Chicago cop Karol Chwiesiuk's trial for federal January 6 charges gets underway
A Chicago police officer is on trial in Washington, D.C., fighting charges he breached the U.S. Capitol on January 6 to participate in the mob attack. According to federal law enforcement, Officer ...
Chicago’s more than 40-year history as a sanctuary city
Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look back at the leaders and laws that have shaped Chicago’s involvement with the sanctuary movement. July 18, 1982: ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson agrees to testify before Congress on Chicago's sanctuary city policies
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent letters Johnson and the mayors for three other major cities – ...
Chicago cop charged in Jan. 6 crimes asks for trial anywhere other than D.C. or Chicago
Sidelined CPD officer Karol Chwiesiuk and his sister, Agnes, say they are facing a prejudgment day before their May 1 trial on Capitol riot-related charges. EDITORS NOTE: On Jan. 20, 2025, President ...
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Chicago’s ‘sanctuary city’ status under investigation by federal committee amid immigration raids
CHICAGO — The City of Chicago is being investigated for its “sanctuary city” status, as immigration officers continue to ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to accept GOP congressman’s invitation to testify on sanctuary city protections
Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify before Congress next month in a Republican-led hearing on sanctuary cities, his office ...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will testify for House committee on sanctuary cities on March 5
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is one of four mayors who have confirmed they will travel to Washington, D.C. at the beginning ...