JB Pritzker responds after Illinois sues Trump admin over National Guard deployment
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.
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
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.
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.
Supreme Court begins new term with major cases on presidential power
The justices return to the bench this week to take on high-stakes cases that could reshape the limits of presidential authority.
The justices return to the bench this week to take on high-stakes cases that could reshape the limits of presidential authority.
Chicago establishes ICE-free zones: Here's what we know
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday signed an executive order creating "ICE-free zones" across Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday signed an executive order creating "ICE-free zones" across Chicago.
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.
State and city officials filed a lawsuit to block the Trump admin from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
Brandon Johnson announces new ICE-free zones in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order, establishing ICE-free zones on city property.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order, establishing ICE-free zones on city property.
Chicago leaders respond to National Guard coming
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.
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
The White House has confirmed President Trump has authorized sending 300 guard members to Illinois--despite the governor's objections.
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.
Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump admin intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard troops after the governor refused to do so himself.
Sen. Durbin calls out president's administration for withholding funds
Illinois senator Dick Durbin is calling out President Trump for freezing more than two-billion dollars meant for transit infrastructure.
Illinois senator Dick Durbin is calling out President Trump for freezing more than two-billion dollars meant for transit infrastructure.
Elon Musk makes history as first person ever to hit $500B net worth milestone: report
Elon Musk on Wednesday reportedly became the first person in history with a net worth of $500 billion.
Elon Musk on Wednesday reportedly became the first person in history with a net worth of $500 billion.
Trump gives Hamas final deadline or 'all hell' will break loose
With fighting escalating and civilians fleeing, President Donald Trump warns that "all hell" will break loose if Hamas doesn't respond to his peace deal by Sunday.
With fighting escalating and civilians fleeing, President Donald Trump warns that "all hell" will break loose if Hamas doesn't respond to his peace deal by Sunday.
Madigan reportedly denied bond in corruption case
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been denied bond in his corruption case, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been denied bond in his corruption case, according to the Chicago Tribune.
ICE tracking app removed from Apple App Store
Apple has removed ICEBlock, a controversial app used to track ICE activities, from its App Store. The removal follows a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas where the alleged gunman reportedly looked up tracking apps ahead of the shooting.
Apple has removed ICEBlock, a controversial app used to track ICE activities, from its App Store. The removal follows a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas where the alleged gunman reportedly looked up tracking apps ahead of the shooting.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects over 'race-based contracting'
White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects.
White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects.
AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
Video shows woman in Chicago wipe dog poop on Cybertruck; sleuths say they found her
A woman in Chicago was caught on camera wiping dog poop on a Tesla Cybertruck that was covered in an American flag decal and featured Donald Trump’s signature.
A woman in Chicago was caught on camera wiping dog poop on a Tesla Cybertruck that was covered in an American flag decal and featured Donald Trump’s signature.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
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From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.