'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.
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 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.
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.
Pritzker talks how federal deployments are impacting students, takes jabs at Trump
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.
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.
Illinois leaders call Charlie Kirk shooting ‘horrifying,’ condemn political violence
Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Gov. Pritzker warns immigration enforcement could militarize cities
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'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
Gov. Pritzker held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in Pilsen, addressing concerns on increased ICE activity in the Chicago area.
Gov. Pritzker held a press conference Tuesday afternoon in Pilsen, addressing concerns on increased ICE activity in the Chicago area.
Pritzker, Johnson weigh in on ICE's Operation Midway Blitz
The Department of Homeland Security launched Operation Midway Blitz on Monday, an effort to crack down on undocumented immigrants in Chicago and Illinois.
The Department of Homeland Security launched Operation Midway Blitz on Monday, an effort to crack down on undocumented immigrants in Chicago and Illinois.
Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground
As President Donald Trump threatens to expand immigration raids and deploy the National Guard, Chicago has become the latest flashpoint in a broader national struggle over how far the federal government can push local authorities to cooperate with its immigration agenda.
As President Donald Trump threatens to expand immigration raids and deploy the National Guard, Chicago has become the latest flashpoint in a broader national struggle over how far the federal government can push local authorities to cooperate with its immigration agenda.
Independence parade draws crowds Pritzker, Durbin decry Trump post threatening Chicago: 'Disgusting'
President Donald Trump on Saturday morning appeared to threaten the City of Chicago with deportations on a post on Truth Social in which he used an AI-generated parody of a war movie.
President Donald Trump on Saturday morning appeared to threaten the City of Chicago with deportations on a post on Truth Social in which he used an AI-generated parody of a war movie.
Officials urging vigilance amid ICE, National Guard plans
Local Latino leaders are showing a united front amid uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement and National Guard deployment in Chicago.
Local Latino leaders are showing a united front amid uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement and National Guard deployment in Chicago.
Pritzker reaffirms support for immigrant students amid federal concerns
Governor JB Pritzker met with educators and students at Prairie Oak Elementary, stressing that Illinois schools must remain safe havens for immigrant families as districts brace for potential federal enforcement near campuses.
Governor JB Pritzker met with educators and students at Prairie Oak Elementary, stressing that Illinois schools must remain safe havens for immigrant families as districts brace for potential federal enforcement near campuses.
Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says
The Trump administration has informed local officials that its promised immigration enforcement surge in Chicago will operate seven days a week for about six weeks, according to the mayor of a suburb that houses an immigration processing center.
The Trump administration has informed local officials that its promised immigration enforcement surge in Chicago will operate seven days a week for about six weeks, according to the mayor of a suburb that houses an immigration processing center.
Pritzker: If Trump sends federal troops to Chicago, we'll 'immediately go to court'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he is prepared to take President Donald Trump to court if the White House follows through on threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he is prepared to take President Donald Trump to court if the White House follows through on threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago.
Gov. Pritzker vows legal action if federal agents deployed to Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker held a press conference on Thursday, discussing the plan of action if Trump sends National Guard and ICE agents to Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker held a press conference on Thursday, discussing the plan of action if Trump sends National Guard and ICE agents to Chicago.
Pritzker: Federal agents could begin operations in Chicago this weekend
Gov. J.B. Pritzker suggested Wednesday that federal agents could arrive in Chicago as soon as Friday and begin operations over the weekend, though the deployment has not been officially confirmed.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker suggested Wednesday that federal agents could arrive in Chicago as soon as Friday and begin operations over the weekend, though the deployment has not been officially confirmed.
Pritzker meets with community violence intervention leaders
The Trump Administration is locked in multiple legal battles with Governor Pritzker and the state of Illinois.
The Trump Administration is locked in multiple legal battles with Governor Pritzker and the state of Illinois.
Pritzker: National Guard could begin action in Chicago on Saturday
Gov. Pritzker held a press conference on Wednesday and discussed the latest on Trump's threat to bring the National Guard threat to Chicago.
Gov. Pritzker held a press conference on Wednesday and discussed the latest on Trump's threat to bring the National Guard threat to Chicago.
Chicago suburb named safest, richest U.S. city in new 2025 ranking
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
National Guard in Chicago: Everything we know
It may be just a matter of time now before President Trump sends National Guard troops into Chicago. He?s promising to expand his crime crackdown beyond the nation?s capital.
It may be just a matter of time now before President Trump sends National Guard troops into Chicago. He?s promising to expand his crime crackdown beyond the nation?s capital.
'We're going in': Trump to deploy National Guard to Chicago, Pritzker pushes back
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violent crime, though he did not provide a timeline. In response, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and other leaders vowed to push back against the White House.
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violent crime, though he did not provide a timeline. In response, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and other leaders vowed to push back against the White House.