Chicago is in the Trump administration's sights for its next immigration crackdown

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump's administration plans to surge officers to Chicago for an immigration crackdown in its latest move to expand the federal law enforcement presence in major Democratic-run cities, according to two U.S. officials....

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: People Made Visible Inc

People Made Visible Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $25,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the...

Chicago braces for federal troops on city streets

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The next phase of the Trump crime and immigration crackdown could begin as soon as next week in America’s third-largest city, Chicago. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, White House Border Czar Tom Homan...

Chicago prepares for Trump's possible deployment of National Guard

“Mr President, do not come to Chicago. You are neither wanted here nor needed here,” he said. CHICAGO CRIME Trump has justified his decision by painting a bleak picture of crime in Chicago, calling it a “disaster”. Illinois Republicans have echoed...

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Oak Leyden Developmental Services

R.J. McMahon, Chief Executive Officer at Oak Leyden Developmental Services | LinkedinR.J. McMahon, Chief Executive Officer at Oak Leyden Developmental Services | Linkedin Oak Leyden Developmental Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives...

Chicago’s public defender explains why Illinois should fight Trump’s threats on cashless bail

President Trump on Monday issued an executive order that purports to block federal funds from state and local governments that have moved away from cash bail in an effort to stop jailing people just because they can’t afford to pay to secure their...

Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown

Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown

Chicago is in the Trump administration's sights for its next immigration crackdown

Illinois Extension to Host Inaugural Stormwater Leadership Summit

To address this, University of Illinois Extension is bringing together leaders to develop collaborative solutions. The inaugural Stormwater Leadership Summit will take place on Thursday, September 25th at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The daylong...

Chicago murals: River North painting celebrates childhood, nature and wonder

Mexican artist Carlos Alberto was home in Guadalajara City when he got a call from folks he knew at Street Art for Mankind, a nonprofit that commissions large-scale murals around the world to inspire social change. A London muralist had a family...

Illinois DOGE Profile: Prairie State College

Dr. Michael D. Anthony President | Prairie State CollegeDr. Michael D. Anthony President | Prairie State College Prairie State College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state,...

Chicago appears resigned to fate and is prepping for federal troop arrival – and it could happen next week

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Immigration News Today: Immigrants Often Help Bring Criminals to Justice. Will That Change?

Around the U.S. Immigrants often help bring criminals to justice. Will that change with Trump crackdown? A new study finds immigrants are more likely to report crimes than U.S. citizens. Some worry aggressive ICE actions will change that. — USA...

The Plan of Chicago Book by Barry Pearce

The Plan of Chicago has an unusual structure –nine linked stories set in nine Chicago neighborhoods – and unusual range. The characters – half men, half women – include immigrants from Poland, Mexico, Ireland, and Somalia. They work as...

Illinois quick hits: Foreign national indicted for fraud; Chicago Public Schools budget approved

Foreign national indicted for fraud A foreign national has been indicted in U.S. District Court in Chicago for allegedly defrauding numerous individuals out of at least $2.6 million and willfully evading income taxes. Jawad Fakroune, 45, also...

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

Chicago resident Cata Truss joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s proposal to send the National Guard to help curb crime in Chicago and the reaction from local leaders. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump...

"Taste of Black Excellence" returning for its second year in Blue Island, Illinois

Chicago is a foodie town, and one event next weekend is showcasing food rich with black history. The second annual Taste of Black Excellence will feature all black women chefs and celebrate African American culture through food. Chef Ora Thompson,...

Shadow Arrests: Chicago Police Make Growing Use of Forced Psychiatric Hospitalization

On a gloomy Sunday afternoon in Chicago, Sgt. Andrew Dakuras hopped out of his patrol car in front of a downtown highrise and strolled into the elevator, finishing a text as the doors closed. He rode up to the 31st floor, exited and stopped at the...

Mayor Johnson sees budget hole deepen, and takes a big political hit, after Chicago school board's defiance

Chicago will end the year in the red for the second straight year after Mayor Brandon Johnson suffered a devastating blow from the city’s school board, which this week balked at authorizing a short-term, high-interest loan to reimburse the city...