Block Club Chicago sues ICE, Homeland Security over stonewalling public records | ChicagoNOW

Block Club Chicago is taking two powerful federal agencies to court, accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security of stonewalling public records requests. At stake is more than paperwork?the lawsuit argues the government is undermining the Freedom of Information Act, a law meant to guarantee the public?s right to know. Reporter Mick Dumke joins us to break down what Block Club is fighting for, what?s at risk, and why transparency matters for every Chicagoan.

Pritzker says threats against him have spiked since Charlie Kirk shooting

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he?s faced a surge in threats following last week?s deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Speaking at a roundtable in Chicago, Pritzker accused Donald Trump of fueling political violence while Republicans pushed back, pointing to his own past rhetoric. The governor also raised concerns about immigration enforcement, citing fear in communities and a recent deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park.