ICE says 81% arrested in Operation Midway Blitz had no convictions, falsely asserts no citizens arrested NEW from @tinasfon.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

About 81% of those arrested in Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz” had no criminal convictions, despite the feds repeatedly claiming the aggressive operation was intended to target “the worst of the worst.” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman who was shot 5 times by a Border Patrol agent, will testify before the Homeland Security Committee — and Dems are also requesting White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and border czar Tom Homan appear. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Rahm Emanuel is proposing a betting and prediction markets tax - and dredging up some CTU history — as he mulls a presidential run. "I was trying to prevent the PTSD from kicking in,” Emanuel said when a moderator brought up the union. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Catholic leaders, along with Gov. JB Pritzker and his GOP rival Darren Bailey, are defending Chicago-born Pope Leo: “I think Trump unconsciously is waking up a sleeping giant... I think he’s going to be a very strong voice, and he’s not going away." chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...

A DNC panel rejected a resolution to condemn the involvement of AIPAC in Democratic races, which specifically called out their nearly $14 million in spending in Illinois primary races. chicago.suntimes.com/2026/04/09/d...

Ceasefire brings little relief from 'psychological warfare' for Iranian Americans in Chicago, reports @vimiller.bsky.social + @tinasfon.bsky.social + Mary Norkol chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04...

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday joined a growing chorus of lawmakers and conservative pundits calling for President Donald Trump’s removal from office for doubling down on graphic threats to bomb Iran. chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

With the Chicago Bears in mind, a new Sen. Sanders bill would offer up sports teams to communities before "billionaire owners" try to move them. Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar called it a “keep-the-Bears-in-Chicago bill." chicago.suntimes.com/2026/03/26/w...

Juliana Stratton won 44 of Chicago’s 50 wards — and was overwhelmingly supported by Black, Latino and white voters in the city. She also performed well in suburban Cook County and downstate Illinois, two areas that helped cement her victory. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Here’s a look at how the major super PAC players fared in their efforts to boost, or harm, their preferred candidates in the Illinois primary. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

In his concession speech, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi thanked his family and supporters and called the country, “the greatest country on Earth for giving an immigrant kid and his family the chance to live the American dream.”

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the competitive Democratic primary race to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on the heels of a late campaign surge and millions in support from longtime running mate Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Excited about the great group of Chicago and Illinois reporters we have posting to Bluesky for today's primaries, including @tinasfon.bsky.social and many from Chicago Public Media: @wbez.org and @chicago.suntimes.com! Pin today's special election feed to follow along:

The @chicago.suntimes.com and @wbez.org live coverage for the election is live! @elleianagreen.bsky.social is out talking to voters at the polls while others (like @tinasfon.bsky.social and @mitchtrout.bsky.social) weigh in on super PACs and more. Live results will also be posted as they roll in!

Kat Abughazaleh, one of four still charged by the feds in the Broadview conspiracy case, is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 9th District congressional race. Here's a preview from @chicago.suntimes.com national political reporter @tinasfon.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

The family of Rev. Jesse Jackson is withdrawing an eyebrow-raising posthumous announcement of an endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate, saying on Monday that his primary choices were not finalized before his death last month. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Voters...and reporters are confused! Here's a voter's guide (an A-Z glossary) of the world of super PACs influencing 2026 Illinois primary races. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

"I don’t know the situation or the case.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claims not to know about Marimar Martinez, the woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in Chicago. @tinasfon.bsky.social reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified today that she didn't know about Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot 5 times by a Border Patrol agent. It's a claim Martinez doesn't believe: “The evidence we released in my case demonstrates otherwise.” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Federal prosecutors agree to clarify, narrow 'Broadview Six' protest conspiracy case From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...

Rep. Delia Ramirez met face to face with Secretary Noem on Wednesday in a fiery closed-door meeting and reminded her of her plans to pursue impeachment. She also came with "bare minimum" requests, including to bar DHS agents from churches, schools and hospitals. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Sen. Dick Durbin will bring the Chicago woman who inspired him to introduce the Dream Act 25 years ago to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday, as several Illinois Democrats plan to boycott it. chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...

