Amid reports of potential militarized immigration enforcement and National Guard deployment, the City is taking steps to inform Chicagoans on their rights and ensure families are prepared.

A WBEZ analysis found summer 2025 saw the fewest homicides in Chicago in 60 years, while overall violent crime remained near its lowest point in at least four decades.

Trump’s cuts undermine existing partnerships between local and federal law enforcement to stop the flow of illegal guns into Chicago.

The sweeping executive action directs City Departments and agencies to protect the rights of Chicagoans in response to credible threats of imminent federal law enforcement or military action.

Forecast projects $1.15 billion gap; City ends 2025 with $146 million deficit amid pension reimbursement uncertainty and continued threats from the federal government.

The mobile effort will bring aviation education, careers and business opportunities to Chicago’s 77 community areas.

The order standardizes what defines “nutritious food” to streamline cooperation and guidance across City agencies and partners.

Chicagoans are calling for meaningful investments in public education, youth employment, mental health services, and community violence intervention (CVI) programs.

The community-led program trains advocates to support the survivors of crime and violence.