Chicago City Wire

Eric Daugherty, assistant news director of FL Voice News, expressed concerns over transparency and access to facts following remarks by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding a reported attack on federal agents. Daugherty's statement was made on the social media platform X.

"Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, in a disgusting move, calls the terror attack on federal agents in Chicago "PROPAGANDA," said Daugherty. "It's really hard to know what the facts are! They won't let us access the facts, they just put out propaganda!"

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the Trump administration's 2025 deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops to Chicago, describing it as "a constitutional attack" and a political maneuver intended to "sow fear and division." According to Politico, Pritzker argued that the federal presence endangered residents rather than enhancing safety, eliciting mixed reactions from local leaders and law enforcement during a state press conference.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, five individuals were charged in federal court in September 2025 for assaulting or resisting federal agents in Chicago. The defendants reportedly used physical force and firearms during enforcement operations. Federal prosecutors emphasized their commitment to prosecuting attacks on agents to the fullest extent of the law.

The Associated Press reported in October 2025 that incidents of hostility toward federal agents have increased in major U.S. cities alongside the expanded deployment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel. In Chicago, raids and enforcement actions involving helicopters and tear gas have sparked local protests and heightened tensions, with officials citing these events as part of a broader escalation in urban law enforcement conflicts.

Eric Daugherty is responsible for overseeing statewide political coverage at FL Voice News, focusing on governance, law enforcement, and civil liberties issues. His work often explores the intersection of local policy and community impact, drawing from his background in regional investigative journalism.

FL Voice News is a digital media outlet based in Florida that aims to provide state and local political reporting with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and community issues. Its coverage spans education, public safety, and healthcare while operating under a mission to deliver accessible, independent news to Florida readers.