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Based in Illinois, Samuel covers the pulse of Midwest politics and life. Off the record, he’s a jazz enthusiast and a Cubs fan with a soft spot for Chicago deep dish.
Stories by Samuel Yager
11 stories
April 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Sen. Duckworth Demands “Shoes Off” at TSA Over Security Risk
Senator Tammy Duckworth urges TSA to reverse its "shoes on" policy at airports. A classified report reveals scanners can't screen shoes, posing a security risk.
March 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Chicago Faces $1.2 Billion Deficit: Johnson, Council Clash Over Budget
January 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Fri
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Chicago CTA Stabbing: Man Filmed Murdering Sleeping Passenger
November 2025
3 stories: 3 news stories
Sun
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Downtown Chicago Riot: 8 Shot, 1 Dead After Tree Lighting Chaos
Fri
News: Education · United States
Federal Probe Demands Chicago Teachers Union Explain Missing Audits
Mon
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Border Patrol Incident: Violent Arrest, School Chase in Chicago Suburb
October 2025
4 stories: 4 news stories
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Chicago Sanctuary City Debate: Mayor Johnson Clashes with Reporter
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced a heated reporter exchange on immigrant crime, boosting the city's sanctuary policies debate. Read more.
Mon
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Latin Kings Leader Puts $10K Hit on ICE Commander in Chicago
Sun
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Chicago Police ‘Stand Down’ Amid Attack on Federal Agents
Sat
News: Crime and Justice · United States
ICE Agents Shot Fired in Chicago Suburb Amidst Protests
September 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Mon
News: Business and Finance · United States
Chicago Starbucks Barista Alleges Abuse Over New Policies