Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) bucked threats from President Trump to send National Guard troops to his city, saying Chicagoans will “not bend or cower” to the president’s will. In a statement on ...

A Chicago pastor is pushing back against claims that the city’s crime crisis is improving, calling on President Donald Trump to step in before the violence escalates. Pastor Corey Brooks, who leads ...

The Chicago Bears on Thursday signed two players to the active roster, placed defensive lineman Austin Booker on injured reserve, waived linebacker Carl Jones Jr., signed three players to the practice ...

After President Donald Trump on Friday said Chicago would be the next target for sending in federal troops to fight crime, similar to his strategy in Washington, D.C., Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov.

On Sunday, participants began the 42nd Chicago Triathlon swimming in Monroe Harbor, followed by cycling along DuSable Lake Shore Drive and finishing their race by running through Columbus Drive.

CHICAGO — The Illinois governor is threatening President Donald Trump. The Chicago mayor urged the feds to "invest, not invade." And organizers of a festival celebrating Mexican Independence Day ...

President Donald Trump appeared to waver Monday on whether he would attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, saying Gov. JB Pritzker should be asking for the help — a request the ...

President Donald Trump continued back-and-forth jabs with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson late Tuesday night as the Windy City experienced another deadly weekend. In a post ...

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence. Illinois leaders spoke out against reports of President Trump's plan to ...

Protesters held demonstrations and city leaders spoke against the prospect of a surge of federal agents. By Julie Bosman Jazmine Ulloa and Hamed Aleaziz Reporting from Chicago The Trump administration ...

President Trump said he is considering deploying the National Guard to Chicago, after deploying it to fight crime in Washington, DC. Trump claims Chicago is a "disaster" and a "killing field," despite ...

Stressing Chicago "desperately needs help" to tackle crime, President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on plans to deploy the National Guard to quell violence in the city - but stopped short of ...