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September 2

Popular Dem city put on notice after violent chaos erupts over holiday weekend: 'Needs help badly'

The Department of Homeland Security increases pressure on Illinois and Chicago leaders as President Trump threatens federal law enforcement surge.

September 2

Drowned 63-year-old Illinois man's death deemed a homicide: Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

The drowning of 63-year-old Nabil Abzal, known as "Captain Bill," has been ruled a homicide. President Donald Trump has been railing against crime in the Windy City.

September 2

Felon charged in 9-year-old's train station death walks from blue city jail while awaiting trial: report

A Chicago man with a felony record faces involuntary manslaughter charges after 9-year-old Elijah Flores died after an Aug. 10 train station attack.

September 2

Our leaders abandoned Chicago. Trump is right: It's time to call in the Guard

I serve as a pastor on Chicago's South Side. I endorse Trump's National Guard deployment although it is only a temporary fix. Community programs also need to address violence.

September 2

At least 58 shot, 8 killed in Chicago over Labor Day weekend as city rejects Trump’s help

Chicago saw a bloody holiday weekend with at least 58 people shot and eight killed, as Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to resist President Trump's plans to help the city combat crime.

September 2

Chicago residents beg for more help as crime wreaks 'havoc’ on neighborhoods

President Donald Trump proposed sending the National Guard to Chicago to address crime, sparking debate among residents and officials about the city's safety solutions.

September 1

Blue city’s bail policy lets professional bad guys terrorize community with ‘no constraints’: police veteran

A former Chicago police detective speaks out against no-cash bail and the city's SAFE-T Act after Trump's executive order on no-cash bail.

August 31

Chicago sees 5 killed, 35 wounded over Labor Day weekend as Trump warns of Guard intervention: report

Chicago saw another deadly holiday weekend as its Democratic leaders continue to insist that the city does not need federal help from President Donald Trump to stop the bloodshed.

August 31

Chicago police will not collaborate with National Guard, federal agents if Trump moves on deployment: mayor

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday to prohibit the city's police officers from collaborating with National Guard troops or federal agents.

August 30

Trump slams Pritzker on Chicago crime; governor's reported weight loss fuels 2028 speculation

President Donald Trump criticized Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker over Chicago violence and commented on his weight loss as speculation mounts about a possible 2028 run.