Illinois Politics

Can voters expect to see ICE agents at the polls as early voting begins? And, a new report is released about the ICE raid at a South Shore apartment last fall. 

ProPublica put out their latest investigation into the South Shore apartment ICE raid last fall that shows, in the government's own words, the operation was really about going after squatters. 

Early voting is underway in Illinois for the 2026 Midterm Primary Elections. Elections are a hot topic on Capitol Hill right now as President Trump has repeatedly voiced his desire to "nationalize" elections. Rep. Quigley weighs in.

A clip getting a ton of attention online involves a U.S. Congressman from Illinois, Rep. Jonathan Jackson, and President Donald Trump.

Chicago’s City Council says it closed a $1 billion budget gap — but a new report claims the city’s financial hole is actually far deeper. A watchdog group says when you factor in pensions, borrowing, and other obligations, the deficit balloons to $41 billion, or about $43,000 per resident. Meanwhile in Washington, Congressman Jonathan Jackson drew attention at the National Prayer Breakfast, using his prayer to gently push back on President Trump — a moment that’s still sparking conversation across both parties.

Tonight, will Congress enact big changes to ICE and the Dept. of Homeland Security? Illinois Sen. Duckworth tells us she has some red lines. And, the Epstein document release exposes alleged grotesque behavior by so many of the nation's elite. 

A shocking glimpse into the alleged perverse and potentially criminal behavior from some of the country's most powerful political and business elite revealed in the Epstein files. Joining us now is Northwestern Pritzker School of Law professor Ronald Allen. 

Chicago City Council passed a budget that closes a $1 billion gap despite a lack of support from Mayor Johnson. But, a new study by the watchdog group Truth in Accounting says the actual deficit is a wee bit higher than that... more like $41 billion. Judi Willard joins us.

Lawmakers have nine days to agree on funding for ICE and the Dept. of Homeland Security. Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth offered her red lines on a funding bill and it comes after she attended a hearing on Capitol Hill where Marimar Martinez testified.

An Illinois state senator is backing legislation that would prohibit federal immigration agents from becoming law enforcement officers in the state.

Longtime Congressman Lee Hamilton reportedly died earlier Wednesday at his home in Bloomington. 

Lawmakers will soon need to make a decision on DHS funding. And, we dive into discussion on the controversial U of I College Republicans social media post on Alex Pretti. More on The Chicago Report.