000 attendees were …

NEW YORK — Angel Reese is getting a pair of wings. The Sky star announced on Instagram that she will be walking in the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15. It will be the first time a professional …

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged labor union leaders from Chicago on Thursday to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks, weighing in as the Trump administration crackdown on immigrants intensifies in the pontiff’s hometown. “While recognizing …

The Cubs and Brewers are set to face off at 8:08 p.m. CT Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field. The game will air on TBS. For the second time this postseason, the Cubs …

Federal agents violated the constitutional rights of peaceful protesters and journalists covering demonstrations against ongoing immigration enforcement in recent weeks through their deployment of chemical irritants and rubber pellets, a federal judge ruled Thursday. The temporary ruling issued by U.S. …

The main entrance of the CTA Blue Line’s Racine station is set to reopen Friday, but it will be followed by the closure of the station’s Loomis Street entrance. The CTA says the Loomis entrance, which is heavily used by …