Super PACs benefitting cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and Israel are actively working to influence Illinois congressional races — and candidates in four already competitive and crowded districts aren’t happy. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

As Juliana Stratton runs a campaign ad uttering the words “F*** Trump, her U.S. Senate rival Raja Krishnamoorthi is airing the first negative TV ad targeting her. Krishnamoorthi’s campaign framed it as a response to “six months of repeated attacks..." chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Speaker Johnson has declined a request by Jesse Jackson’s family to have the civil rights leader lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol, but alternative Washington locations are being discussed and the push for a Capitol viewing isn’t quite over. chicago.suntimes.com/politics/202...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky has pulled her Donna Miller endorsement in 2nd Congressional District over AIPAC support. Schakowsky on Thursday told the Sun-Times she “cannot support any candidate running for Congress who is funded by these outside interests.” chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

The Trump administration is cutting at least $29 million in Illinois public health grants, including city, state and other health centers’ HIV prevention programs, according to a list obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times. chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...

The Trump administration has officially denied an appeal from Illinois for disaster relief funds from summer storms last year that affected 438,000 residents in five Illinois counties. Gov. JB Pritzker is calling the denial “a politically motivated decision." chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-gov...

Sen. Tammy Duckworth and top Illinois Democrats are denouncing Vice President JD Vance over “ableist” comments he made on Wednesday likening the Illinois senator to “Forrest Gump.” chicago.suntimes.com/politics/202...

Rep. Delia Ramirez, Senate candidates Raja Khrishnamoorthi and Juliana Stratton, congressional candidates Dan Biss, Kat Abughazaleh and Patty Garcia are pushing to abolish ICE — a movement again gaining traction after the shooting death of Renee Good. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

The Trump administration plans to halt $10 billion in federal funding for child care assistance, low income and social service funds in Illinois and four other Democrat-led states, alleging unspecified “massive amounts of fraud.” chicago.suntimes.com/politics/202...

Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth submitted a criminal referral to the Justice Department over alleged constitutional violations — including warrantless arrests and the use of excessive force — by federal immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz.” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Rep. Delia Ramirez and Sen. Tammy Duckworth went face-to-face with top Trump administration officials in Washington hearings Thursday, with Ramirez calling for an investigation into Noem’s “potentially impeachable actions” and repeatedly calling her a liar. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has donated $29,300 — the entirety of campaign contributions from Palantir chief technology officer Shyam Sankar — to immigrant rights groups, his Senate campaign said on Wednesday. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi is running a TV ad about his plans to “stop” President Donald Trump, but he has also accepted more than $90,000 in contributions from key Trump and MAGA donors, including Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood tours Broadview ICE facility and warns deportation blitz isn't over @tinasfon.bsky.social reports, via @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Rep. Chuy Garcia was publicly criticized on the House floor Wednesday by a fellow Democrat who wants to adopt a resolution claiming Garcia undermined “the process of a free and fair election” by helping his chief of staff take his place on the ballot. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

'We will win': Six Broadview protesters plead not guilty to conspiracy, decry attack on First Amendment UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story w/ @tinasfon.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

U.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents to soon leave Chicago but could be back four-fold in March UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story w/ @tinasfon.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...

"Another source with direct knowledge said the number of Border Patrol agents currently operating in the Chicago area will go from 250 down to 100. But in March, that number could increase to 1,000 agents." chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social

Sen. Dick Durbin is once again under fire for voting to advance a Republican-led House measure that would help end the government shutdown — angering Democrats who say the extension of health care subsidies must be part of any deal with Republicans. chicago.suntimes.com/us-senate/20...

An Illinois Department of Transportation employee was stopped by ICE agents while working on a Park Ridge construction project Friday morning — and questioned about incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani before being released. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

With Chuy out, Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez explores independent bid for Garcia's Congressional seat chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

“As a rule, Chicago pols love to jimmy rig the election process to install a chosen one," the @suntimes wrote in a 2014 editorial. I compiled a list of Chicago machine-like examples of anointing a successor, including family hand-me-downs. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is not seeking re-election, leaving in place a succession plan for his chief of staff, the only Democrat to file for his seat on the last day to do so. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Federal agents fired pepper balls after detaining two people in Albany Park Friday morning as the immigration blitz in Chicago continued through Halloween. “It’s actually horrifying. ... It happens so fast. You prepare, but then you don’t know what to do.” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Gov. JB Pritzker has asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to suspend immigration enforcement operations throughout Chicago for three days so kids can safely celebrate Halloween. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

The federal appeals court in Chicago today put a temporary hold on the order requiring Border Patrol commander-at-large Gregory Bovino to appear in a courtroom every weeknight until Nov. 5. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/... via @jonseidel.bsky.social

DEVELOPING: Feds charge Kat Abughazaleh, other political candidates in conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests Reporting w/ @tinasfon.bsky.social via @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...