Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Chicago-area residents warned federal agents may be about to arrive

Evanston urges residents to report sightings of federal agents as Trump has threatened immigration crackdown

The Guardian - US

Trump Posts 'Chipocalypse Now' Meme, Threatening Chicago Immigration Crackdown: 'Love the Smell of Deportations in the Morning'

Trump's message drew criticism from Illinois governor JB Pritzker who posted: "The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal."

Latin Times

Is Chicago the violent crime capital of the US? What the facts say

Republicans claim it is. Democrats say red states are worse. Both are spinning. The truth lies somewhere in the middle.

Al Jazeera

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Is Illinois Tool Works Stock Underperforming the Dow?

As Illinois Tool Works has underperformed the Dow over the past year, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

US union membership declining in ‘right-to-work’ states, report reveals

Growing divide across US as membership increasing – and wages higher – in states that protect workers’ rights

The Guardian - US

Trump's 'Chicago Meme' Goes Viral—Is POTUS Threatening War on the City?

Donald Trump's viral Chicago meme and his controversial 'Department of War' order have sparked outrage from Illinois leaders and residents. Critics warn the president's rhetoric fuels fear of deportations, undermines democracy and raises fresh questions about his intentions.

International Business Times UK

Governor slams Trump over ‘Department of War’ post amid Chicago federal crackdown protests

Illinois Governor slams Trump over social media post as demonstrations erupt in Chicago and Washington DC over federal crackdown.

Euronews

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Trump threatens ‘war’ on Chicago as thousands protest federal crackdown

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounces Trump as a wanna-be dictator as protesters rally in Chicago and Washington, DC.

Al Jazeera

‘Chipocalypse Now’: Trump threatens Chicago with ‘Department of War’ and suggests ICE raids imminent

‘I love the smell of deportations in the morning…’ Chicago is about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,’ Trump’s TruthSocial post read

The Independent UK

Illinois Governor Warns of ICE Raids in Chicago During Mexican Independence Day

Each year, thousands gather across Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, often with parades and festivals. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said those attending are simply celebrating their heritage and should not be interrupted.

Latin Times

Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states

The Trump administration is investigating Medicaid spending in at least six Democratic-led states that provide comprehensive health coverage to poor and disabled immigrants living in the U.S. without permanent legal status

The Independent UK

‘Multilingual math whiz’: 4-year-old boy from Illinois accepted into Mensa with genius IQ

‘We noticed very early when he had a very unusual curiosity,’ the boy’s mother told The Independent

The Independent UK

Rising Costs Put Illinois Higher Education Out of Reach for Many Families

Illinois public university tuition and fees have increased 66% since 2009, outpacing inflation and leaving students to shoulder more of the financial burden.

International Business Times

Ted Cruz tried to fat shame JB Pritzker during an immigration rant. The Illinois governor had his comeback ready

Texas senator mocks Illinois governor in Newsmax tirade, only for the Democrat to immediately hit back with a reminder of the Republican’s infamous Cancun vacation

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Roll Call

Life after Congress: Glenn Poshard - Roll Call

Once a Democratic congressman from rural Illinois, Glenn Poshard became a university president and still keeps close ties to his district.

The Independent UK

US appeals court reverses lower court, approves Illinois ban on carrying firearms on public transit

A federal appeals court has approved Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms on public transit, reversing a lower court decision that found the prohibition violated the Second Amendment

We Got This Covered

‘What’s he’s talking about’: Donald Trump contradicted by a governor, a judge, and his own vice president

Trump just does his own thing, regardless of what his own people think.

The Independent UK

93-year-old man arrested on murder charge and is accused of fatally stabbing a victim

James E. Pate, 93, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly murdering a woman in Pekin, Illinois

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times

Pritzker, Johnson Push Back Against Trump's Plan to Send Federal Troops to Chicago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to resist Trump's plan to send federal troops and ICE agents to Chicago, calling it unconstitutional and politically motivated.

Reason

Brickbat: Can't You Knock?

In Illinois, Oak Park and River Forest High School removed exterior doors to student bathrooms. The intent was to stop… The post Brickbat: Can't You Knock? appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - US

JB Pritzker calls for ‘all to stand up’ to Trump’s immigration crackdown in Chicago

President is preparing for controversial federal takeover of US city in crusade against immigration ‘sanctuary cities’

Space

Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states Sept. 1-2

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as a cannibal solar storm impact could spark geomagnetic storm conditions Sept. 1-2.

The Independent UK

Noem spoke of woman’s murder and said the suspect was ‘probably in the state.’ Cops just arrested him in Mexico

Gabriel P. Calixto was located and arrested on Thursday in Mexico after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Illinois activist Emma Shafer, in July 2023

The Guardian - US

Illinois launches LGBTQ+ legal hotline amid Trump-led onslaught

Governor JB Pritzker’s promotion of phone line comes as other US states have faced rollbacks of LGBTQ+ initiatives

Benzinga

TikTok Creator Claims He Buys And Returns 110-Pound Anvils To 'Overthrow Amazon' And Won't Stop 'Until Someone Does Something'

An Illinois TikTok creator says he has spent months buying 110-pound anvils on Amazon.com and sending them back for free, a viral stunt he claims will "overthrow Amazon.com."

1 … 21 22 23 24

People

Alexandria OcasioCortez

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Trump Administration

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.