Illinois Democrats in Congress have signed a letter asking the federal government to end what it's calling "dangerous and reckless immigration operations" in the state. New video obtained by the Sun-Times is raising questions about the narrative put forth by the Department of Homeland Security after the September 12th shooting death of Silverio Villegas González in Franklin Park. The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued new guidance expanding COVID-19 vaccine access ahead of the fall respiratory virus season.

Plus, Chicago artist Theaster Gates has exhibited work all over the world but it has taken him nearly two decades to get his first solo museum show in his hometown. WBEZ contributor Ben Austen paid a visit to Gates as he prepares for his show opening at the University of Chicago’s Smart Museum.