Illinois Democrats Demand End to Immigration Operations

Illinois Democrats asked the federal government to end what they called “dangerous and reckless” immigration operations in the state after new video raised questions about the Department of Homeland Security’s account of the Sept. 12 shooting death of Silverio Villegas González in Franklin Park. The Illinois Department of Public Health issued guidance expanding COVID‑19 vaccine access ahead of the fall respiratory virus season. Chicago artist Theaster Gates is preparing his first solo museum show in his hometown at the University of Chicago’s Smart Museum after exhibiting worldwide for nearly two decades. In Mississippi, Vicksburg Catholic School will hold a Halloween‑themed Spooky Sprint 5K and carnival on Oct. 3 — including virtual options and a haunted house — and the 37th Annual Over the River Run is set for Oct. 11, both open for registration with posted entry fees. Business outlets are previewing next week’s market and finance stories, with CNBC’s “The Look Ahead” and RTÉ Radio 1 among outlets highlighting upcoming coverage and routine publishing practices.