Chicago, Trump

In Frigid Chicago, Businesses Struggle to Open Amid Fears of ICE Raids
Newsweek reached out to ICE and Chicago City Hall for comment via email Tuesday morning.
Chicago immigrant hub neighborhood goes quiet amid fears of first Trump deportation raid
Immigration czar Tom Homan said Monday that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement had “pulled back” a reported Chicago operation, after news of the potential plan leaked over the weekend, but that Americans will see the agency in action “real soon.
Chicago braces for immigration crackdown and deportations under Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar vows that the biggest city in the Midwest will be “ground zero” for mass deportations, and officials across the political spectrum in Chicago are bracing for a showdown.
Chicago Businesses Sound Alarm Over Trump's Immigration Raids
Business leaders and employers across the United States, including in Chicago, are raising alarms over immigration raids as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement his mass deportation policy.
Pritzker, Chicago officials vow to protect immigrant communities amid Trump’s deportation pledge
The City of Chicago and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker are vowing to protect immigrant communities as President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportation continues to make waves. Trump’s deportation pledge has been criticized by many in blue-state Illinois,
Chicago expected to be ground zero for Trump's deportation efforts
Chicago is expected to be ground zero for President Donald Trump’s deportation strategy. After taking the oath of office Monday, Trump said securing the border and deporting illegal immigrants will be paramount.
Chicago Restaurants Brace For Trump Immigration Raids as Misinformation Flourishes
The nation’s eyes are turning to Chicago this week as President Donald Trump, newly inaugurated for a second non-consecutive term, is expected to begin implementing plans for deportations with about 150 Immigration and Customs Enforcement supposedly deployed in Chicago.
Deportation order: We’ll not cooperate, assist Trump – Chicago police
The Chicago Police Department has said it will not assist with looming deportations by United States Immigration as ordered by President Donald Trump. The statement comes on Monday, a day after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson doubled down on his vow to oppose Trump’s sweeping reform.

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Chicago homicides in 2025: 19 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by ...
Extreme cold leads to water main breaks around Chicago area
When the temperatures drop as low as they have this week in Chicago, numerous different problems bubble up.One such problem ...
Have your I-9s ready: Chicago restaurants prep for Trump immigration sweeps
Since Trump’s victory in November, the American Business Immigration Coalition has held several dozen in-person and virtual ...
Frigid subzero weather grips Chicago on 40-year anniversary of record low
The National Weather Service issued two advisories from 6 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday, and from 9 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday.
What does Trump's second term mean for Chicago?
After years of warm relations with the Biden White House, a grim reality sets in for Illinois, with Donald Trump inauguration ...
Extreme cold that has settled in Chicago is linked to climate change, experts emphasize
While everyone feels the cold, an expert said that feeling is doing more to our bodies — with concerns to be aware of beyond ...