Months before hundreds of federal immigration agents raided a rundown apartment complex in Chicago—some even rappelling onto the roof from Blackhawk helicopters in the early hours of September 30—local law enforcement had repeatedly visited the building to try to remove some immigrants living there, according to a longtime tenant.

The WNBA announced Thursday that the 2026 All-Star Game will take place in Chicago on Saturday, July 25, at the United Center. The Chicago Sky will serve as the de facto hosts even though the game will take place in the home of the NBA's Chicago Bulls.

Several U.S. citizens have reported being questioned or temporarily detained during immigration enforcement operations.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to close nearly half of next year’s $1.19 billion deficit with new or higher taxes on large corporations, big tech companies and the rich.

Chicago police said they were trying to de-escalate the situation when people "began throwing objects at the federal agents."

In many parts of Chicago, people are going about their daily lives untouched by the immigration sweeps. In others, ICE agents are clashing with protesters and residents feel under siege, much as they did in Los Angeles in summer.

When National Guard troops from Texas started to arrive in Illinois last week, I drove out to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center on the outskirts of Chicago to get a better look at what the soldiers were sent to protect.

Cook County’s top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.