Chicago

Fox Nation 8 hours ago

Mobsters take center stage in new Fox Nation crime series exploring iconic Mafia moments

A new Fox Nation series chronicles American organized crime from Prohibition-era Chicago to 1980s New York through five episodes about infamous mobsters.

Chicago 2 days ago

Suspect fatally shot after allegedly driving vehicle into ICE officers during attempted vehicle stop

An ICE officer was severely injured and a suspect fatally shot during a vehicle stop in Chicago after the man allegedly drove into the arrest team.

Chicago 2 days ago

Chicago-area mayor, congressional candidate brags about lengths he's gone to flummox ICE

Chicago-area Mayor Daniel Biss warned residents about potential ICE raids and described his actions to protect them from federal immigration enforcement.

Immigration 3 days ago

Architect of LA ICE raids reportedly arrives in Chicago as focus shifts to Windy City, agent's history

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker condemns the arrival of immigration enforcement leader Gregory Bovino in Chicago as DHS launches Operation Midway Blitz targeting criminals.

Chicago 3 days ago

ICE arrests 'pedophiles, rapists, abusers' in Chicago sanctuary city crackdown operation

ICE arrested several criminal illegal immigrants in Chicago for crimes including sexual assault, rape and armed robbery as part of Operation Midway Blitz.

Immigration 4 days ago

Former ICE chief reveals what to expect from major Chicago immigration operation

"Operation Midway Blitz" begins in Chicago amid Supreme Court ruling on ICE operations and opposition from Illinois Democratic leaders to a federal law enforcement surge.

Fox News Flash 4 days ago

Grieving Illinois father blames sanctuary policies as ICE issues crackdown in daughter's honor

A grieving Illinois father blames Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies after his daughter was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant in a drunk driving crash.

Donald Trump 4 days ago

Legal experts predict Trump will win National Guard battle despite federal judge ruling

Trump faces legal challenges over National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, but the president is threatening similar action in Chicago, New York and other cities.

Chicago 5 days ago

ICE agents break car window to arrest resisting illegal immigrant in exclusive Fox News ride-along

Multiple arrests have already taken place as ICE's Operation Midway Blitz gets underway in Chicago, targeting criminal illegal immigrants.

Opinion 5 days ago

Chicago's killing fields: Activists cry about Trump while families bury kids

Over Labor Day weekend, gun violence in Chicago left nine dead and 52 wounded, intensifying debate over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s opposition to deploying the National Guard.

Crime 5 days ago

Blue city police blasted for ‘embarrassing’ tips to robbery victims as crime spikes, veteran officer says

Chicago police advised robbery victims to remain calm and gather witness information after eight violent robberies in Grant Park and Loop areas last month.

Opinion 5 days ago

Progressive cities face billions in economic losses as retail crime surges 93% since 2019

American cities face billions in losses as retail theft reaches $112 billion annually, forcing major stores to close and tourism to decline in progressive-led areas.

Police and Law Enforcement 6 days ago

Chicago cops struggle to staff streets as Trump presses on crime

The Chicago Police Department remains 2,000 officers short since the anti-cop rhetoric that washed across the US in 2020, city data show.

Fox News Flash 6 days ago

Chicago Democrat warns 'history will prove' party wrong on crime as officials reject Trump's help

Chicago alderman Raymond Lopez criticizes fellow Democrats Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson for downplaying crime concerns while opposing Trump's proposed crackdown.

Media 6 days ago

Going inside FBI Chicago field office as agents confront drug cartels and violent gangs in crime-ridden city

Chicago served as a major drug distribution hub due to its central location and transportation networks, driving gang violence according to FBI officials.

White House 6 days ago

Chicago crime, National Guard push move to forefront of Trump’s week

President Donald Trump doubles down over the weekend on his plan to deploy National Guard members to U.S. cities to address crime, singles out Chicago.

Chicago 6 days ago

Trump clashes with reporters after Chicago ‘war’ meme: ‘That’s not war, that’s common sense’

President Donald Trump posted a provocative "Apocalypse Now" meme about Chicago deportations, sparking outrage from Illinois officials and a tense confrontation with NBC News.

Donald Trump September 7

Democrats slam Trump for 'war' threats targeting US cities: 'Not your war zone'

Democrats across the country are criticizing President Donald Trump for a social media post that appeared to threaten Chicago with deportations and the U.S. military.

Chicago September 6

Chicago mayor calls Trump's federalization threats 'beneath the honor of our nation,' protests planned

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls on citizens to protect the city from President Donald Trump after social media post targeting Chicago.

Donald Trump September 6

Trump roils Chicago Democrats with 'Apocalypse Now' meme hinting at National Guard deployment

President Trump gave possibly the strongest hint yet of deploying federal troops to Chicago by posting a parody meme of himself as a commander at war.

Media September 5

Stephen A. Smith argues that the egos of Dem leaders are keeping them from accepting Trump's help on crime

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith told Fox News that both Democratic and Republican politicians prioritize party loyalty over addressing Chicago's violent crime epidemic.

Media September 5

J.B. Pritzker says he lives 'rent-free' in Trump's head, defends Chicago's crime statistics

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended Chicago's crime statistics as President Donald Trump plans to deploy the National Guard to the city, claiming that he lives "rent-free" in the president's head.

Media September 4

Pritzker urged to avoid playing politics on crime issue by former Obama advisor

CNN political commentator David Axelrod urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker against playing 2028 politics on the crime issue as he tried to counter President Donald Trump's efforts.

Chicago September 4

Top Chicago officials demand crime crackdown as mayor fights Trump over looming takeover: '100% need help'

Independent and Democratic aldermen in Chicago express mixed views on federal crime intervention as city leaders clash over law enforcement strategies.

Media September 4

Their teenage son was killed in the backyard. Now a Chicago family wants Trump to 'bring on' the troops

Natives of Chicago are open to President Donald Trump sending in National Guard troops after losing their son to gun violence and witnessing crime in the Windy City get worse.

Fox News Flash September 4

Chicago resident goes after city’s ‘progressive Democratic gang’ for refusing Trump’s federal help on crime

Chicago Flips Red founder Zoe Leigh criticizes city and state leaders as the 'Useless Five' for rejecting President Trump's federal help offer amid ongoing violence.

US protests September 3

New anti-Trump crime cleanup protests echo defund the police movement that rocked 2020

A crime expert compares Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge with the 2020 defund police movement as both reject tougher criminal consequences.

Opinion September 3

Democrats have let Chicago crime ruin everything. Trump can help save lives

My brother was murdered in Chicago and I know why Trump should send aid to address the city's crime crisis over local Democratic officials' objections.

Media September 3

Former Chicago police official says Democrats are 'afraid' a Trump crime crackdown in the city would work

Jody Weis argued the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor are afraid federal assistance would show what committed politicians can accomplish against crime.

White House September 3

Trump escalates fight with Pritzker as bloody Chicago weekend sparks troop warning

President Donald Trump and his administration have launched a crusade against Illinois lawmakers who’ve refused offers to send in National Guard troops to Chicago following a violent Labor Day weekend in the city.