U.S. District Judge April Perry is weighing whether to block the deployment of National Guard units to Illinois. The Village of Broadview says about three dozen National Guard troops are at the local ICE facility. Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Indiana Friday for a second time in recent months as the White House continues to push for redistricting.

Plus, a deadly smash-and-grab in downtown Chicago is raising questions about the best way to reduce crime in the city. WBEZ’s Anna Savchenko explains.