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October 3

Over a dozen arrested at anti-ICE protests in Chicago suburb

Anti-ICE protesters at the Broadview facility outside of Chicago were arrested on Friday as tensions between demonstrators and law enforcement escalate.

October 3

ICE chief fires back at Chicago-area mayor, cites ‘violent rioters’ after weeks of Broadview unrest

ICE leader Todd Lyons shot back at a progressive mayor and "violent rioters" who he said have been "laying siege" to immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago area.

October 2

Chicago-area mayor insists 'we don't need' Guard troops despite repeated anti-ICE clashes

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson says her community doesn't want National Guard troops as President Donald Trump plans Chicago area deployment.

September 30

Chicago mayor says 'unstable human being' Trump must be 'checked' on military use in US cities

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called President Donald Trump an "unstable human being" on CNN Monday, urging Congress to check his military deployment plans.

September 30

Hundreds of federal agents in Chicago carry out operation targeting suspected Tren de Aragua gang members

Nearly 300 federal agents conducted a targeted immigration enforcement operation on Tuesday in Chicago against six suspected Tren de Aragua gang members.

September 30

The battle for America’s future must begin again in places we've written off

Project H.O.O.D. founder reflects on Trenton, New Jersey during his Walk Across America, examining how the former industrial city symbolizes both decline and potential revival.

September 30

Bishops, Catholic groups slam Cardinal Cupich's plan to honor pro-abortion Sen Dick Durbin: ‘Great scandal’

Catholic groups launched a petition with nearly 20,000 signatures urging Cardinal Blase Cupich to cancel a lifetime achievement award for pro-choice Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.

September 30

JB Pritzker says ICE ‘harassing people for not being White’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accuses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of harassing people for not being White during Chicago operations.

September 28

DHS releases images of firearms taken from Chicago anti-ICE protesters

Federal authorities are investigating an apparent explosive device found near a Chicago ICE facility after arresting 11 protesters and seizing firearms.

September 27

Chicago Teachers Union honors Black militant convicted cop-killer after death in Cuba, drawing backlash

The Chicago Teachers Union is facing backlash over a social media post mourning the death of Assata Shakur, a convicted killer who fled to Cuba.