Chicago, Sanctuary City

Opinion
‘We Have Law And Order’: Border Democrat Rips Sanctuary City Chicago Amid Lawsuit
A Democratic congressman ripped Chicago in reaction to a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against the city for policies that make it harder for deportation officers to apprehend criminal illegal migrants.
Chicago’s more than 40-year history as a sanctuary city
Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look back at the leaders and laws that have shaped Chicago’s involvement with the sanctuary movement. July 18, 1982: Church congregation begins taking in refugees The Wellington Avenue Church congregation votes to join the sanctuary movement — becoming just the second church in the U.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to DOJ sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, alleging that sanctuary status is obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Charlie De Mar reports.
Illinois quick hits: Chicago mayor to testify about sanctuary status
Chicago mayor to testify about sanctuary status Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided to testify before lawmakers on Capitol Hill next month as part of an investigation into U.S. sanctuary cities. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer said that the mayors of Chicago,
Brandon Johnson to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city status
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will be "pressed" for answers about the city's status as a sanctuary city during an upcoming Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C.
Mayor Brandon Johnson agrees to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent letters Johnson and the mayors for three other major cities – ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify for House committee on sanctuary cities on March 5
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is one of four mayors who have confirmed they will travel to Washington, D.C. at the beginning ...
Japan’s Ishiba makes a whirlwind Washington trip to try to forge a personal connection with President Donald Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba didn’t skimp on the legwork as he prepared for his first meeting with President Donald Trump.
Shooting in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood leaves 2 men dead
The victims were in a home in the 5300 block of South Wabash Avenue when they were shot multiple times in their bodies.
Chicago police investigating after woman says she was sexually assaulted at St. Bernard Hospital
Chicago police are investigating after a woman says she was sexually assaulted by a respiratory therapist at St. Bernard Hospital.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to accept GOP congressman’s invitation to testify on sanctuary city protections
Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress next month in a Republican-led hearing on sanctuary cities, his office ...
What Rome, London and Chicago can teach a devastated L.A.
Across centuries and continents, formidable fires once threatened to destroy three major cities: Rome, London and Chicago.
Man caught on video attacking priest at Washington church; cathedral hires extra security
A church in Spokane, Washington has hired extra security after a man was seen attacking a priest during Mass earlier this week.