Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Order Protects Protesters' First Amendment Rights Amid Rising ICE Presence

The order ensures Chicago police will protect people's free speech rights in the event of federal government interference.

'We've Arrived': U.S. Border Patrol Launches Operation At Large In Chicago

On Monday, ICE agents took more than a dozen people into custody in one suburb, a state senator said.

Pritzker Says Office Seeing Increase In Threats Following Charlie Kirk's Death

Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday in Chicago following last week's fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Pritzker Calls For 'More Transparency' After Man Fatally Shot By ICE After Dropping Child Off At School

Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, 38, was fatally shot in Franklin Park Friday morning.

Trump Nixes 'Preferred' Plan To Send Troops To Chicago

President Donald Trump said Friday he is instead deploying the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address crime concerns there.

Chicagoans Change Routines As Immigration Crackdown Looms, Some Carry Passports And Avoid Stores

One business owner, who voted for Trump, said, "My wife and I went to a wedding and I told my wife, 'Bring your citizenship papers.'"

'Operation Midway Blitz' Prompts Confusion As Chicago Braces For Federal Intervention

"Instead of taking steps to work with us on public safety, the Trump administration's focused on scaring Illinoisans," Pritzker said.

Chicago Churches Urge Calm Resistance Ahead Of Expected Federal Intervention

"You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don't disappear," one church leader told his congregation on Sunday.

Potential Federal Intervention Poses Challenges For Chicago Police On The Ground

An executive order requires Chicago officers to wear uniforms and not wear masks to "clearly distinguish them from federal agents."

Trump Takes Aim At Chicago In 'Department Of War' Truth Social Post

Chicago is "about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," the president wrote.

Temporary Fencing Going Up At Dirksen Federal Building Ahead Of Protests, Deployment Of Federal Troops

Officials said the fencing is to help people access the courthouse safely.

'Stay Out Of Our City': Chicago Officials Slam Trump’s Threat To Target The City

Trump's suggestion that Chicago might be the next target for a crackdown on crime didn't sit well with Illinois officeholders.

Trump, Pritzker Trade Barbs Over Threat To Send National Guard To Chicago

Pritzker said Illinois refuses to "let a dictator impose his will," while Trump said the governor "ought to spend more time in the gym."

Could Chicago Museums Be Affected By Trump Administration Review Of Smithsonian Museums?

The review is timed with next year's celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Trump May Send National Guard To Chicago, He Says, Calling City 'A Disaster'

The president also described Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as “incompetent.”

Several IL Communities Named As 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions' By DOJ

The state, 1 IL city use their authority "to violate, obstruct, and defy the enforcement of Federal immigration laws," the DOJ alleges.

Pritzker Signs Anti-Squatter Law After State Rep's Neighbors Targeted

"We don’t support crooks who prey on hardworking people,” the legislator wrote. “What I experienced was evil, devastating and traumatizing."

Frustrations Expressed As Chicago Aldermen Reject Limiting Mayoral Borrowing

A measure to help Chicago’s city council limit the mayor’s ability to borrow money has fallen short in committee.

Can Rahm Emanuel Save The Democratic Party: Former Chicago Mayor Mulls 2028 Presidential Run

Calling the Democratic Party brand “toxic” and “weak and woke,” Rahm Emanuel says he is looking at what he has to contribute.

Trump Orders ICE To Expand Deportations In Chicago

Trump described Chicago and other cities as “the core of the Democrat Power Center” in the social media post calling for more deportations.

Tens Of Thousands Rally In Chicago's 'No Kings' Protest

The march through downtown Chicago is believed to be one of the largest in the U.S., organizers said.

Mayor Johnson Says There Have Been "Conversations" Around Tax On Wealthy For Chicago Transit Funding

When asked about how to raise revenue, Mayor Johnson suggested a tax on the wealthy.

Popular Turkish-American Commentator Detained, Questioned At O'Hare

"The government is now officially willing and able to intimidate you for your speech," Hasan Piker said on YouTube.

Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly Considering 2026 Challenge Against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle

Preckwinkle has been Cook County Board President since 2010. Her current term is up at the end of 2026.

Veteran Chicago Police Dispatcher Is Ready To Hang Up Her Headset After 40 Years

Debra White has been taking first calls in Chicago for 40 years, and she is a hero every day in our community.

Illinois Humanities Loses A Third Of Its Revenue To DOGE Cuts

The mission of Illinois Humanities is to help document local history and tell important stories.

Alderman To Try Again To Pass Earlier Curfew For Downtown Chicago After Shootings At Teen Takeovers

"If we allow this to continue, soon the bullets will kill someone instead of wounding them," Ald. Brian Hopkins argued.

Former President Biden To Speak At Conference In Chicago Tuesday

Biden is one of the Keynote Address speakers at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference on Tuesday.

Chicago Alderman Renews Push For Earlier Downtown Curfew After 15-Year-Old Shot During Teen Takeover In Streeterville

From his building's rooftop in Streeterville, Lukasz Dusza has seen the best and worst of Chicago.

Mayor Thompson: Early Voting Ends March 31; Election Day is April 1

Early Voting Site: Bellwood Village Hall on 3200 Washington Blvd. or the Maywood Public Library on 121 S. 5th Ave

ICE Violated Rights Of Citizen, 21 Others During Arrests: Activists

Chicago activists and attorneys are seeking the release of 2 detained people, sanctions against arresting officers and more transparency.

Possible Federal Cuts To Bike Lane Expansion Could Have Big Impact In Chicago

The Trump administration is looking to tighten the chain for bicyclists — rolling back funding for the lanes where they ride.

Michelle Obama, Her Brother To Launch Podcast With Weekly Guests

The Chicago native and former first lady will launch "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson."

SBA Relocating Offices In Chicago, 5 Other 'Sanctuary Cities'

The Small Business Administration offices will be moved to locations that "comply with federal immigration law."

Republicans Hammer Mayors Of Chicago, Other 'Sanctuary' Cities

"We must not let mischaracterizations and fearmongering obscure the reality that Chicago's crime rates are trending down," Johnson said.

Trump Prepares Order To Close Dept. Of Education: See IL Impacts

President Trump is preparing to sign an order directing his secretary of education to dismantle the Dept. of Education, sources say.

Trump Administration Seeks To Sell Kluczynski Federal Building, 10 Others In Chicago

The Trump administration has put "for sale" signs on hundreds of federal buildings — including nearly a dozen in Chicago.

Chicago’s Financial Crisis Deepens, Earning an “F” Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Chicago's financial report

Republicans Target 4 'Sanctuary' Cities, Including Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago will appear before a House committee as Trump pushes mass deportations.

Chicago Inspector General Accuses Mayor Johnson And Former Mayor Lightfoot Of Interfering With Investigations

IG Witzburg said the mayor's office has demanded that attorneys sit in on interviews "in at least 10 investigations during my tenure."