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The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Trump threatens ‘war’ on Chicago as thousands protest federal crackdown

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounces Trump as a wanna-be dictator as protesters rally in Chicago and Washington, DC.

Al Jazeera

Trump Escalates Crackdown Threats With Chicago 'War' Warning

President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to unleash his newly rebranded "Department of War" on Chicago, further heightening tensions over his push to deploy troops into Democratic-led US cities.

International Business Times

Trump news at a glance: Anxiety in Chicago as Trump plans to send troops; postal traffic into US drops 80%

Mexican festivals cancelled due to fears they may be targeted; end of tariffs exemption triggers plunge in parcels send to US – key US politics stories from 6 September at a glance

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Photos capture Chicagoans’ protest against ICE and Trump’s intervention plans

Thousands of protesters marched in Chicago on Saturday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to the city.

The Independent UK

Thousands protest for a 'Free DC' on the fourth week of federal control in Washington

Thousands have taken to the streets of Washington, D

The Independent UK

Mexican festivals in Chicago canceled amid Trump plans to deploy troops

City and suburbs pull local events tied to Mexican Independence Day on 16 September

The Guardian - US

‘Chipocalypse Now’: Trump threatens Chicago with ‘Department of War’ and suggests ICE raids imminent

‘I love the smell of deportations in the morning…’ Chicago is about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,’ Trump’s TruthSocial post read

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Illinois Governor Warns of ICE Raids in Chicago During Mexican Independence Day

Each year, thousands gather across Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, often with parades and festivals. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said those attending are simply celebrating their heritage and should not be interrupted.

Latin Times

Trump claims Chicago is ‘world’s most dangerous city’. The four most violent ones are all in red states

Jackson, Birmingham, St Louis and Memphis had the highest murder rates in 2024 – all are in Republican-led states

The Guardian - US

Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump’s threats for the city

President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge

The Independent UK

After Learning About The WWE Stars Reportedly Set To Appear At SmackDown In Chicago, I Think I Need To Cancel My Plans

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Cinemablend

Chicago gears up as Trump troop deployment looms: ‘We aren’t helpless’

City on edge as Trump threatens to send in national guard, but organizers and residents are taking steps to push back

The Guardian - US

Forget New York and Chicago – this friendly Canadian gem is the North American city I return to time and again

Compared to the hustle of many of North American cities, Robin McKelvie finds Vancouver to be the USA’s cooler – quite literally – Canadian cousin, with a culture that revels in nature and a food scene to rival the best south of the border

The Independent UK

‘This is a scary time’: Stephen Colbert has just two words for Donald Trump after his Chicago comments

Stephen Colbert does not like what Trump said.

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The Independent UK

Cops have found 97 submerged cars in Chicago River as they hunt for new clues in 55 year old cold case

Despite finding 97 vehicles underwater none have been identified as belonging to the missing couple

The Independent UK

Pentagon allows ICE to use Navy base as launchpad for immigration raids in Chicago: report

Chicago officials are preparing for an influx of federal immigration law enforcement

The Independent UK

Conservative podcaster calls for Chicago mayor to be ‘executed’ for not kowtowing to Trump’s takeover

Daily Wire host Matt Walsh accuses Brandon Johnson of ‘treason’ and argues he should face capital punishment in extraordinary outburst

The Guardian - US

Trump’s domestic troop deployments aren’t about crime – they’re about intimidation

The president is targeting Chicago in his latest bid to assert authority over Democratic governance and racial pluralism

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The Independent UK

Ted Cruz tried to fat shame JB Pritzker during an immigration rant. The Illinois governor had his comeback ready

Texas senator mocks Illinois governor in Newsmax tirade, only for the Democrat to immediately hit back with a reminder of the Republican’s infamous Cancun vacation

Benzinga

Google Services Crash: Gmail, YouTube, Maps Reportedly Experience Major Outages Across Eastern Europe, US Cities

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) experienced widespread service disruptions on Thursday morning, affecting core platforms including Gmail, YouTube and Google Maps across Eastern Europe and major U.S. cities including New York and Chicago, according to DownDetector tracking data.

Benzinga

Donald Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment To New Orleans Despite Falling Crime, Sparking Clash With City Leaders

President Donald Trump suggested New Orleans could be the next U.S. city to see National Guard troops on its streets, igniting a sharp divide between Louisiana's Republican governor and the Democratic leaders of the city.

The Independent UK

Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents

Chicago residents are bracing for an influx of military patrols and immigration agents in the coming days

Barchart

The Pros and Cons of Biting Into This Struggling Restaurant Stock

Chicago-based Portillos hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday, the 27th in the past 12 months. Down 27% in the past month alone, it now trades at a three-year low and well below its October 2021 IPO price.

Reason

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Anthony Rizzo's Cubs World Series Ring Miraculously Found at Bottom of Lake Michigan

Anthony Rizzo lost his 2016 Cubs World Series ring in Lake Michigan but recovered it with the help of a Chicago scuba diver.

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