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Chicago alderman says Mayor Brandon Johnson can't defend sanctuary city policies: 'Lamb to the slaughter'
A Chicago alderman said Mayor Brandon Johnson has “no defense” ahead of his congressional testimony on the sanctuary city’s policies.
“As far as the mayor going to D.C., he’s going like a lamb going to the slaughter,” Chicago Alderman Anthony Napolitano told Fox News Digital.
“There’s no answer for this,” the alderman of Chicago’s 41st ward said about how the city’s policies have impacted residents. “We should not have been a sanctuary city to begin with. You’re punishing taxpayers by using their money to help the illegals.”
Johnson, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston are set to defend their cities’ sanctuary status before Congress on Wednesday.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is criticizing ICE operations there. (Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Mayor Johnson: “We’re going to hold to our values”
During a news conference last week, Johnson previewed his stance, emphasizing his commitment to defending Chicago’s policies.
“We’re going to hold to our values, and whether or not we can get our message across in that particular room doesn’t mean that I’m gonna stop delivering the message of hope,” he said. “March 5 or any other day I’m gonna show up, I’m gonna show up for the people of Chicago as I’ve always done.”
On the city’s website, Johnson touts the “city’s 560,000 foreign-born residents.”
“Chicago will always be a welcoming city and a champion for the rights of our immigrant and refugee communities,” he wrote.
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Migrants are led from one bus to another bus after arriving from Texas at Union Station on Sept. 9, 2022 in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Napolitano, a first-generation American, said that Chicago’s sanctuary city policies were put to the test when illegals flooded the Windy City.
“When we first became a sanctuary city, it was easy to do. It was a pat on our administration’s back, because the [southern] border is 1,450 miles away,” he said. “But when they came, and they came in large amounts – up to 50,000-60,000 people – it hurt our infrastructure.”
He shared that the city was not prepared to provide free housing for the tens of thousands of migrants.
“It hurt a city that is already facing an astronomical amount of crime here because of policies that have been passed by progressives and socialists,” he said. “It’s made the criminal more of the victim and the victim more of the criminal.”
“They’re bringing all these people here and promising a better way of life,” he said. “But they have no programs set up for them.”
Demonstrators face off with Chicago PD after they breach the barrier outside the United Center where the DNC is being held in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19 2024. Pro-Hamas demonstrators descended on the Windy City to protest the U.S. government’s handling of the conflict in the Middle East. (Fox News Digital)
The absence of programs has contributed to a rise in migrant-related crime, adding to the city’s ongoing struggle with crime rates, Napolitano said.
“There’s a lot of people just standing around doing nothing that, who are, unfortunately, reverting to crime, looking for a way to support themselves and their family,” he said. “It happened in my own ward. We had a homicide of a man by two illegal immigrants that had murdered him.”
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To add to the city’s compounding problem, police are struggling to attract and retain officers.
“When I became a Chicago police officer, I took the test in 1997, I took it with over 45,000 possible candidates. They can’t get more than 2,000 people to take this job now, or to take the test, to take the job because they’re fearful to take this job,” he said.
Operation Lone Star
In 2022, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced Operation Lone Star to bus migrants to sanctuary cities around the country. Abbott said he was doing it to prevent Texas from shouldering “the burdens imposed by open-border advocates in other parts of the country.”
In Abbott’s controversial program, Texas bussed more than 102,000 migrants to sanctuary cities around the country, with Chicago receiving approximately 51,000 migrants since August 2022.
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In recent years, resident frustration has boiled over at city council meetings after elected leaders proposed tax hikes to address the city’s budget deficit, as the city grappled with spending more than half a billion dollars on housing and feeding migrants.
“The taxpayers are paying for and funding this illegal migrant crisis,” South Side resident Danielle Carter previously told Fox News Digital. “So, therefore, it’s not fair to us because they are taking our resources. They are spending our tax dollars on people who crossed the border illegally. I think everybody who came over here illegally should get deported and come back legally.”
President Donald Trump listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (Pool via AP)
Johnson’s hearing on Wednesday is likely to represent a flash point in the ongoing battle between the city and the GOP-controlled U.S. House of Representatives and the Trump administration.
The Trump administration is attempting to strip sanctuary cities of all federal funding, with Chicago receiving approximately $4 billion annually from the federal government.
From left to right, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu are scheduled to testify before Congress. (Getty/AP)
Kentucky Rep. James Comer, the committee’s chair, has accused all four mayors of prioritizing “criminal illegal aliens over the American people.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Johnson’s office for comment.
Fox News’ Joshua Nelson contributed to this report.
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North Dakota’s small towns get less attention than they deserve. Mandan keeps the state’s oldest park alive at Fort Abraham Lincoln, where reconstructed earth lodges sit a few minutes from a working farmers’ market. Valley City earns its City of Bridges nickname with a downtown tour that crosses the Sheyenne River eight times. New Salem holds onto its 19th-century Custer Trail story while pointing visitors toward miles of open prairie. Bottineau adds a creamery operating since the 1930s and a giant turtle statue that has somehow become the town mascot. The seven towns below pack more character into a quiet state than most people expect.
