Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A car crash involving federal immigration agents late this morning in Chicago’s East Side neighborhood led to agents deploying tear gas after a large crowd gathered in protest of the agents. O’Hare and Midway International have joined a growing list of airports across the country that are refusing to play a Department of Homeland Security video. The Promontory, a South Side music venue and event space, is closing after New Year’s Eve. Plus, take a listen to what you can expect from a supersized music festival with a funny name that’s unfolding all month long in Chicago: The Ear Taxi Festival is running now through November 2 and features 40 concerts, 20 venues and 400 musicians.