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Chicago Shooting Victims 2025: Violence Surges Past 1,500

Chicago has surpassed 1,500 shooting victims so far in 2025, marking a troubling milestone under Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration. The figure includes both fatal and non-fatal shootings and reflects the continued breakdown of law and order in one of America’s most violence-plagued cities.

Chicago Establishes ‘ICE Free Zone’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) signed an executive order Monday prohibiting federal immigration officials from using city property during their activities.

13 Shot, 4 Killed in Chicago Weekend Violence

At least 13 people were shot, four of them fatally, from Friday evening into Saturday night across Chicago, as the city continues to grapple with relentless gun violence under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration.

Trump Administration of ‘Creating a War Zone’ in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) accused the Trump administration on Sunday of deliberately escalating tensions in Chicago to justify deploying more federal troops to the city. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Pritzker said federal agents were turning routine policing operations into scenes of chaos and fear.

ICE Agents Surrounded by Vehicles During Operation in Chicago Suburb

Federal officials say ICE agents were “boxed in” by about 10 vehicles in Broadview, Illinois, during an enforcement operation.

Illegals Attempt to Ram Chicago ICE Officers

Illegal immigrants used vehicles to attempt to ram ICE officers in Bensenville, Illinois, and Norridge, Illinois.

Mayor Johnson Calls Trump Unstable Over Military Threat

On CNN’s The Situation Room Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sharply criticized President Trump’s comments about sending U.S. military forces into American cities. After reading Trump’s remark that Chicago might become a “training ground” for military deployment, Johnson called the statement “absolutely appalling” and labeled Trump an “unstable human being.”

Obama Center’s Weak ‘Taxpayer Protection’ Fuels Criticism

The Obama Foundation promised a $470 million taxpayer‑protection reserve but has deposited only $1 million to date.

Border Patrol Arrests Tren de Aragua Gang Member in Chicago Raid

Border Patrol agents in Chicago have arrested a suspected member of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) during a raid in a suburban Home Depot parking lot. The operation took place under Operation Midway Blitz, a targeted enforcement effort aimed at removing dangerous criminal aliens from the city.

Chicago Grocery Tax Budget Shortfall Looms

Bloomington has become the latest Illinois city to reinstate a one-percent grocery tax, joining hundreds of municipalities preparing for the state’s elimination of the levy in 2026. Meanwhile, Chicago could face an $80 million budget shortfall after failing to act before the October 1 deadline.

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