October 12 Vance says Pritzker should 'face some consequences' for Chicago crime rate Vice President JD Vance criticizes Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Chicago homicides as President Donald Trump deploys National Guard troops against state officials' wishes.
October 11 Protesters interrupt Kamala Harris’ Chicago book tour event, forcing multiple removals Former Vice President Kamala Harris' Chicago book tour event was disrupted by multiple protesters who were removed by security during her memoir promotion.
October 11 Trump's National Guard troops can stay in Illinois but federal judge blocks deployment Federal judge restricts National Guard operations in Illinois amid President Donald Trump's suggestions about invoking the Insurrection Act for combatting crime.
October 11 Trump has constitutional authority to prosecute Letitia James, former deputy assistant AG says Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo discusses President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy the National Guard to Chicago and New York Attorney General Letitia James’ mortgage fraud case on ‘Saturday in America.’
October 10 Long-held SCOTUS precedents could undercut Portland, Chicago National Guard lawsuits President Donald Trump's National Guard deployment in Oregon and Illinois faces court challenges as experts debate federal authority versus state sovereignty.
October 9 ‘Pritzker is a joke’: Texas Gov. Abbott mocks sanctuary governor for opposing National Guard troops Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott mocked Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, calling him a "joke" for opposing his deployment of Texas National Guard troops to provide security.
October 9 Noem: Trump administration doubling down with new federal facilities in Chicago, Portland Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration will purchase more federal law enforcement facilities in Chicago and Portland.
October 9 ‘Operation Midway Blitz’: Inside DOJ’s push to tackle crime, illegal immigration in Chicago Top Department of Justice officials descended on the FBI’s field office in Chicago this week and urged staff to remain laser focused on their massive federal immigration enforcement operation.
October 9 Federal judge limits ICE arrests without warrant, probable cause A federal judge extended a consent decree limiting ICE's warrantless arrests until 2026 after finding agents violated constitutional protections.
October 9 Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match relocated from Chicago to Florida amid immigration unrest The Argentina vs. Puerto Rico soccer match was moved from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale due to the immigration crackdown in the Windy City.
