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The former Arlington International Racecourse is seen at sunrise on May 23, 2025, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmaker introduces bill that could hinder Chicago Bears’ move to suburb as legislative session begins

October 14, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

State Rep. Kam Buckner’s bill would require that stadium subsidies received by teams be repaid with interest if a franchise fails to meet commitments or relocates.

A bus moves along West Wacker Drive as the sun sets on Sept. 14, 2025, in Chicago. COVID-19 relief money for transit networks is running out and 40% cuts in service across all three agencies could occur by next year, increasing fares and laying off employees if substantive state funding doesn't come to the rescue. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois legislators poised to grapple with trains, insurance and the Bears

October 13, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

Perhaps the most significant item on legislators' veto session to-do list is whether to implement changes and secure funding to keep buses and trains around Chicago running on time.

Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions during a news conference about the current state of federal deployments to Illinois and the ongoing federal activity in Chicago at his Chicago office in the West Loop on Oct. 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker points to Trump inconsistencies in deployment of National Guard to Chicago

October 13, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

The federal government has emphasized the Guard's mission would mainly be to protect federal immigration enforcement agents and property.

Texas National Guard members walk outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview on Oct. 9, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

National Guard ‘employed’ in the greater Chicago area — including Broadview — but no ‘official reports’ of activity

October 9, 2025 at 7:06 p.m.

National Guard troops were “employed” in the Chicago area early Thursday, according to a U.S. official, and Broadview officials said that apparently included a deployment to their village.

Gov. JB Pritzker stands with other elected officials to discuss federal deployments in Chicago, Sept. 29, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says President Trump deploying troops to Chicago due to ‘dementia’ and obsessive fixations

October 7, 2025 at 7:46 p.m.

Democratic governor's comments came as he continues to oppose President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago area for deportation efforts.

Members of the Texas National Guard arrive Oct. 7, 2025, at the Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Texas National Guard arrives in the Chicago area

October 7, 2025 at 6:57 p.m.

Texas National Guard members have arrived in Illinois. City and state officials say Donald Trump is using them as "political props" in Chicago.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo on social media showing the Texas National Guard deploying on Oct. 6, 2025. (Gov. Greg Abbott's office)

National Guard deployment moves ahead in Illinois after judge declines state’s suit to block Trump call-up

October 7, 2025 at 6:03 a.m.

Attorneys for the Trump administration said in court that Texas National Guard units could begin operations by Tuesday, the same day Illinois Guard members have been ordered to report.

Federal agents stand behind tape while members of the community and activists protest after an incident occurred near the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue on Oct. 4, 2025, in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says Texas National Guard expected to join troops from Illinois as deportations escalate

October 5, 2025 at 11:15 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker said he has learned that likely hundreds of National Guard members from Texas were preparing to be sent to Illinois as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moved to...

Federal agents are on the scene where community members and activists protest after a protester was shot near the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue on Oct. 4, 2025, in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Trump authorizes 300 National Guard members to Illinois to assist with deportations over JB Pritzker’s objections

October 4, 2025 at 10:29 p.m.

President Donald Trump is calling in 300 members of the Illinois National Guard over Gov. JB Pritzker’s objections, the governor announced on Saturday.

Gov. JB Pritzker, center, and state and local leaders hold a news conference on Sept. 29, 2025, to discuss possible federal military deployments to Illinois. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Pritzker: Feds seeking to deploy military to Illinois to protect ICE agents

September 29, 2025 at 6:35 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday said he had received a report that federal officials are seeking to deploy troops to Illinois in support of President Donald Trump's surge in immigration...

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