The Brief The FAA has banned private drone flights within a 35-mile radius of downtown Chicago through Oct. 12 for "special security reasons," covering areas from Winnetka to Dolton. The announcement coincided with a federal immigration raid on Chicago’s South Side, where agents detained at least 37 undocumented immigrants in an area tied to Tren de Aragua gang activity. JB Pritzker said DHS has requested troop support for immigration enforcement in Chicago, and the Illinois National Guard has been put on alert. As the Department of Homeland Security steps up its immigration enforcement, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced restrictions against private drones in Chicago through the middle of the month. JB Pritzker announced that the Department of Homeland Security wants to deploy troops to protect immigration enforcement operations in Chicago.