Maria Hadden
Alderwoman for Chicago's 49th Ward
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ESPAĂOL Fighting Against Fascist Occupation A Living Resource Document for Chicagoans Resisting Fascism The Moment Weâre In President Trump and his administration are waging war on American cities. Los Angeles, DC, Portland, Memphis, and of course, right here in Chicago. Since August 24, we have...
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đ ICE Activity in Violation of City of Chicago Municipal Code
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đš Illinois Accountability Commission | Submit Footage
đš Illinois Accountability Commission | Submit Footage
The purpose of the Commission, housed within the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), will create a public record of the conduct of federal agents during âOperation Midway Blitzâ and the Trump Administrationâs military-style operations throughout the Chicagoland area
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FEB 7 | 49th Ward Day of Action with Mike Simmons
FEB 7 | 49th Ward Day of Action with Mike Simmons
Talk to voters with us in Rogers Park with Alderwoman Maria Hadden! Join us to knock, call, and write postcards to our neighbors to help send Mike to Congress. Together, let's make sure our next Representative in Congress is an outspoken progressive voice, who was born and raised in this District, and will fight for our needs on Day One! Sign up to talk to your neighbors about Mike and this historic election on March 17!
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New Illinois Laws In 2026
New Illinois Laws In 2026
State laws will affect ICE protocols, workplace breaks and school bullying protections.
Broadview detainees during Operation Midway Blitz were self-deporting at alarming rates
Broadview detainees during Operation Midway Blitz were self-deporting at alarming rates
A WBEZ and Sun-Times analysis shows detainees initially booked at Broadview were nearly twice as likely as detainees nationwide to self-deport. Legal experts said inhumane conditions, coercion and a lack of legal counsel were contributing factors.
Trump to End Grants for Support Services at many IL Schools
Trump to End Grants for Support Services at many IL Schools
The administration informed ACT Now Illinois last week that it is discontinuing its Community Schools Grant, effective Dec. 31.
City Council Votes 30-18 to Approve 2026 Budget. Will Mayor Veto It?
City Council Votes 30-18 to Approve 2026 Budget. Will Mayor Veto It?
âWe may not have the majority of the City Council but we do have the people,â Mayor Brandon Johnson said just before the the Chicago City Council voted to approve a budget he fiercely opposed.
Chicago Losing 279 HIV-Dedicated Housing Units Due to New Trump Policy
Chicago Losing 279 HIV-Dedicated Housing Units Due to New Trump Policy
As many as 4,000 Chicagoans, 7,500 Illinoisians, and 170,000 people across the country will lose their housing and be at risk of becoming homeless due to a policy change impacting permanent housing funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Developmentâs (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) program. Starting as soon [âŚ]
Did Chicago Police Help Border Patrol?
Did Chicago Police Help Border Patrol?
The call for a public hearing comes after Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino said local police "cleared the way" for agents to conduct immigration enforcement Wednesday. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Police Department say it's not true.
Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side
Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side
44 Affordable Apartments Planned For Rogers Park
44 Affordable Apartments Planned For Rogers Park
The New 400 Theaters Is Reopening Under a New Operator
The New 400 Theaters Is Reopening Under a New Operator
In Other News
New đ§ Midway Blitz Data Shows what Happened to Detainees
New đ§ Midway Blitz Data Shows what Happened to Detainees
Most of those arrested were swiftly shuttled to a sprawling array of detention centers in 13 states, many with reports of troubling conditions.
Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago
Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trumpâs request to allow him to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to protect ICE agents, a significant and rare loss for the administration on the conservative courtâs emergency docket.
The Supreme Court will Decide if Trump can use the Military Against Americans
The Supreme Court will Decide if Trump can use the Military Against Americans
The justices could hand Trump the power to deploy troops anywhere, anytime â and against Americans.
Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act After No Kings Protests
Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act After No Kings Protests
After a weekend where millions of Americans denounced him for trying to be a âking,â President Trump suggested invoking the Insurrection Act, claiming it gives him âunquestioned powerâ and that there will be âno more court cases... no more anything.â
Trump's Immigration Blitz Risks Food Shortages and Higher Prices
Trump's Immigration Blitz Risks Food Shortages and Higher Prices
The Labor Department's filing also admitted that Americans are not willing to replace undocumented farmworkers.
How deploying the Guard across America will impact Troops
How deploying the Guard across America will impact Troops
Historians and experts say the Trump administrationâs efforts to deploy National Guard troops across the country could affect troop readiness, training and morale.
ICE Moves to Build a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
ICE Moves to Build a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
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Maria Hadden is an independent, progressive leader representing the 49th Ward on Chicago's northside who's running for re-election on February 28, 2023.
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