Supreme Court’s deliberate review of Donald Trump’s Illinois National Guard plan signals a cautious approach By Daniel C. Vock November 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. President Donald Trump has depended on the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority to uphold his...
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to tackle constitutional violations in immigration raids, ban courthouse arrests By Olivia Olander October 31, 2025 at 3:05 p.m. State lawmakers approved formally banning federal agents from arresting people near courthouses and allowing individuals...
No ruling imminent as Supreme Court asks for more briefing in Illinois National Guard deployment case By Jason Meisner October 29, 2025 at 3:43 p.m. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday asked for more briefing in the ongoing fight over...
Loop businesses uneasy about possible National Guard deployment: ‘It does have a chilling effect on business’ By Brian J. Rogal October 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Downtown restaurants say they've already seen lower foot traffic and instances of staff not showing...
Judge extends restraining order barring National Guard deployment in Illinois as Supreme Court decision looms By Jason Meisner October 22, 2025 at 6:09 p.m. A federal judge in Chicago on Wednesday indefinitely extended her restraining order barring President Donald...
What to know about efforts to block National Guard deployments in Chicago, Portland and other US cities By Christine Fernando October 22, 2025 at 10:09 a.m. President Donald Trump’s attempts to deploy the military in Democratic-led cities has brought a head-spinning...
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accuses Gov. JB Pritzker and media of ‘trying to demonize’ immigration officers By Rick Pearson October 21, 2025 at 4:05 p.m. Speaking in Florida, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker...
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area By Jason Meisner October 18, 2025 at 11:29 a.m. The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National...
‘Political opposition is not rebellion’: Chicago appeals court leaves judge’s order barring National Guard deployment intact By Jason Meisner October 18, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. A federal appeals court in Chicago denied the Trump administration’s request for an emergency stay...
7 Texas National Guard members in Illinois replaced for ‘not meeting mission standards’ when it came to physical fitness By Olivia Stevens October 14, 2025 at 4:41 p.m. The Texas National Guard removed seven soldiers from Illinois amid questions about their physical fitness....