Chicago 4 hours ago Man with 12 arrests this year busted again after allegedly attacking doctor in hospital elevator: report Chicago man with 12 arrests this year allegedly assaults doctor in Northwestern Memorial Hospital elevator, leaving cardiologist with multiple injuries.
Illinois 12 hours ago ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite detainers, risking public safety ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal aliens despite active detainers, putting public safety at risk with over 1,700 releases since January.
Immigration 4 days ago Illinois church Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents Illinois church sparks controversy with Nativity scene showing baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents, drawing criticism and praise for immigration commentary.
Campus Radicals December 1 Catholic college defends hosting 'Trans Day of Remembrance' event Catholic college faces criticism for hosting Trans Day of Remembrance event, sparking heated debate over LGBTQ+ inclusion at religious institutions.
Campus Radicals November 29 Chicago Public Schools policy allows unlimited absences for illegal alien children amid ICE operations Chicago Public Schools policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences when families fear federal immigration enforcement, documents reveal.
Illinois November 29 Illinois man charged with arson after allegedly setting home ablaze on Thanksgiving An Illinois man was arrested for allegedly setting his family's home on fire after a Thanksgiving argument, leading to aggravated arson and residential arson charges.
Media November 27 Cook County in Illinois establishes permanent guaranteed income program The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $7.5 million to make a guaranteed basic income pilot program permanent.
Crime November 26 ‘Slender Man’ stabber’s escape proves she ‘should never have been released,’ expert says Morgan Geyser, convicted in the infamous Slender Man stabbing case, escaped from a Wisconsin group home and was captured in Illinois after a manhunt.
Migrant Crime November 26 Migrant teenagers charged in fatal stabbing of homeless man in Chicago Three migrant teenagers from Venezuela face charges in the Chicago stabbing death of a homeless man, including a 16-year-old charged as an adult.
Crime November 25 Bodycam shows 'Slender Man' stabber captured by police after escaping group home Body camera footage reveals Morgan Geyser's arrest after fleeing a Wisconsin group home. The "Slender Man" attacker was found at an Illinois truck stop.
Illegal Immigrants November 25 DHS torches 'bamboozled' Dems for calling ICE crackdown ‘vicious lies’ Illinois Democrats clash with Homeland Security officials over immigration enforcement, alleging misinformation campaign and constitutional violations.
Crime November 25 Chicago train attack victim Bethany MaGee known as 'smart,' from 'wonderful' small-town family A woman who was allegedly set on fire by a career criminal in Chicago is being described as a kind and hardworking individual from a close-knit family.
Chicago November 24 Chicago train attack suspect repeatedly violated curfew, movement restrictions, records show Chicago train attack suspect violated electronic monitoring curfew before allegedly setting woman on fire on CTA Blue Line, court records reveal.
US Education November 24 Chicago public schools blow millions on travel expenses while students can't read at grade level Chicago Public Schools spent $7.7 million on excessive travel while only 30.5% of students read proficiently, sparking outrage over misplaced priorities.
National Guard November 23 Texas National Guard to return from Illinois ahead of Thanksgiving, Gov Abbott says Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas National Guard troops will return from Illinois before Thanksgiving after the controversial interstate deployment.
Donald Trump November 22 President says Chicagoans are 'chanting bring in Trump' after violent downtown riot leaves 8 shot, 1 dead Trump claims Chicagoans want federal help after a violent riot in the blue city's downtown left multiple officers injured and several children shot during weekend unrest.
Blue City Crime November 22 Chicago train fire attack shows why ‘decarceration’ policies are putting lives at risk: expert Chicago transit attack suspect Lawrence Reed faces a federal terrorism charge after allegedly setting a woman on fire on the Blue Line train Monday night.
Chicago November 22 Multiple Chicago police officers attacked in downtown violence in which several victims were shot Multiple police officers were attacked while responding to a shooting in Chicago on Friday evening in which at least five victims were shot.
Pope Leo XIV November 21 JB Pritzker huddles with Chicago-born Pope at Vatican to rip ICE ops Pope Leo XIV and Illinois governor JB Pritzker share concerns over Trump immigration crackdown during Vatican meeting arranged by Chicago cardinal.
Crime November 20 Blue city suspect with numerous prior arrests federally charged after allegedly setting woman ablaze on train Lawrence Reed faces federal terrorist charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire aboard Chicago Blue Line train, yelling profanities as victim was engulfed in flames.
Chicago November 19 Chicago person of interest in train fire attack has 22 prior arrests, was freed by judge: report Man questioned in Chicago train fire attack was on electronic monitoring after judge released him against prosecutors' wishes following battery charge, a report said.
Chicago November 19 Chicago repeat offender accused of punching women arrested again after years of violent crimes: report Chicago serial attack suspect William Livingston charged again for allegedly striking two women, continuing a decade-long pattern of random assault arrests.
Opinion November 19 An illegal immigrant killed my daughter. Katie and Illinois are both getting justice Joe Abraham's daughter Katie was killed by an illegal alien drunken driver, so the Department of Homeland Security's "Operation Midway Blitz" is honoring her.
Illinois November 17 Illinois mayor declares 'civil emergency' after out-of-town protesters threaten violence amid anti-ICE unrest Broadview mayor declares civil emergency after bomb and death threats target village officials, forcing board meeting online amid escalating intimidation.
Illinois November 17 Repeat offender allegedly kills 14-year-old girl, has criminal history dating back to 2000: officials Repeat offender with criminal history dating to 2000 charged with murdering 14-year-old girl in Vandalia, Illinois, sparking mother's call for justice.
Chicago November 16 Chicago homeowners demand answers, speak out at 'property tax bonfire' Chicago homeowners question where their money is going as they face rising property tax bills.
Illinois November 14 Newlywed couple found dead in car from murder-suicide days before first anniversary, police say Police in Illinois have ruled the death of a newlywed couple in October a murder-suicide after they were found dead in their car on the side of the road.
VIDEO November 13 Florida AG on ICE’s ‘Operation Dirtbag’: These people don’t deserve to go to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier defends ICE’s latest major operation and fires back at Democrats’ opposition to it on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
House of Representatives Democrats November 12 House Democrat accuses fellow Dem of violating a 'free and fair election' in stunning public move A House Democrat filed a privileged resolution condemning Rep. Jesus GarcÃa for allegedly orchestrating a chief of staff's campaign entry before his withdrawal.
Chicago November 12 DHS: Chicago crime drops sharply after federal operation targeting criminal illegal immigrants DHS credited a Chicago crackdown for a major crime drop after removing criminal illegal immigrants, drawing pushback from local officials.