'People are frightened': Pritzker warns of rising violence, criticizes Trump's rhetoric

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that threats to his office have increased since the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with numbers spiking after last week’s deadly shooting in Utah.

Pritzker talks how federal deployments are impacting students, takes jabs at Trump
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday morning about how President Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement to crack down on illegal immigration is impacting students. He also criticized Trump.

Protesters stage 12-hour demonstration at suburban Chicago ICE facility

Protesters gathered Friday at an ICE processing center in suburban Chicago for a 12-hour demonstration amid President Trump's immigration enforcement plans.

Poll: Chicago Latinos oppose Johnson and Trump, support more police

A new poll sponsored by the Urban Institute sheds light on how Chicago’s Hispanic voting population aligns politically.

Judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

President Donald Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.

Suspect in fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee has long rap sheet
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday ripped "reckless" criminal justice policies in the wake of the Aug. 22 stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, calling it a tragedy that was preventable and overlooked by much of the media.

Trump dines out at restaurant near White House to promote DC crime crackdown

President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near the White House, promoting his deployment of the National Guard and federalizing the police force in an effort to crack down on crime in the nation's capital.

Man faces federal charge in fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
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President Trump and Republicans are calling out North Carolina Democrats, saying they're soft-on-crime policies are to blame after a man with a lengthy criminal record brutally murdered a Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte.

Gov. Pritzker warns immigration enforcement could militarize cities
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Gov. Pritzker's overarching message -- there's not much the state can do to stop stepped up enforcement of immigration. But, he says this is just the beginning of what he suspects will be a long period of militarization of American cities.

Gov. Pritzker addresses increased ICE activity in Chicago area
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Gov. Pritzker held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in Pilsen, addressing concerns on increased ICE activity in the Chicago area.

Federal appeals court upholds $83.3M E. Jean Carroll judgment against Trump

A federal appeals court rejected President Donald Trump's appeal of an $83.3 million defamation verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll on Monday.

Alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein released
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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say they have obtained Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book that includes a message from President Donald Trump.

Jury selection for Ryan Routh trial continues
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The man accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course is back in court for jury selection.

Alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein released
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A letter tied to convicted sex offender and allegedly signed by Donald Trump is causing a stir.