Democratic Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago criticized Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois Friday over his efforts to block efforts by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport illegal immigrants arrested for crimes.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed a long-awaited bill to stop Illinois organizations from paying less than the minimum wage to workers with disabilities.

As President Donald Trump takes office this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pledging to uphold state laws relating to immigration amid White House pressures.

The governor today noted the threat of immigration raids already is having an impact in Pilsen and Little Village.

The White House says deportation flights have begun. In Illinois, the Pritzker administration is conducting a “know-your-rights” campaign for foreign nationals in the country illegally. At an unrelated event Friday,

Pritzker posted a video on social media, saying it was an honor to join in on the democratic process as a potential juror. He reported to the court house at 26th and California in Chicago.

Illinois leaders on Monday said they were bracing for the effects of a still unspecified immigration policy from the administration of new President Donald Trump.

According to a statement, ICE is coordinating with multiple federal agencies “to enforce U.S. immigration law” by conducting operations in the city of Chicago, with acting deputy Attorney General Emil Bove and Trump’s border czar Tom Homan observing those operations.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have both said they are prepared to confront President-elect Donald Trump's policies head-on. But it is unclear how Trump will make good on his promises of retribution,

More than a dozen states have already enacted legislation to phase out sub-minimum wage allowances for disabled workers.

Governor-baiting An Indiana political practical joker pulled Gov. J.B. Pritzker's chain last week and succeeded wildly. News reports stated that legislators in the Hoosier state are considering legislation to "create a commission to 'embrace' Illinois border counties" that wish to secede from Illinois and join Indiana.

Chicago Public Schools officials incorrectly said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents attempted to enter a South Side elementary school.