Pritzker sues Trump to block National Guard in Illinois, Texas troops en route
State and city officials filed a lawsuit to block the Trump admin from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
White House confirms 300 National Guard troops to be deployed to Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump admin intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard troops after the governor refused to do so himself.
Immigration raid targeting Tren de Aragua nets 37 arrests on Chicago's South Side: DHS
Federal agents carried out an immigration raid early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, taking at least 37 undocumented immigrants into custody in an area known to be frequented by Tren de Aragua gang members.
Illinois politicians react to government shutdown: 'Appalling'
The government has shut down and Illinois Democrats blame Republicans and warn of serious impacts on families, health care.
Trump admin seeks to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois, Pritzker says
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that the Department of Homeland Security asked the Illinois National Guard to request 100 military troops from the Department of War to protect ICE personnel and facilities in the state.
Feds seek deployment of 100 troops to Illinois to protect ICE agents, Pritzker says
Gov. Pritzker said the Trump administration is seeking to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois to protect ICE agents and facilities.
Gov. Pritzker orders 4% cuts across state agencies, blames federal policies
Gov. JB Pritzker is directing state agencies to identify 4% spending cuts in next year’s budget, citing what he called "disastrous economic policies" by President Donald Trump.
Johnson, Pritzker trade blame over $11B pension bill
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker are blaming each other after FOX 32 Chicago revealed the governor was warned the city could be on the hook for $11 billion under a controversial police and fire pension bill.