Vance indicates there are no current plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.
Vice President Discusses National Guard Situation in Chicago On Wednesday, Vice President Vance stated that there isn’t an immediate plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago as a means to address rising crime, following weeks of discussions from President Trump. When asked about the potential number of National Guard members and the timeline for […]
Chicago Democrats turn down federal assistance as holiday shootings rise throughout the city
Chicago’s Labor Day Violence Raises Alarms During the Civil War, generals awaited a daily “butcher bill,” a term reflecting casualties from the day’s battles. Over the recent Labor Day weekend in Chicago, that butcher bill saw 58 people shot, with eight fatalities attributed to gun violence. Currently, Chicago averages one murder a day, according to […]
Trump suggests sending federal agents to another crime-heavy blue city apart from Chicago
Federal Agents Consideration for New Orleans Amid Crime Concerns President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of sending federal law enforcement to another city plagued by violent crime—this time, New Orleans—instead of focusing solely on Chicago. This comes on the heels of his claimed success in tackling crime in various regions. On Wednesday, Trump indicated […]
Pritzker calls Trump’s suggestion of sending troops to Chicago ‘an insult’
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) expressed his frustration over President Trump’s recent suggestion that the governor sought help from him regarding crime in Chicago. This news came to light during a press conference on Tuesday. “It’s disappointing for all citizens to think that the governor should be asking a political party’s president for resources that […]
Mom from Chicago, Kathleen Miles, attacked by repeat offender William Livingston in Downtown incident.
A mother from the suburbs of Chicago was randomly attacked by a group of assailants while heading home from work, prompting President Trump to consider sending in the National Guard to address the city’s rampant crime issue. Kathleen Miles sustained multiple broken bones, bruises, and a concussion as a result of an unprovoked assault near […]
Former police chief claims Pritzker and Johnson are ‘worried’ about Trump addressing crime in Chicago.
Former Police Director Critiques Illinois Democrats on Crime Response Jody Weiss, the former director of the Chicago Police Department, recently criticized two prominent Illinois Democrats, expressing concerns that President Donald Trump might be effective in addressing crime in the city. Following Trump’s push for a crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., both Governor J.B. Pritzker […]
Trump promises to deploy troops to Chicago even with Pritzker’s disapproval.
President Donald Trump and his administration have initiated a strong push against Illinois lawmakers who declined to send National Guard troops to Chicago following a violent Labor Day weekend in the city. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other officials have made it clear that they do not want National Guard troops in Chicago. Yet, Trump’s […]
Michael Korosa, a convicted felon from Chicago, has been released from jail following a manslaughter charge related to the death of Elijah Flores at a train station.
A man from Chicago, who has a felony background, was released from prison on Monday while a 9-year-old boy’s death remains under investigation following the attack on August 10. Michael Corosa, 52, faces charges of felony involuntary manslaughter after the tragic death of Elijah Flores occurred during a robbery that went wrong. At the time […]
Chicago Prefers Not to Have Troops on Our Streets
Response to Rising Crime in Chicago Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are resisting plans to deploy federal agents in light of the recent surge in violence over Labor Day weekend, where numerous shootings and fatalities occurred. On Tuesday morning, former President Trump took to social media, claiming he could “solve” Chicago’s […]
DHS urges Illinois officials as National Guard deployment for Chicago approaches
DHS Pressures Illinois Amid Chicago’s Security Concerns The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is increasing its pressure on leaders in Illinois due to an anticipated rise in National Guard and federal immigration enforcement in Chicago. President Donald Trump has suggested a potential involvement of the federal government in Chicago, referencing discussions about placing immigration officials […]