Professor faces felony battery charges following riots at an ICE facility in Illinois
University of Chicago Professor Arrested During Protest A professor at the University of Chicago was taken into custody on Friday after being linked to a violent unrest at an ICE facility in the suburbs. Eman Abdelhadi, an associate professor in the university’s Comparative Human Development department, faces multiple charges, including two counts of aggravated battery […]
White House criticizes Illinois Governor Pritzker for turning down Trump’s National Guard request
White House Criticizes Illinois Governor Over Crime Response The White House has taken aim at Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for his refusal to send the National Guard to help combat crime in Chicago. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson described the situation as “lawlessness and chaos,” implying that Pritzker should prioritize the safety of his city. […]
Trump deploying 400 Texas National Guard soldiers to Illinois as protests against ICE persist: Pritzker
Deployment of Texas Guards in Illinois Amid Protests President Trump is sending 400 Texas State Guard troops to Illinois and several other states as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensify, according to Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement on Sunday night. Illinois Democrats have taken issue with Trump’s characterization of the situation as an “invasion,” […]
Pritzker: 400 Texas National Guard troops are being deployed to Illinois and Oregon
Illinois Governor Criticizes Troop Deployment as “Trump Invasion” On Sunday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker referred to the deployment of hundreds of Texas State Guard members to his state and Oregon as a “Trump invasion.” Governor Pritzker stated, “Tonight, President Trump has ordered 400 members of the Texas State Guard to go to Illinois, Oregon, and […]
Trump plans to send 300 National Guard troops from Illinois to Chicago due to ongoing violence and disorder.
National Guard Deployment in Chicago Amid Protests On October 3, 2025, President Donald Trump sanctioned the deployment of 300 National Guard members in Chicago. This decision comes as a response to escalating violence and disturbances linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The situation intensified when ICE agents shot an armed woman who […]
Trump plans to take control of the Illinois National Guard, says Pritzker
Illinois National Guard Federated Amidst Tensions On Saturday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzkter announced that the Trump administration plans to federate the state’s National Guard to assist with law enforcement efforts in Chicago and Prairie areas. “Earlier today, I received an ultimatum from the Trump administration’s War Department: either I mobilize our National Guard or they […]
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker dismisses demand to send troops to Chicago before anticipated federal intervention.
Conflict Between Illinois Governor and Trump Administration Over Troop Deployment In a tense exchange, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker claimed that the Trump administration issued an ultimatum regarding troop deployment to Chicago. Pritzker asserted that the administration’s War Bureau threatened to mobilize Illinois State Guard members if he did not comply with their demands. “This morning, […]
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem prohibited from using restroom in Illinois municipal building
Homeland Security Secretary Denied Entry in Illinois U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Christie Noem faced a setback when she was denied entry to a government building in Broadview, Illinois, on Friday. Outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility near Chicago, Noem found herself amid a gathering of protesters. They were urging law enforcement […]
Agents detain over 1,000 undocumented immigrants during an operation in Illinois
Operation Midway Blitz Targets Illegal Aliens in Illinois The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Friday that over 1,000 undocumented individuals have been apprehended in Illinois during Operation Midway Blitz. This initiative, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) alongside the U.S. Border Patrol, was inaugurated on September 8th in memory of Katie Abraham. […]
Gen Z congressional candidate and DHS official have a tense discussion about ICE activities in Illinois.
Protests Erupt Outside ICE Facility in Broadview, Illinois A progressive congressional candidate, Kat Abughazaleh, has accused Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official Kristi Noem of “crimes against humanity.” This accusation arose during a protest at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, where activists voiced their concerns about the treatment of […]