Winter storm socks Chicago area
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Northwest Indiana and the northern suburbs while much of the Chicago area has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory.
Judge to rule Thursday whether to extend limits on immigration agents' use of force
A federal judge said she will rule Thursday morning on a request to place long-term limits on federal immigration agents' use of force in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz.
Judge will issue order on Broadview ICE facility Wednesday afternoon
A federal judge will issue a temporary restraining order against the Department of Homeland Security over conditions at the Broadview ICE facility, but that order and what it contains won't be known until Wednesday afternoon.
Federal hearing Tuesday over alleged inhumane conditions inside Broadview ICE facility
Last week, a lawsuit was filed claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys.
Chicago restaurants and organizations step in with SNAP benefits in limbo
The Trump administration on Monday said the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be partially funded after judges' rulings required food aid program to continue.
Chicago area food banks, pantries need help as SNAP benefits lapse
Food banks and food pantries across Illinois and in the Chicago area need the public's help more than ever as they brace for a massive surge in demand when SNAP benefits lapse Saturday.
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino to sit for deposition in Chicago
At 10 a.m. Thursday, Bovino began testifying for a deposition that is expected to last about five hours.
Judge orders Bovino to meet with her daily, report all non-immigration arrests
A federal judge in Chicago has ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to meet with her daily in person after numerous alleged violations of a use of force restraining order.
Bovino in court Tuesday amid complaints about agents' use of tear gas
Attorneys said what happened in one incident in Little Village and another in Old Irving Park shows a pattern of force by federal agents that goes beyond what a court allowed during an enforcement operation.
Harvey announces furloughs amid ongoing financial distress
The City of Harvey is reducing operations, and city offices will operate on limited hours due to "staffing and budget constraints."
Judge questions ICE, Border Patrol on use of force, body cameras
A federal judge in Chicago is questioning top officials from ICE and Border Patrol over body cameras federal agents' use of force in Operation Midway Blitz.
Broadview residents say area around ICE facility feels like "a fortress"
The fence outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois must come down by 11:59 p.m. today, per a judge's order.
6-year-old shot on Bishop Ford Freeway
The 6-year-old boy was riding in the car with his mother when someone opened fire.
Pritzker says Trump seeking to deploy 100 troops to protect ICE
"What I have warned of is now being realized. One thing is clear: none of what Trump is doing is making Illinois safer," Pritzker said.
More tension and clashes between protesters and ICE agents at Broadview immigration facility
Federal agents deployed pepper balls at 50 to 75 protesters standing outside the facility, despite the fencing. At least two protesters were detained on Friday morning.