Illinois Newsroom - A federal judge said Monday she wouldn’t hear arguments over Illinois’ bid to block the deployment until Thursday, even after a Trump administration lawyer confirmed that Texas troops are on their way. The post Judge refuses to immediately block National Guard deployment to Illinois appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - CHICAGO — Illinois and Chicago have filed a lawsuit aiming to stop President Donald Trump’s administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago. Trump moved to deploy National Guard troops from another city on Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago. Trump has long threatened to send... The post Watch: Gov. Pritzker, Democratic Leaders discuss federal deployments in Illinois appeared first on IPM Newsr...| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - The lawsuit filed on Monday alleges that “these advances in President Trump’s long-declared ‘War’ on Chicago and Illinois are unlawful and dangerous.” The post Illinois, Chicago sue to stop Trump from sending National Guard troops to the city appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Farmers are struggling as China orders soybeans from Brazil and Argentina. They prefer trade over aid, hoping for a deal soon. The post Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Pritzker said the Illinois National Guard received word Saturday that they would be called up. He didn't specify when or where the troops would be deployed, but President Trump has long threatened to send troops into Chicago. The post Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Trump credits Kirk with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory. The 31-year-old firebrand was killed at a Sept. 10 appearance on a Utah college campus.| Illinois Newsroom
Federal officers used chemical agents to disperse the crowd on Friday morning. Protesters, including a congressional candidate, said they were peaceful and unarmed. ICE officials described the group as "rioters" and accused them of assaulting law enforcement.| Illinois Newsroom
