The Latest Breaking News from JB Pritzker

In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.

Chicago "received no notice of any enhanced immigration action by the Trump administration," the city's mayor said.

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

Procurement document requesting more portable toilets for Naval Station Great Lakes reveals how long immigration enforcement agents are expected to be in the Windy City

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."

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

Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) used a series of posts on X to caution Americans against normalizing government overreach, directly criticizing President Donald Trump's law enforcement strategies as a threat to democracy.

Trump has earlier posted AI-generated image of himself in a cowboy hat sitting in front of a burning Chicago, along with the phrase ‘Chipocalypse Now’

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.