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US Education 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.

Barack Obama September 27

Obama Presidential Center deposits just $1M into $470M reserve fund aimed to protect taxpayers

The Obama Presidential Center is facing fresh scrutiny over its failure to fund a promised $470 million taxpayer safety net as part of a deal with Chicago

Immigration September 26

Border Patrol deploys Marine units to Chicago amid massive immigration crackdown

Operation Midway Blitz yields over 500 arrests in Chicago area as U.S. Customs and Border Protection extends enforcement to waterways and Great Lakes region.

Enforcement September 26

Chicago anti-ICE protesters block vehicles, get hit with tear gas and pepper balls

Federal agents used pepper balls and tear gas against anti-ICE protesters at a Chicago-area facility Friday during a tense standoff in Broadview, Illinois.

Media September 25

Radio host compares ICE to Nazis who abducted Anne Frank, saying modern 'Anita Francos' live in fear

Mexican-American journalist Maria Hinojosa compares Latino children in Chicago to Anne Frank, saying they fear ICE enforcement like Jewish families feared Nazis.

Opinion September 23

Without God, New York's dream turns hollow. My walk across America proves it

Religious leader launches cross-country journey from Manhattan, claiming America faces a national crisis as faith recedes from public life and government replaces God in society.

U.S. September 23

Blue city murder victim’s brother rips ex-mayor calling crime crisis ‘manufactured’ as families beg for help

The brother of murder victim criticized comments made by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who said President Donald Trump has "manufactured" a crime crisis.

Sanctuary Cities September 22

Trump officials slam blue state governor for ignoring chaotic anti-ICE ‘rioters’ disrupting operation

DHS is criticizing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for not responding to a chaotic anti-ICE riot that forced federal authorities to deploy tear gas and other non-lethal measures.

Crime September 22

America’s commuters under siege as violent transit crimes endanger blue cities

Recent attacks on public transit in Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Boston raise safety concerns for millions of daily commuters across America.

Transportation September 20

Duffy warns Chicago, Boston transit systems could risk federal support amid rising violence

Sean Duffy condemns Chicago and Boston transit systems' failure to protect riders after violent incidents including assaults on workers and passengers.

Media September 20

Chicago mayor quotes MLK to argue law enforcement is a 'sickness that has not led to safe communities'

Mayor Brandon Johnson opposed potential National Guard deployment to Chicago, citing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s description of militarism as a sickness.