Local pastor testifies in House committee forum
Cook County is expanding its legal services for residents who are facing deportation. Board President Toni Preckwinkle made the announcement this afternoon.
Cook County is expanding its legal services for residents who are facing deportation. Board President Toni Preckwinkle made the announcement this afternoon.
Nonprofit raises bond money to help detained Chicago immigrants | ChicagoNOW
The Midwest Immigration Fund helps detained immigrants secure bond and release while their cases move through the courts. Alejandra Oliva joins us to share more. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
The Midwest Immigration Fund helps detained immigrants secure bond and release while their cases move through the courts. Alejandra Oliva joins us to share more. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Beloved Rogers Park pizza shop reopens after ICE-related closure
A beloved Rogers Park pizza shop that abruptly closed in October, citing fear caused by immigration enforcement in the neighborhood, has officially reopened.
A beloved Rogers Park pizza shop that abruptly closed in October, citing fear caused by immigration enforcement in the neighborhood, has officially reopened.
Local pastor arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest | The Chicago Report
Detentions at the Broadview ICE processing facility have reportedly dipped to only four people after a judge's order to clean up conditions and with the department of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. But, it hasn't stopped the contentious scenes outside.
Detentions at the Broadview ICE processing facility have reportedly dipped to only four people after a judge's order to clean up conditions and with the department of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. But, it hasn't stopped the contentious scenes outside.
Federal agents focus immigration crackdown on Louisiana, North Carolina
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
Rogers Park pizza shop reopens after ICE raids drove away workers and customers
Nueva Italy Pizza is back open after shutting down in October when immigration enforcement activity in Rogers Park left workers and neighbors too afraid to come by. The family-run shop, a community staple for 18 years, reopened to crowds of loyal customers eager to show support. The owners say they’re grateful for the outpouring of love — and hopeful this marks a fresh start after months of fear and uncertainty.
Nueva Italy Pizza is back open after shutting down in October when immigration enforcement activity in Rogers Park left workers and neighbors too afraid to come by. The family-run shop, a community staple for 18 years, reopened to crowds of loyal customers eager to show support. The owners say they’re grateful for the outpouring of love — and hopeful this marks a fresh start after months of fear and uncertainty.
Robin Kelly slams GOP over shutdown and ICE raids in Chicago, eyes Durbin’s Senate seat | ChicagoLIVE
Congresswoman Robin Kelly speaks with ChicagoLIVE about her opposition to the GOP-led shutdown deal, her criticism of ICE raids she says have “traumatized” Chicago communities, and her vision for reforming immigration and healthcare as she campaigns for the U.S. Senate.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly speaks with ChicagoLIVE about her opposition to the GOP-led shutdown deal, her criticism of ICE raids she says have “traumatized” Chicago communities, and her vision for reforming immigration and healthcare as she campaigns for the U.S. Senate.
Chicago neighborhoods feel relief as immigration agents leave
Some Chicago neighborhoods say they finally feel a little safer now that federal immigration agents have left the city.
Some Chicago neighborhoods say they finally feel a little safer now that federal immigration agents have left the city.
Chicago restaurant helps families recover after immigration agents leave city
Some Chicago neighborhoods say they finally feel a little safer now that federal immigration agents have left the city. In South Lawn, one restaurant has become a lifeline for families who were too afraid to leave their homes for food.
Some Chicago neighborhoods say they finally feel a little safer now that federal immigration agents have left the city. In South Lawn, one restaurant has become a lifeline for families who were too afraid to leave their homes for food.
Former journalists speak out over immigration enforcement | The Chicago Report
Several former Chicago broadcast journalists are speaking out against the recent string of federal immigration operations in the area.
Several former Chicago broadcast journalists are speaking out against the recent string of federal immigration operations in the area.
Chicago neighborhood feels relief as immigration agents leave — businesses see life return
In West Lawn, residents are finally stepping outside again after weeks of fear tied to federal immigration activity.
In West Lawn, residents are finally stepping outside again after weeks of fear tied to federal immigration activity.
Judge grants class action status in Broadview ICE facility lawsuit
A federal judge has granted class certification in a lawsuit against the Broadview ICE facility. The suit, filed by two former detainees, accuses the center of inhumane conditions — including clogged toilets, lack of showers, limited food and water, and no access to attorneys.
A federal judge has granted class certification in a lawsuit against the Broadview ICE facility. The suit, filed by two former detainees, accuses the center of inhumane conditions — including clogged toilets, lack of showers, limited food and water, and no access to attorneys.
Chicago mayor reacts to National Guard troops leaving Illinois after Trump deployment
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission by the Trump administration, a defense official said Monday.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home.
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home.
Immigration crackdown shifts to Charlotte: "It's terrifying"
As immigration operations begins to slow down here, a new crackdown is now underway in Noth Carolina. It's called Operation "Charlotte's Web."
As immigration operations begins to slow down here, a new crackdown is now underway in Noth Carolina. It's called Operation "Charlotte's Web."
Illinois lawmaker calls out Pritzker over violent Broadview ICE protests
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss shares concerns, advice as Charlotte faces similar ICE crackdowns
Videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Charlotte, North Carolina, are bringing back memories of racial targeting and fear for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who wrote an op-ed in the Charlotte Observer urging communities to unite in protecting residents.
Videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Charlotte, North Carolina, are bringing back memories of racial targeting and fear for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who wrote an op-ed in the Charlotte Observer urging communities to unite in protecting residents.
Local reaction to 'Operation Charlotte's Web'
A warning this weekend from the mayor of Evanston to the people of Charlotte.
A warning this weekend from the mayor of Evanston to the people of Charlotte.
Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities
During an unprecedented immigration crackdown enters a third month, many Chicago residents are fighting back.
During an unprecedented immigration crackdown enters a third month, many Chicago residents are fighting back.
Border Patrol confrontations in Charlotte
A surge of immigration enforcement activity is underway Charlotte, North Carolina. And it has led to some tense confrontations.
A surge of immigration enforcement activity is underway Charlotte, North Carolina. And it has led to some tense confrontations.