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A vast network of new license plate cameras has exploded across Illinois in recent years—paid for by state grants to fight retail crime. With the federal government clamoring for more information on people’s movements, how worried should we be about leaving our privacy in the hands of Flock Safety?
by Steve Held and Raven Geary Aug 19, 2025
A federal Drug Enforcement Administration agent on a Chicago area task force used Palos Heights Detective Todd Hutchinson’s login credentials to perform unauthorized searches this past January. Group chat screenshots obtained via public records request show the detective and the feds discussing the incident.
Despite official claims to the contrary, federal agents separated families with crowd control support from local police.
Inside immigration court in Chicago, where expedited removal has now hit the “sanctuary city” thousands of miles away from the border.
Investigations into four other traffic stops involving the tactical officers who shot and killed Dexter Reed last year outline more details of their campaign of terror against drivers on the West Side.
Members of the Windy City Active Club include a USPS worker, a recent finance grad from DePaul, and a Polish American tied to other hate groups.
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