Texas National Guard members arrive in Chicago area

National Guard members from Texas were spotted at an Army training center in the Chicago area on Tuesday.

What we know about National Guard deployment in Chicago

The first National Guard troops sent to Chicago by President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday at an Army training center outside the city.

Texas National Guard en route to Chicago as Illinois sues Trump admin
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson filed a lawsuit Monday to block the Trump administration from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops from Illinois and Texas in Chicago and surrounding cities.

Pritzker says 'I am not afraid and I won't back down' amid Trump's troop push
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson filed a lawsuit Monday to block the Trump administration from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops in the Chicago area.

JB Pritzker responds after Illinois sues Trump admin over National Guard deployment
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a press conference on Oct. 6, 2025, after the state and City of Chicago sued the Trump administration for its deployment of National Guard troops to the state.

'ICE Free Zones': Chicago pushes back on immigration crackdown with new executive order
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As the state sues to block President Donald Trump's deployment of the Texas National Guard to Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson declares ?ICE Free Zones? across the city in a unified stand with community leaders.

Chicago leaders respond to National Guard coming
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Now that the White House has confirmed the federalization of 300 National Guard troops in Chicago -- those for and against ---are speaking out about it.

White House confirms National Guard deployment to Chicago
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The White House has confirmed President Trump has authorized sending 300 guard members to Illinois--despite the governor's objections.

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.

Pritzker talks Chicago Bears new stadium funding plans
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Gov. JB Pritzker was asked questions about the latest economic numbers related to the proposed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. A new economic impact report shows the team will need about $855 million in public funds for infrastructure improvements.

New $50.6B plan to repair Illinois infrastructure, more than 200 projects
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Gov. JB Pritzker announced a massive $50.6 billion multi-year program to repair infrastructure across the state, including more than 200 projects.

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.

Illinois lawmakers aim to allow local police to cooperate with ICE
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Several bills in the state legislature are seeking to overturn the Trust Act, which limits the amount of cooperation between local police departments and federal immigration enforcement.

The Chicago Report: Controversy surrounding ICE enforcement in Chicago
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Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Democratic elected officials were defiant Monday after the weekend saw armed federal troops walking around the Loop. Joining us to weigh in is Ed Yohnka, Ere Rendon and Robert Pape.

If Trump admin seeks to deploy troops to Illinois, state will sue, officials say
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Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration is seeking to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois to protect federal immigration personnel and facilities. Pritzker said the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security sent a memo to the Department of War to seek the deployment of troops.

Trump admin seeks to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois, Pritzker says
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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.