ICE agents deployed to O'Hare amid TSA staffing shortage
The partial government shutdown has led thousands of TSA agents to work without pay and that means a lot of them are calling out sick, leading to huge security lines. At O'Hare, ICE agents are being assigned to help.
The partial government shutdown has led thousands of TSA agents to work without pay and that means a lot of them are calling out sick, leading to huge security lines. At O'Hare, ICE agents are being assigned to help.
ICE agents deployed to Chicago's O'Hare airport
ICE agents are now on duty inside Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. They've been deployed to airports nationwide to help TSA agents and travelers who are dealing with long wait times.
ICE agents are now on duty inside Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. They've been deployed to airports nationwide to help TSA agents and travelers who are dealing with long wait times.
Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary amid funding shutdown
The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, placing him in charge of an agency facing a funding shutdown.
The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, placing him in charge of an agency facing a funding shutdown.
Trump rejects off-ramp to fund DHS as airport delays worsen
President Trump rejected an off-ramp plan that would have reopened all of DHS except for ICE, saying he now wants the Save America Bill attached to any DHS funding compromise.
President Trump rejected an off-ramp plan that would have reopened all of DHS except for ICE, saying he now wants the Save America Bill attached to any DHS funding compromise.
Loyola student’s killing sparks political fallout, policy debate in Chicago
After the death of Sheridan Gorman, city leaders react as pressure mounts on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council over public safety and Chicago’s sanctuary city policies.
After the death of Sheridan Gorman, city leaders react as pressure mounts on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council over public safety and Chicago’s sanctuary city policies.
Suspect in fatal shooting of Loyola student has court hearing postponed
A Venezuelan migrant accused of gunning down a Loyola University freshman did not appear in court Monday for his detention hearing due to being hospitalized.
A Venezuelan migrant accused of gunning down a Loyola University freshman did not appear in court Monday for his detention hearing due to being hospitalized.
Venezuelan migrant charged in murder of Loyola student misses court due to hospitalization
A Venezuelan migrant accused of gunning down a Loyola University freshman did not appear in court Monday for his detention hearing due to being hospitalized.
A Venezuelan migrant accused of gunning down a Loyola University freshman did not appear in court Monday for his detention hearing due to being hospitalized.
ICE agents deployed at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, mayor responds
Federal immigration agents have been deployed at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concern from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Federal immigration agents have been deployed at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concern from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
ICE agents are being sent to US airports on Monday: What to know
President Trump hasn’t said how ICE will help with airport security, but he did say ICE agents would be arresting “all Illegal Immigrants."
President Trump hasn’t said how ICE will help with airport security, but he did say ICE agents would be arresting “all Illegal Immigrants."
Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed
As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.
As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.
Elgin officer fired over social media posts
The City of Elgin has fired a police officer after an investigation found he violated department policies during the height of a federal immigration enforcement operation last fall.
The City of Elgin has fired a police officer after an investigation found he violated department policies during the height of a federal immigration enforcement operation last fall.
Chicago suburb fires officer over social media posts tied to federal immigration crackdown
A suburban police officer has been fired after urging federal immigration agents last year to target local sites, city officials said.
A suburban police officer has been fired after urging federal immigration agents last year to target local sites, city officials said.
Markwayne Mullin makes his case to lead DHS, faces Senate resistance over temperament
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Cook County officials call on residents to report ICE presence at polling sites
Cook County prosecutors say they are prepared to protect voting access and respond to any interference on Election Day.
Cook County prosecutors say they are prepared to protect voting access and respond to any interference on Election Day.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to retire, reports say
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino has announced his retirement, according to multiple reports, drawing reaction from several Illinois politicians.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino has announced his retirement, according to multiple reports, drawing reaction from several Illinois politicians.
Greg Bovino, face of Trump’s mass deportation campaign, to retire after controversial Minneapolis raids
Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol commander who became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, will retire, reports say.
Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol commander who became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, will retire, reports say.
DHS funding stalemate nears one month as terror concerns rise and TSA agents work without pay
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security as the Iran conflict heightens terrorism fears, leaving TSA agents unpaid, airport lines growing, and both parties trading blame over immigration enforcement and ICE.
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security as the Iran conflict heightens terrorism fears, leaving TSA agents unpaid, airport lines growing, and both parties trading blame over immigration enforcement and ICE.
Push grows for special prosecutor after Operation Midway Blitz
A group led by civil rights law firm Loevy and Loevy asked a Cook County judge Thursday to bring in a special prosecutor to investigate federal agents after a large immigration operation in Chicago last fall.
A group led by civil rights law firm Loevy and Loevy asked a Cook County judge Thursday to bring in a special prosecutor to investigate federal agents after a large immigration operation in Chicago last fall.
Chicago coalition calls for special prosecutor to target ICE
A Chicago coalition is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor. They want an independent investigation into federal agents and their use of force during Operation Midway Blitz.
A Chicago coalition is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor. They want an independent investigation into federal agents and their use of force during Operation Midway Blitz.