Johnson said he wished Pritzker a happy 60th birthday and “thanked him for his strong position” in Illinois remaining a sanctuary state. “I thanked him for that. And then we talked about how we have to continue to collaborate to ensure that all of our residents across the state of Illinois are fully supported, and particularly working people at this time.”

“Chicago stands strong: regardless of the circumstances, our commitment to protecting and supporting this city remains unwavering,” Mayor Brandon Johnson wrote in a social media post. “We will continue to fight for the justice and safety of all who call this place home.”

“Gone will be access to a Biden White House whose politics and policies closely aligned with Chicago area governments and Springfield, instead replaced by Trump, whose hostility to Chicago dates back to his first campaign for president. There is no high-level player in this blue state with any particular entrée to the Trump world.”

“I’ve put forth the vision calling for social workers, counselors, smaller class sizes. That’s what parents want, ensuring that we have extracurricular activities, that’s what parents want. Making sure that we have libraries and librarians. That’s what parents want,” Johnson said. “You know how I know they want it? Because they voted for me, because that’s what I said I was gonna deliver. And so any one individual that believes that they can stand in the way of the wishes of the people of this city. You have to question their motivation, quite frankly, and really who’s behind them.”

“Chicago’s dispute could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. education, as it brings to light the critical challenges of balancing educator rights and financial constraints. The outcome of these negotiations may inspire similar movements in other cities, especially if the CTU’s demands resonate with teachers nationwide.”

Indiana State Sen. Dan Dernulc drafted the bill after learning about Lake County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals member Samantha Steele, who is also a Cook County Board of Review commissioner and was arrested for driving under the influence in Chicago late last year.

Plans remain fluid, but there is no doubt of a push for highly visible raids in Democratic cities in the first days of the new administration.

“And Bronzeville, a historic and rebounding neighborhood, certainly could well use a half-billion infrastructure investment. But not if it’s focused on helping an NFL franchise worth $6.4 billion build a stadium there.”

Last month, the city reported 2,476 migrants in six active shelters. Chicago has also received 51,649 new arrivals since the mission began. The majority are of Venezuelan decent. Up to 200 immigration officers are expected to arrive in Chicago on Tuesday morning with deportation raids potentially lasting all week.