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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

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.

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 29

Noem demands Pritzker 'abandon' liberal immigration policies after alleged killer caught

Mexican national Gabriel P. Calixto was arrested for allegedly stabbing 24-year-old Emma Shafer to death in Springfield, Illinois, in July 2023.

August 29

Trump's looming Chicago takeover puts violent illegal immigrant crimes in spotlight: 'Incompetent mayor'

Chicago faces a possible National Guard deployment as the Trump administration targets blue cities after major arrests in Washington, D.C., including alleged gang members.

August 28

Chicago restaurant owner slams city leadership over crime: 'We want law and order'

Chicago business owner, who says he has "been a Democrat for so many years" blasted Democratic leaders on handling crime.

August 28

Pritzker says 'action will be met with a response' after Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state "will not stand idly by" if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.

August 27

Chicago Teamsters, backed by mayor, want ICE blocked without warrants in strike fight

Workers at the Mauser Packaging plant in Little Village seek assurances that ICE must display judge-signed warrants before accessing company property during strike.

August 27

Trump says 'incompetent' Illinois governor, 'no better' Chicago mayor should call him for help with crime

President Donald Trump continued feuding with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as Democratic leaders in Illinois push back against Trump's crime crackdown.