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US Education 1 day ago

Preliminary data shows Chicago Public Schools enrollment falls to historic low: report

Chicago Public Schools faced continued enrollment decline as student numbers fall to historic lows, leaving approximately 150 schools operating at half capacity or less.

Chicago 4 days ago

Chicago-area mayor, congressional candidate brags about lengths he's gone to flummox ICE

Chicago-area Mayor Daniel Biss warned residents about potential ICE raids and described his actions to protect them from federal immigration enforcement.

Sanctuary Cities 4 days ago

Pritzker critic in House introduces bill to crack down on sanctuary states 'gambling' with lives

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., is introducing a bill to crack down on sanctuary states “gambling with American lives" by allowing illegal immigrants to obtain commercial driver’s licenses.

Fox News Flash 4 days ago

Tom Homan defends Chicago ICE raids as Illinois Gov. Pritzker claims targets are not criminals

Border czar Tom Homan rejects Gov. JB Pritzker’s claim ICE arrests non-criminals, insisting the agency targets predators, gangs as raids ramp up in Chicago.

Charlie Kirk 4 days ago

JB Pritzker condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk's death, says Trump's rhetoric 'often foments it'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker condemned the assassination of Charlie Kirk while criticizing President Donald Trump's rhetoric for "fomenting" political violence.

Immigration 5 days ago

Former ICE chief reveals what to expect from major Chicago immigration operation

"Operation Midway Blitz" begins in Chicago amid Supreme Court ruling on ICE operations and opposition from Illinois Democratic leaders to a federal law enforcement surge.

Fox News Flash 5 days ago

Grieving Illinois father blames sanctuary policies as ICE issues crackdown in daughter's honor

A grieving Illinois father blames Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies after his daughter was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant in a drunk driving crash.

Maryland 6 days ago

Dem governors suddenly crack down on crime as Trump’s National Guard threats loom

Maryland, California, and New Mexico governors have boosted local law enforcement resources as President Donald Trump pushes National Guard deployment to crime-riddled areas.

Fox News Flash September 8

Chicago Democrat warns 'history will prove' party wrong on crime as officials reject Trump's help

Chicago alderman Raymond Lopez criticizes fellow Democrats Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson for downplaying crime concerns while opposing Trump's proposed crackdown.

Donald Trump September 7

Democrats slam Trump for 'war' threats targeting US cities: 'Not your war zone'

Democrats across the country are criticizing President Donald Trump for a social media post that appeared to threaten Chicago with deportations and the U.S. military.

Chicago September 6

Chicago mayor calls Trump's federalization threats 'beneath the honor of our nation,' protests planned

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls on citizens to protect the city from President Donald Trump after social media post targeting Chicago.

VIDEO September 5

Sean Hannity: Democrats have exposed themselves as the pro-crime party

Fox News host Sean Hannity tears into Democrats' opposition to President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime on 'Hannity.'

VIDEO September 4

Former Illinois governor ridicules Pritzker for 'politicizing' what could save 'HUNDREDS' of lives in Black, Latino communities

Former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich argues the state's current governor has it all 'upside down' on crime on 'The Story.'

Illinois September 4

Federal appeals court approves Illinois restrictions on carrying guns on public transit

A federal appeals court approved Illinois' ban on carrying firearms on public transit, reversing a lower court ruling that found the gun restrictions unconstitutional.

VIDEO September 3

Harold Ford Jr. tells Dems to focus more on the crime ‘problem’ and not the ‘process’

‘The Five’ discusses former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot saying the city doesn’t have a crime problem.

Opinion September 3

Democrats have let Chicago crime ruin everything. Trump can help save lives

My brother was murdered in Chicago and I know why Trump should send aid to address the city's crime crisis over local Democratic officials' objections.

VIDEO September 2

Most Chicagoans admit crime is 'completely out of control': Nicole Parker

Fox News contributor Nicole Parker asks Chicago residents about crime and whether President Donald Trump should deploy the National Guard on 'Hannity.'

Media September 2

MSNBC host urges Pritzker to do the 'radical' thing and work with Trump

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough argued on Tuesday that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should partner with President Donald Trump to combat crime in his home state.

VIDEO September 2

Trump's crime crackdown is a threat to Dems' 'stranglehold' on the urban vote, Laura Ingraham argues

Fox News host Laura Ingraham lays out the threat to Democrats' grip on Chicago's urban vote on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Justice Department September 2

Trump's Justice Department moves to block blue state from giving financial aid to illegals

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving to block a recent, controversial Illinois law extending student financial aid to illegal immigrants. 

Fox News Flash September 2

Pirro tears into Pritzker after deadly weekend in Chicago: 'He should be ashamed of himself'

Jeanine Pirro blasted Democrats for resisting Trump’s crime crackdown, pointing to Chicago’s bloody Labor Day weekend that left dozens wounded and several dead.

Immigration September 2

Popular Dem city put on notice after violent chaos erupts over holiday weekend: 'Needs help badly'

The Department of Homeland Security increases pressure on Illinois and Chicago leaders as President Trump threatens federal law enforcement surge.

Illinois September 2

Drowned 63-year-old Illinois man's death deemed a homicide: Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

The drowning of 63-year-old Nabil Abzal, known as "Captain Bill," has been ruled a homicide. President Donald Trump has been railing against crime in the Windy City.

Crime September 2

Felon charged in 9-year-old's train station death walks from blue city jail while awaiting trial: report

A Chicago man with a felony record faces involuntary manslaughter charges after 9-year-old Elijah Flores died after an Aug. 10 train station attack.

Media September 2

Chicago residents beg for more help as crime wreaks 'havoc’ on neighborhoods

President Donald Trump proposed sending the National Guard to Chicago to address crime, sparking debate among residents and officials about the city's safety solutions.

Chicago August 31

Chicago police will not collaborate with National Guard, federal agents if Trump moves on deployment: mayor

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday to prohibit the city's police officers from collaborating with National Guard troops or federal agents.

Immigration August 29

Noem demands Pritzker 'abandon' liberal immigration policies after alleged killer caught

Mexican national Gabriel P. Calixto was arrested for allegedly stabbing 24-year-old Emma Shafer to death in Springfield, Illinois, in July 2023.

Immigration August 29

Trump's looming Chicago takeover puts violent illegal immigrant crimes in spotlight: 'Incompetent mayor'

Chicago faces a possible National Guard deployment as the Trump administration targets blue cities after major arrests in Washington, D.C., including alleged gang members.

Crime August 28

Chicago restaurant owner slams city leadership over crime: 'We want law and order'

Chicago business owner, who says he has "been a Democrat for so many years" blasted Democratic leaders on handling crime.

J.B. Pritzker August 28

Pritzker says 'action will be met with a response' after Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state "will not stand idly by" if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.