The Trump administration is threatening to pull public transportation funding from Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train.
Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana.
Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled in Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region, while a wintry mix of rain and snow developed in the Northeast.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears didn't have to face their old nemesis Aaron Rodgers to come away with a win.
Chicago has entered what many consider a new uneasy phase of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has already led to thousands of arrests.
A federal judge’s 223-page opinion delivers a blistering account of federal agents using tear gas, rubber bullets and other force against Chicago-area protesters and journalists, often without warning or justification.
A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a Chicago train has been ordered held pending trial on a federal terrorism charge.
A federal appeals court is temporarily halting an order that restricts the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area, calling it “overbroad” and “too prescriptive.”.
Federal prosecutors have charged a man with terrorism for allegedly setting a woman on fire on a Chicago train.
The holiday season is upon us, and that means bustling airports and millions of travelers passing through Houston!
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will not be on the streets.
Several media outlets, quoting anonymous federal officials, reported that hundreds of Texas troops could be coming home soon from the Chicago area after their activation was halted by a federal court.
A top Border Patrol commander is touting dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents report encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes.
Officials and community leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, are opposing a pending federal immigration crackdown.
Charlotte, North Carolina, is the latest U.S. city preparing for a potential immigration crackdown by the Trump administration.
A federal judge has signaled that hundreds of people arrested and detained in the Chicago area immigration crackdown could soon be released on bond while they await immigration hearings.
A suburban Chicago father says he and his 1-year-old daughter were pepper-sprayed at close range as they headed grocery shopping over the weekend and happened upon federal immigration agents.
The eastern two-thirds of the United States is experiencing some of the coldest weather of the autumn season.
Large stretches of the U.S. await one of the season’s first blasts of wintry weather as temperatures dropped in the Northern Plains and snowstorms developed across the Great Lakes.
U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights Sunday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.
Chicago Police say they responded to a call of gunshots fired at federal agents during immigration enforcement operations.
A federal judge expressed optimism Friday at the government’s progress in making required changes to a Chicago-area federal immigration facility with alleged “inhumane” conditions.
The unemployment rate is low and the economy is still growing, but those out of work face the slowest pace of hiring in more than a decade.
A federal judge in Chicago issued an extensive injunction restricting federal agents’ use of force, saying Thursday that a top Border Patrol official leading an immigration crackdown repeatedly lied about threats posed by protesters and news media.
The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
Witnesses say a Chicago day care employee was detained at work during a drop-off time for children, reflecting the Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.
A federal judge has ordered improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after detainees sued over "inhumane" conditions.
A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that left-hander Shoto Imanaga became eligible for free agency when the Chicago Cubs declined an option to keep his contract by guaranteeing $57 million for the 2026-28 seasons and he turned down a $15.25 million option for 2026.
More than six years after a Boeing 737 Max crashed in Ethiopia, the first civil trial stemming from the disaster is set to proceed in Chicago.
A judge has heard testimony about overflowing toilets, crowded cells, no beds and water that “tasted like sewer” at a Chicago-area immigration building.
A federal judge in Oregon has once again barred President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon until at least Friday.
The Chicago Cubs had a major league-high three Gold Glove winners this year, with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner all taking home baseball’s most famous fielding honor.
An appeals court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration and stopped a judge from trying to get daily updates from a Border Patrol official about the government’s immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
A Houston Reddit post has sparked discussions about the safety of celebrating Día de los Muertos due to fears of ICE raids. Concerns have risen as ICE's presence has been prominent in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, leading to the cancellation of celebrations in some places. The original poster, a naturalized U.S. citizen, shared apprehensions about attending events, prompting advice from others to take precautions. An ICE operation in Pasadena further heightened tensions, as a standoff occurred following the attempted arrest of an immigrant previously deported.
A federal appeals court has blocked an order that required a senior Border Patrol official to brief a judge on Chicago immigration sweeps.
As federal agents ramp up an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area, an increasing number of elected officials in the Democratic stronghold are getting caught in the crosshairs.
A spokesperson for Joe Biden says the former Democratic president has completed several weeks of radiation therapy to treat an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Officials say many federal officers involved in immigration enforcement in Chicago have body cameras, but expanding their use requires more funding from Congress.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, escalating President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on U.S. soil.
For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped.
Milwaukee right-hander Nick Mears was left off the Brewers’ roster for their NL Championship Series matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after making 63 relief appearances during the regular season.
Jayden Daniels sees no point in reliving the “Hail Maryland” or “Fail Mary” play that lifted Washington to a victory over Chicago a year ago.
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa have won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins.
National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday.
San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias has been suspended for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club’s Wild Card Series against the Cubs.
National Guard troops are patrolling in Memphis for the first time, as part of President Donald Trump’s federal task force.
Pope Leo XIV has urged labor union leaders from Chicago to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks.
A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.
A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, initially set for next week in Chicago, has been moved to Florida.
President Donald Trump says the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor should be jailed as they oppose his deployment of National Guard troops for his immigration and crime crackdown in the nation’s third-largest city.
President Donald Trump said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, should be jailed as they oppose his deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago.
Officials say a small number of National Guard troops has started protecting federal property in the Chicago area and assisting law enforcement in Memphis.
For the second time in a week, the Chicago Cubs play a win-or-go-home game, this time against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 in their best-of-five NL Division Series.
An Associated Press tally shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is spending millions of dollars on TV recruitment ads targeting officers frustrated by local restrictions on immigration enforcement.
Activists, residents and elected leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in the nation’s third-largest city.
President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard members to Chicago, where on the same day Border Patrol agents shot and injured a woman they said tried to run them over.
White House budget director Russ Vought says the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas during the government shutdown.
Yu Darvish made an early exit against his former team, and San Diego’s big bats were a bust.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday.
Mason Miller’s last two pitches to Seiya Suzuki in the seventh inning were clocked at 102.1 and 102.7 mph.
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In a story published Sept. 30, 2025, The Associated Press reported that a student group distributing contraceptives at DePaul University had re-registered under a new name after the school revoked its status.
Carlos Mendoza will return as manager of the New York Mets next season, after his high-priced team faded badly in the second half this year and missed the playoffs.
The New York Mets have placed Brett Baty on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, potentially ending the third baseman’s season.
The Chicago Cubs have placed Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list, sidelining the right-hander for their first-round playoff series against San Diego.
President Donald Trump's transportation department has been reversing grants for recreational trails and bicycle lanes.
A boarded-up building in a small Chicago suburb has become the front line of a federal immigration crackdown in the nation's third-largest city.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill.
The Trump administration says three major public school districts could lose $24 million in funding because of their policies supporting transgender students.
An immigration enforcement operation in the Chicago area is troubling immigrants and activists because of what they say are increasingly aggressive tactics.
As encounters with federal immigration agents around Chicago increase, tactics used by activists and immigrant leaders to fight back are also escalating.
McDonald’s said Monday it plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches.
The Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up is celebrating his 70th birthday with gospel music and a balloon release outside his boyhood home.
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The Department of Homeland Security is trumpeting the start of a new immigration operation in Chicago that's stirring up fresh confusion and anxiety.
President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now” featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom over the nation’s third-largest city.
As Chicago braces for an influx of federal immigration agents and possibly National Guard troops, churches citywide are turning up their response from the pulpit.