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Cook County faces headlines over violent crime and immigration protests amid rising tensions in Chicago, Illinois’ most populous county.

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Chicago Immigration Protests Escalate

Protests outside a Chicago ICE facility led to 21 arrests amid clashes with law enforcement. Demonstrators oppose the crackdown, which has resulted in over 3,200 arrests since September. Tensions remain high with reports of violence and gunfire targeting agents, as legal challenges and public protests continue.

Repeat Offender Sparks Safety Concerns

Lawrence Reed, a convicted felon with 72 arrests, is charged with setting a woman on fire on a Chicago train. His repeated releases despite a violent history highlight systemic issues in pretrial detention laws, raising public safety concerns.