Chicago ranks first in bedbug infestations for the fifth consecutive year

Living in a city often means dealing with things like heavy traffic and crowded streets, but pests? Not everyone considers that. Orkin has put out its latest Bedbug report, highlighting which cities are facing severe infestations. This report uses treatment data from both commercial and residential settings in various metropolitan areas covering the period from […]
Trump criticizes Illinois Governor Pritzker and the Chicago mayor as equally lacking in ability.

President Donald Trump has been vocal once again, trading barbs with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson late Tuesday as Chicago dealt with another violent weekend. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized Pritzker as “incompetent” and remarked that Johnson was “not that good,” referencing the city’s crime stats from that […]
‘They’re All Gone’: Watters Criticizes ‘White Men For Harris’ Guest After Claiming National Guard Isn’t Necessary in Chicago

On Tuesday, Jesse Watters from Fox News suspended Mike Nellis, a senior adviser to former Vice President Kamala Harris, after Nellis asserted that the National Guard wasn’t necessary to tackle crime in Chicago. During a media appearance on Friday, President Donald Trump mentioned he was thinking about deploying the National Guard to Chicago, following its […]
Illinois officials oppose Trump’s possible National Guard initiative for Chicago.

Pushback Against Trump’s Proposal for National Guard in Chicago Illinois officials are opposing President Donald Trump’s suggestion to send National Guard troops to Chicago in an effort to combat crime, a strategy he is reportedly applying to several major U.S. cities, including New York. Local leaders have firmly stated that these troops are not needed […]
See Chicago Resident Rejects Democrats’ Preferred Story on Crime

Chicago Resident Critiques Crime Statistics and Suggests National Guard Deployment A resident of Chicago expressed skepticism on Tuesday about claims from local Democrats regarding decreasing crime rates, instead advocating for the involvement of President Donald Trump’s National Guard to address safety concerns. Ameenah Haqque shared her thoughts with CNN law enforcement correspondent Whitney Wild, suggesting […]
White House responds to Illinois Democrats regarding possible troop threat in Chicago

White House Responds to Criticism Over Trump’s Threat to Deploy Security Forces in Chicago The White House has addressed ongoing criticism from Illinois Democrats regarding President Donald Trump’s suggestion of sending security forces to Chicago. “These Democrats often complain about city crimes on cable news instead of ensuring their residents are safe,” stated White House […]
Chicago ranks as the city with the highest bedbug infestations for the fifth consecutive year.

Latest Bedbug Report Reveals City Rankings Urban life often comes with expectations of busy streets and crowded sidewalks, but pests aren’t usually front of mind for most people. Orkin has released its latest report highlighting the cities experiencing significant bedbug infestations. This survey draws data from both residential and commercial treatments in metropolitan areas, covering […]
See Mayor Brandon Johnson’s response to being asked about accepting additional police funding in Chicago.

Chicago Mayor Dodges Questions on Federal Funding for Police Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago has been hesitant to respond when asked about accepting federal funding to bolster the local police force. This concern arises as President Donald Trump announces plans to deploy the National Guard to the city. Johnson, along with other Democratic leaders in […]
Chicago residents back Trump’s plan for federal police intervention

Concerns Over Chicago’s Violence Prompt Calls for Federal Reinforcement After another violent weekend, some residents in Chicago expressed a desire for reinforcements if President Trump chooses to federalize the police in the city. Trump introduced this idea during a press conference at the Oval Office on Friday, coinciding with 12 days without any murders in […]
Pritzker responds to Trump’s National Guard warning: ‘Stay away from Chicago’

Illinois Governor Warns Against National Guard Deployment Last week, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker expressed concerns to President Trump regarding potential National Guard troop deployments to Chicago. This follows Trump’s suggestion that he might target a Democratic-run city next. During a press conference on Monday, surrounded by local and state Democratic leaders, Pritzker recounted an incident […]