Nation Oct 08 National Guard troops are now outside Chicago and could be in Memphis soon Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has accused President Donald Trump of using troops as “political props” and “pawns,” and said he didn’t get a heads-up from Washington about their deployment.
Politics Oct 07 Illinois braces for possible National Guard arrival while lawsuit challenging deployment simmers Gov. JB Pritzker says some Guard troops from Illinois were to be federalized and deployed to Chicago with others from Texas.
Politics Oct 06 Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trump’s National Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling Illinois leaders went to court Monday to stop President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops to Chicago, escalating a clash between Democratic-led states and the Republican administration during an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the nation’s third-largest city.
Nation Oct 06 Chicago and Illinois sue to block Trump’s Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling In Chicago, the sight of armed Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous landmarks amplified concerns from residents already uneasy after an immigration crackdown that began last month.
Nation Oct 01 A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college In line with church teachings that discourage premarital sex and birth control, many Catholic colleges restrict access to contraceptives on campus.
Politics Sep 12 ICE officer shoots and kills suspect who dragged officer with car near Chicago, DHS says The department said the man refused orders from the officers and instead drove his car at them.
Politics Aug 22 WATCH: Trump says Chicago likely to be next target of federal efforts to crack down on crime President Donald Trump on Friday said Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts to crack down on crime, homelessness and illegal immigration.
Politics Jul 17 ‘Good Trouble’ protests against Trump’s deportations and health care cuts held nationwide Protests and events against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started Thursday at more than 1,600 locations around the country.
Nation Jul 03 Drive-by shooting kills 4, wounds 14 others after party at Chicago restaurant The upbeat mood in a busy Chicago neighborhood known for its restaurants and nightlife quickly turned into horror late Wednesday as shots were fired at a crowd from a fast-moving vehicle, killing four people.
Nation May 09 Chicagoans celebrate Pope Leo XIV, who was born and raised in the Windy City The first American elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago before undertaking his ministry in Peru. Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced.