Illinois quick hits: DHS announces more than 800 illegals arrested; utility prices drop slightly
October 2, 2025/
Midway Blitz announces 800 illegals arrested
According to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol officers have arrested more than 800 illegal aliens during Operation Midway Blitz.
DHS posted names and photos of the some of the individuals arrested, whose prior convictions included aggravated criminal sexual assault and abuse, armed carjacking, burglary, concealing homicidal death, domestic violence, DUI and statutory rape.
Utility prices drop slightly
According to the Citizens Utility Board, ComEd’s new electricity price has fallen a bit since the summer, but it is still about 47% higher than it was last October.
While Ameren’s price dropped more than 30%, CUB urged all utility customers to review their bills.
The utility watchdog says Illinoisans have lost about $2 billion to alternative suppliers in the last decade.
Quigley files as mayoral candidate
Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Chicago, may be a candidate for Chicago mayor in 2027.
According to the Illinois State Board of Elections website, Quigley remains a 2026 candidate for Democratic committeeperson in his district but has also filed as a mayoral candidate.
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