Chicago is among the cities listed in President Trump's new call for what he's calling the "single largest mass deportation program in history." In a social media post on Sunday, Mr. Trump ordered ICE to expand efforts in cities he called "the core of the Democratic power center.

President Donald Trump is directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to prioritize deportations in Democratic-run cities.

When registered voters were asked if they support or oppose the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 27% said they supported, 53% oppose and 20% did not know or didn't answer.

The James Beard Awards are being handed out in Chicago Monday night to the best restaurants and chefs from around the country.Five local chefs and restaurants are nominated, including Galit in Lincoln Park for Outstanding restaurant and Kumiko in the West Loop for Outstanding Bar.

More than 30,000 are gathering in Chicago Saturday to see Pope Leo XIV deliver a video message to a crowd in his hometown.

“We want to celebrate that he’s not only from America, but he’s from Chicago, and he’s from the South Side,” said Rose Carlson, 42, as she filed into the ballpark with her husband, Eric.

The ceremony at Rate Field was enticing since it would include Pope Leo’s first public remarks to Chicagoans since he was declared a certified-fresh Sox fan.