VIDEO December 29 Chicago mayor endorses 'Abolish ICE' snowplow name Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gave his support for the name "Abolish ICE" on MS NOW's "PoliticsNation" ahead of the city's annual snowplow naming contest.
Media December 26 Obama Presidential Center breaks silence over controversial building design An Obama Foundation official pushed back on criticism of the Obama Presidential Center’s design in a CBS interview, saying its limited windows and symbolic shape were intentional.
Supreme Court December 24 Alito rips Supreme Court majority as 'unwise' for blocking Trump's National Guard plan Supreme Court temporarily blocks President Trump's National Guard deployment in Chicago as Justice Samuel Alito warns the decision could limit federal protection ability.
Pope Leo XIV December 23 Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘very disappointed’ after Illinois approves assisted suicide law Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Cardinal Cupich unsuccessfully urged Illinois Gov. Pritzker not to sign controversial medical aid in dying legislation into law.
Chicago's Crime Wave December 23 Brandon Johnson’s progressive tax push puts Chicago on brink of rare shutdown as mayor weighs veto Chicago faces potential first-ever municipal shutdown as Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs vetoing budget over corporate tax dispute with city council.
Opinion December 23 This Christmas, hope is the miracle Chicago's poorest children need most Pastor Corey Brooks explains why he is walking across America to fund 90,000-square-foot facility featuring vocational training, private school and trauma counseling.
Homeland Security December 17 Border Patrol chief, progressive mayor caught on camera in tense street showdown: ‘Excellent day in Evanston’ A heated confrontation erupted as progressive Mayor Daniel Biss challenged Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino on camera during an immigration enforcement operation outside Chicago.
Chicago December 16 Border Patrol commander returns to Chicago as agents deploy pepper balls in immigrant neighborhood Operation Midway Blitz intensifies as Border Patrol deploys additional agents to Chicago despite local officials' opposition to federal immigration raids.
Opinion December 16 How Trump can turn the tables on the left with a radical tax plan Cook County launches $500 monthly payments as Trump proposes eliminating income taxes, creating stark contrast between universal basic income and work.
Media December 15 Chicago 'lost its mind' financially under Mayor Brandon Johnson, Washington Post warns The Washington Post editorial board criticizes Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget management, claiming Chicago has "lost its mind" with financial gimmicks.
Chicago December 12 Family of slain Chicago officer sues city, says department ignored warnings about dangerous partner The family of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she was fatally shot by partner Carlos Baker on duty over the summer.