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November 4

Records reveal Chicago mayor's 'gift room' was constructed after investigators turned away

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's "gift room" was built only after investigators were blocked from inspecting valuable gifts, raising transparency questions.

November 4

Dem rep says on Election Day he won't run again, setting up chief of staff to replace him

Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia reportedly won't seek re-election, leaving Democrats with multiple open congressional seats ahead of the March primary election.

November 4

UChicago professor posts vile social media comment on Dick Cheney hours after his death

University of Chicago professor arrested at anti-ICE rally posts scathing response to Dick Cheney's death, calling former VP a 'mass murderer' on social media.

November 2

Video shows hostile crowd surround Border Patrol agents as arrest turns violent in suburban Chicago

DHS defended Border Patrol agent's actions in violent Evanston arrest, citing assault and groin grabbing by suspect after car collision in Illinois suburb.

October 31

Illinois lawmakers pass bill banning ICE immigration arrests near courthouses

Illinois lawmakers passed a bill blocking federal immigration arrests near courthouses and allowing civil lawsuits for constitutional rights violations.

October 31

Top blue city university's newspaper tracks ICE operations amid frequent violent clashes with feds

University of Chicago student newspaper launches interactive ICE tracking map, soliciting community tips on federal immigration enforcement activities in local neighborhoods.

October 30

'Gen Z' Dem candidate charged with interfering with ICE posted video of herself in mob blocking unmarked SUV

Gen Z progressive running for Illinois 9th District seat indicted on federal conspiracy charges related to September immigration enforcement protest incident.

October 30

Federal appeals court cancels daily Border Patrol chief check-ins

DHS celebrates after an appeals court paused a district judge's order for unprecedented daily briefings on Chicago immigration operations.

October 29

Democratic congressional candidate indicted in anti-ICE protest that turned violent in Illinois

Democratic congressional candidate Katherine “Kat" Abughazaleh is facing federal charges after allegedly blocking an ICE vehicle during an Illinois protest.

October 29

Border Patrol chief fires back after Chicago mayor calls him 'barbaric' over tear gas clash

Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino fires back at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after being called 'barbaric,' claiming anti-police rhetoric fuels violence against agents.