Illinois

"These are folks that have been here for decades, have long standing ties to the community, family members, employment, businesses that are all being torn apart," said one attorney

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rejected a request from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to suspend immigration enforcement in the Chicago area during the Halloween weekend.

A federal judge in Illinois has ordered immigration enforcement officers in the Chicago area to wear body cameras after reports and footage showed federal agents using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other chemical munitions against protesters, journalists, and faith leaders

ICE arrested a suburban Chicago police officer on Thursday, alleging he has lived in the United States unlawfully for a decade after overstaying a tourist visa.

The Department of Homeland Security announced Monday the arrest of a Chicago man accused of placing a bounty on a senior Border Patrol official.

Federal authorities are investigating an anarchist website accused of publishing personal information about ICE agents

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday called Chicago "a war zone," defending the Trump administration's deployment of federal forces

Local leaders expressed alarm at the decision, with Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) calling it "a very bad day for public transit in the country when it becomes weaponized"

DHS had maintainted that one agent was "seriously injured" during the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas while new clips show ICE agents downplaying the injuries

Trump's message drew criticism from Illinois governor JB Pritzker who posted: "The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal."

Each year, thousands gather across Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, often with parades and festivals. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said those attending are simply celebrating their heritage and should not be interrupted.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker rejected once again President Donald Trump's suggestion that federal troops are needed to address crime in Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday compared President Donald Trump's threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to tactics used by the Nazi Party in Germany during the 1930s

We do not harbor criminals. We arrest them," added the Mayor in a press conference. "But we will not be a tool for mass deportation"

A Chicago man has sounded the alarm after his roommate was arrested at an immigration court hearing which followed up with his pending political asylum case.

An Illinois judge again postponed a hearing in the trial of "Chapitos" cartel leader Joaquin Guzman Lopez

When the Vatican chose Cardinal Robert Prevost to head the Catholic Church, becoming Pope Leo XIV, his brother in Florida worried if they could remain close.

Trisha Paytas' fans are officially convinced she is giving birth to the reincarnation of Pope Francis after the Vatican announced its new leader.

News of a new pope thrilled US-based social media users, especially midwesterners, many of whom were not expecting to see their region represented in the Holy See.

A longtime Democratic Congresswoman representing Illinois' 9th Congressional District revealed that she will not be running for reelection just months after a TikTok influencer announced her bid for the congressional seat.

The driver of the vehicle that crashed into a Chatham, Illinois, after-school daycare, killing three children and a teenager, has been identified by the police as a 44-year-old food service worker.

JB Priztker called on Democrats to embrace protest, mobilization, and disruption: "never before in my life have I called for mass protests... but I am now"

Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election as long-time lawmakers exit the chamber and age discourse intensifies.

A Chicago man has been arrested after reportedly killing his wife by stabbing her and then persuading their young children to lie about the incident.

Democrats in their 20s and 30s across the country are launching primary bids ahead of the 2026 elections in hopes of ousting career politicians.

A 26-year-old influencer launched a congressional bid for Illinois' 9th District, while revealing she was recently questioned by Elon Musk's lawyers.

The Chicago Police Department sent nearly two dozen officers to protect a Tesla dealership over the weekend, stoking a heated debate on who the force is protecting.

Joseph Czuba, 73, was convicted of first-degree murder and hate crimes for the fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Wadea Al Fayoumi and the attack on his mother, a Palestinian-American family targeted amid a climate of anti-Palestinian rhetoric and media bias.


A Republican lawmaker was slammed for his "ignorant" concern that a sign reading "All People Are Welcome" would encourage immigrants to commit crimes.