Funeral held for Chicago teen Ofelia Torres after battle with rare cancer, dad's ICE detainment
Family and friends of Ofelia Torres gathered Friday morning at St. William Parish on Chicago’s Northwest Side for her funeral, according to church officials.
Family and friends of Ofelia Torres gathered Friday morning at St. William Parish on Chicago’s Northwest Side for her funeral, according to church officials.
Chicago nurses rally against ICE, call for shift to health care funding
Nurses in Chicago joined others across the country Thursday in a coordinated protest against federal immigration enforcement, gathering in the city’s Medical District to call for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a shift in funding toward health care.
Nurses in Chicago joined others across the country Thursday in a coordinated protest against federal immigration enforcement, gathering in the city’s Medical District to call for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a shift in funding toward health care.
Cook County prosecutor lays out plan to charge federal agents
Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on Thursday announced a new policy detailing how federal agents would be investigated and potentially charged after violent clashes tied to “Operation Midway Blitz.” She says the goal is simple: no one is above the law.
Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on Thursday announced a new policy detailing how federal agents would be investigated and potentially charged after violent clashes tied to “Operation Midway Blitz.” She says the goal is simple: no one is above the law.
DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
Faith leaders allowed inside Broadview ICE facility for Ash Wednesday
Church leaders were allowed inside the Broadview ICE Detention Facility on Wednesday to offer Ash Wednesday sacraments to detainees for the first time.
Church leaders were allowed inside the Broadview ICE Detention Facility on Wednesday to offer Ash Wednesday sacraments to detainees for the first time.
Faith leaders allowed inside Broadview ICE facility for Ash Wednesday
Church leaders were allowed inside the Broadview ICE Detention Facility on Wednesday to offer Ash Wednesday sacraments to detainees for the first time.
Church leaders were allowed inside the Broadview ICE Detention Facility on Wednesday to offer Ash Wednesday sacraments to detainees for the first time.
ICE operating out of Oak Brook office building, village confirms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is operating out of an office space in Oak Brook, village officials confirmed Friday.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is operating out of an office space in Oak Brook, village officials confirmed Friday.
ICE operating out of Oak Brook office building, village confirms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is operating out of an office space in Oak Brook, village officials confirmed Friday.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is operating out of an office space in Oak Brook, village officials confirmed Friday.
US Senate candidates debate ICE, minimum wage, and AI | Chicago Report Debates
The top three candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate faced off in Monday night’s debate on "The Chicago Report."
The top three candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate faced off in Monday night’s debate on "The Chicago Report."
Stratton spars with Krishnamoorthi over ICE funding, campaign donations | Chicago Report Debates
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi outline their positions on ICE, its funding and campaign contributions.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi outline their positions on ICE, its funding and campaign contributions.
Catholic leaders to hold Ash Wednesday Mass after judge restores clergy access to Broadview ICE site | ChicagoLIVE
Father David Inczauskis of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership said Ash Wednesday Mass in Melrose Park will follow a judge’s order restoring clergy access to the Broadview ICE Facility for pastoral care and Communion.
Father David Inczauskis of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership said Ash Wednesday Mass in Melrose Park will follow a judge’s order restoring clergy access to the Broadview ICE Facility for pastoral care and Communion.
Partial government shutdown begins after DHS funding deal collapses
A partial government shutdown is underway after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Dept. of Homeland Security through September. But DHS isn't the only shutdown wreaking havoc on Washington right now.
A partial government shutdown is underway after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Dept. of Homeland Security through September. But DHS isn't the only shutdown wreaking havoc on Washington right now.
Alex Pretti shooting: Minnesota BCA says FBI officially denied them access to evidence in case
The Minnesota BCA has announced the FBI has officially informed the agency it will not allow the state access to evidence in the shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis last month.
The Minnesota BCA has announced the FBI has officially informed the agency it will not allow the state access to evidence in the shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis last month.
Big changes underway in Chicago’s 26th Ward
Ald. Jessie Fuentes joins us to discuss new affordable housing projects, workforce training for local businesses, and recent efforts to protect immigrant rights on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes joins us to discuss new affordable housing projects, workforce training for local businesses, and recent efforts to protect immigrant rights on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE dies from cancer
The Chicago teenager who fought for her father’s release from ICE custody last year, has died from a rare cancer, according to a family spokesperson.
The Chicago teenager who fought for her father’s release from ICE custody last year, has died from a rare cancer, according to a family spokesperson.
Community honors 16-year-old who fought for her father's release from ICE amid cancer battle
Ofelia Torres, a 16-year-old Lake View High School junior battling stage 4 cancer, is being remembered for her courage in fighting for her own life while successfully advocating for her detained father’s release and protection from deportation before her death.
Ofelia Torres, a 16-year-old Lake View High School junior battling stage 4 cancer, is being remembered for her courage in fighting for her own life while successfully advocating for her detained father’s release and protection from deportation before her death.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Chicago teen whose father was detained by ICE dies from rare cancer
The Chicago teen who fought for her father’s release from ICE custody, has died from a rare cancer, the family announced.
The Chicago teen who fought for her father’s release from ICE custody, has died from a rare cancer, the family announced.
ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.