The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against Chicago, Cook County and the state of Illinois, accusing ...

The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. government Thursday, contends the state and its subdivisions are impeding federal immigration ...

As immigrant communities entered a third week of fear and uncertainty in the shadow of immigration action, some business ...

You know, what we want is stability. These are folks who contribute to our economy. The city of Chicago, the state of Illinois, is economically strong and vibrant because of the contributions of these ...

Chicago and Illinois laws prevent local law enforcement from asking about a person's immigration status, detaining them because they lack status, and most notably, largely bar officers from ...

Illinois in general and Chicago in particular were to be the focus of immigration enforcement plans under the new Trump administration. After news of those plans leaked out, the focus changed.

That includes in Illinois, where at least 53 residents faced federal charges. They come from all around the state and include a onetime CEO, a Chicago police officer and a member of the Proud Boys.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson ... the mayor’s office has assured the city would continue to comply with the 2017 Illinois Trust Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating ...

“I thought yep, this is what we need to do.” (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune) While some Illinois residents voted to secede from the state, they can’t take action on their ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan, speaks to state troopers and national guardsmen, accompanied by Texas ...

"We're going to start right here in Chicago, Illinois," Homan said during a visit to Chicago last month. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL) said such threats are nothing new to the migrant community.

They reported from Washington. The incoming Trump administration has planned for “post-inauguration” immigration raids in Chicago next week, according to two people familiar with the planning ...