J.B. Pritzker

Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.

In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.

Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.

State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.

Governor JB Pritzker announced a $2 million Home Illinois investment to expand permanent housing support in Central Illinois, saying the state will keep pushing for long-term solutions to make homelessness a rare occurrence.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.

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Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.

Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.

Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson joined ChicagoLIVE on Friday to criticize Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of immigration-related programs — including healthcare for noncitizens and SNAP benefits. Syverson argued that state policies restricting cooperation with ICE have created “chaos,” strained hospitals, and put pressure on law enforcement, while calling for changes to Illinois’ Trust Act and sanctuary laws.

Following a viral confrontation with Gov. JB Pritzker at a Veterans Day event, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez tells ChicagoLIVE he stands by his questions about taxing corporations and supporting working families. He also discusses why he’s weighing an independent run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District.