Mandan
Mandan’s past is layered in different eras of American history. First, this town was a village for the Mandan tribe; it later became a cavalry fort, then a railroad town, and finally a hub for the region’s farmers and ranchers.
Attractions include the Mandan Heritage Plaza, which houses a wonderful local farmers’ market. Another great attraction is Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, which is the oldest state park in North Dakota. This state park features educational opportunities about the Mandan Native Americans through reconstructed earth lodges. For those of a mind seeking adventure, Huff Hills Ski Area contains some of the best slopes in the state.
Bottineau
Though it does make for a fun stop, there is even more to Bottineau than the giant statue of Tommy the turtle keeping vigil by the roadside. For example, you may want to visit Pride Dairy, the last small-town creamery in all of North Dakota. Named by USA Today as the best ice cream in the state, this family-oriented shop has been servicing its customers since the 1930s. For further culinary options, one may want to visit Marie’s on Main Street; operating as a bistro, fine-dining experience, and cocktail bar all at once, Marie’s is a local favorite. Lastly, excursions to nearby Lake Metigoshe State Park offer hiking trails, fishing holes, and more.
Rugby
Many of Rugby’s best attractions are in its history. The Prairie Village Museum showcases some of the county’s oldest artifacts, and the 1907 Great Northern Railroad Depot gives a great glimpse into the past. Built in red-brick Tudor style, this depot is one of many scattered across the nation to be repurposed and preserved. The Victorian Dress Museum is located in a former church and provides a delightful look into Victorian-era fashion and accessories. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Main Street Boutique is also a local highlight. Here, attendees can shop for everything from clothing to kitchen items.
Valley City
Nicknamed the City of Bridges for a reason, Valley City encourages its visitors to embark on the Valley City Historic Bridges Tour to best appreciate this town’s unique place in history. The many bridges of the tour cross over the Sheyenne River at various points, but none stand out more than the Hi-line Railroad Bridge, which is one of the highest and longest single-track railroad bridges in the country. After this interesting tour, you may want to check out Medicine Wheel Park, located on the grounds of Valley City State University. Scenic and lush, this Park contains 30 acres and a large rock sculpture meant to track Earth’s rotation around the sun.
Speaking of planets: the downtown Valley City State Planetarium makes for a perfect family outing. As of 2025 it has been equipped with a new domed projection system and a 24-foot ceiling.
Lisbon
Lisbon, settled in the heart of the Sheyenne River Valley, has a Main Street lively with restaurants, shopping, and history. Among its best places to eat is the Bronc, a local favorite that combines social atmosphere with delicious meals. Nearby, one can also find the Rustic Hanger, a boutique with clothing, gifts, and home decor that adds to the town’s charm.
As promised, there are plenty of outdoor experiences to enjoy both in Lisbon and the valley in which it is situated. The North Country Trail is a great opportunity for visitors to hike and explore, challenging themselves on a trail that runs from the Sheyenne River National Scenic Byway on the north side of Lisbon and the beautiful Sheyenne River bluffs on the south side.
Dickinson
Speaking of trails to explore, outdoorsy types will also love Dickinson for its proximity to the Crooked Crane Trail, which offers wide-open landscapes and wildlife. Nearby Patterson Lake, too, provides visitors a chance to have a day on the water or enjoy a shoreline stroll.
Also exploring its own nature and history is the Dickinson Museum Center, which (amongst other options) is home to the Badlands Dinosaur Museum – an exciting chance for families to enjoy a deep exploration of an ever-evolving exhibit displaying fossils, minerals, and a public preparation lab. The museum provides an excellent glimpse into prehistoric life in the area and is always working to provide new exhibits and opportunities for all guests.
New Salem
Established in 1883, New Salem’s history is best explored in the Custer Trail Museum. Featuring multiple buildings, this impressive museum contains a church from 1904, two schoolhouses, the Old New Salem depot, a blacksmith shop, and others. Following this, visitors may want to stop by Metro Perk & Market, a local restaurant/bakery and a coveted coffee shop.
There are several options for accommodations should one wish to explore New Salem and its beautiful, expansive prairie fields in more depth. This includes the Metropolitan Hotel and the Arrowhead Inn.
The towns explored on this list are each historic and full of character. North Dakota’s best offerings are found in the walking tour across Valley City’s bridges, in the nature around Lisbon, and in the historic train depots of Rugby. There is much more to North Dakota than can be found on these towns’ streets and in their surroundings, so do not wait: these seven small towns are ready to be visited.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 4, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 4 drawing
30-36-42-60-63, Powerball: 13, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from May 4 drawing
09-10-12-50-52, Star Ball: 03, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 4 drawing
08-17-22-34-39, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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