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An employee of WGN-TV, Debbie Brockman, was detained by ICE agents in Lincoln Square but was released without charges after allegedly throwing objects at a Border Patrol vehicle, with witness accounts differing on her involvement. The incident drew community concern and was recorded by witnesses, with WGN-TV stating she was released and offering no further comment to respect her privacy.
A "quick-hitting, nasty" snowstorm is expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow to the Chicago area by early Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, moving in from Wisconsin, is already causing heavy snowfall at O'Hare Airport and the Far North Side, with strong winds accompanying the snow. The storm is expected to transition to rain by 1 p.m. as temperatures rise. This marks a shift from the unusually mild November weather, with colder temperatures now settling in.
Several businesses in the North Center and Lincoln Square neighborhoods of Chicago were burglarized in the early hours of November 7, 2023. The burglars smashed windows and glass doors of at least six businesses, including Wild Goose Bar & Grill, Gannon's Pub, Bad Apple, Gil & Gil Group Corp., Market Square, and Starbucks. Cash registers were missing or found on the floor, and some items were taken. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating the incidents. Ald. Matt Martin has pledged to offer assistance to the affected businesses.
A person named Mario Munoz has been arrested and charged with arson and criminal damage to property in connection with a series of Halloween decoration fires in Lincoln Square and Roscoe Village. At least 10 fires have been set this month, targeting Halloween and autumn displays on sidewalks, residential porches, and street-corner garbage cans. Munoz has been charged in connection with two of the fires, and it is unclear if he will be charged in the others. No injuries have been reported, but some neighbors have been displaced.
The 11th Annual Square Roots Festival is set to take place in Lincoln Square, featuring a unique music lineup with headliners Superchunk, Real Estate, and Momma. The festival will also showcase Chicago craft breweries, offer live band karaoke, and provide a variety of local vendors and family-friendly activities. All proceeds will support the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and the Old Town School of Folk Music.