The Latest Breaking News from Federal Plaza

Single Attack Exposed Vulnerability at NYC Federal Hub Housing FBI, ICE, Immigration Court

A lone attacker ignited a fire at NYC's 26 Federal Plaza, raising security concerns. The incident has sparked a federal investigation into potential anti-government motives.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

FBI Calls NYC Federal Plaza Fire 'Anti-Government Attack': Suspect Threatened Bystanders with Airsoft Rifles, Carried Anti-ICE Literature

A man with airsoft rifles set a fire outside a Manhattan federal building, described by the FBI as 'anti-government attack'. The incident is being investigated by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Explosion Rocks NYC Federal Building as Armed Agents Tackle Suspect in Dramatic Arrest

An explosion outside 26 Federal Plaza in NYC led to a rapid FBI response, with one suspect in custody. The motive remains unclear as the investigation continues.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Hundreds gather in Loop to protest police violence and demand justice for Tyre Nichols

After rallying at Federal Plaza the group went on a brief march through the Loop, carrying signs and chanting the names of others killed by police in recent years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 31, 2023

Second day of abortion rights protests focus on the future: ‘We must turn our anger into action’

A day after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision, demonstrators gathered in the Loop Saturday with a renewed determination to “help any way we can.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022

Hundreds rally for abortion rights

Anger over the Supreme Court’s opinion overturning its landmark Roe v. Wade decision brought many to Federal Plaza in the Loop on Friday night.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022

Climate change protesters gather at Federal Plaza in honor of Earth Day

The student-led protest was among dozens of across Illinois that called on legislators to prioritize laws that slow the effects of climate change.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2022

A rally to honor dead Black transgender women turns into chaotic scene

As advocates pleaded for answers around the deaths, another group of activists hijacked the event at Federal Plaza on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2022