Garfield Ridge coffee shop rallies community support after ICE backlash
A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse in Garfield Ridge is receiving an outpouring of support after owners say they were harassed over a social media post critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse in Garfield Ridge is receiving an outpouring of support after owners say they were harassed over a social media post critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
Lawmakers race to avert DHS shutdown as deadline nears
With Department of Homeland Security funding set to expire, Democrats and Republicans remain divided over immigration enforcement as a key test vote could signal whether a partial shutdown is imminent.
With Department of Homeland Security funding set to expire, Democrats and Republicans remain divided over immigration enforcement as a key test vote could signal whether a partial shutdown is imminent.
ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
Aurora mother speaks out after teen tackled by police during anti-ICE school walkout
A mother and her son in Aurora are speaking out after she says her 15-year-old son was tackled by police during an anti-ICE school walkout earlier this week.
A mother and her son in Aurora are speaking out after she says her 15-year-old son was tackled by police during an anti-ICE school walkout earlier this week.
Rep. LaHood on Epstein file fallout, DHS funding | The Chicago Report
Congressman Darin LaHood talks about Epstein, immigration and the happenings at the White House, including the president's claims the IRS owes him $10 billion, his desire to have Republicans take over elections and more.
Congressman Darin LaHood talks about Epstein, immigration and the happenings at the White House, including the president's claims the IRS owes him $10 billion, his desire to have Republicans take over elections and more.
New evidence in Marimar Martinez case | The Chicago Report
Christopher Parente, an attorney for Marimar Martinez, joins The Chicago Report to discuss the new evidence that's come to light in her case.
Christopher Parente, an attorney for Marimar Martinez, joins The Chicago Report to discuss the new evidence that's come to light in her case.
Chicago woman shot by immigration agent sues DHS, releases video of shooting
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Waukegan resident indicted on forced labor of undocumented immigrants charges: officials
A foreign national living in Waukegan has been indicted after allegedly bringing illegal immigrants into the United States and forcing them to work for him, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A foreign national living in Waukegan has been indicted after allegedly bringing illegal immigrants into the United States and forcing them to work for him, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Trump’s immigration enforcement push puts pressure on federal courts, judges voice concerns
Federal judges across the country say they are facing a sharp rise in emergency immigration lawsuits tied to the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
Federal judges across the country say they are facing a sharp rise in emergency immigration lawsuits tied to the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
Chicago woman shot by immigration agent sues DHS | FULL REMARKS
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Chicago volunteers patrol Little Village streets, warning neighbors of ICE activity
Just five miles west of downtown Chicago, a group of young volunteers in Little Village is patrolling the neighborhood, using whistles and social media to alert residents when federal immigration agents are nearby.
Just five miles west of downtown Chicago, a group of young volunteers in Little Village is patrolling the neighborhood, using whistles and social media to alert residents when federal immigration agents are nearby.
‘ICE Breakers’ use whistles, social media alerts in Chicago neighborhood
Just five miles west of downtown Chicago, a group of young volunteers in Little Village is patrolling the neighborhood, using whistles and social media to alert residents when federal immigration agents are nearby.
Just five miles west of downtown Chicago, a group of young volunteers in Little Village is patrolling the neighborhood, using whistles and social media to alert residents when federal immigration agents are nearby.
Chicago woman shot by immigration agent sues DHS, releases video of shooting
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Marimar Martinez, the woman who was shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent last October in Chicago, is accusing the federal government of smearing her during a failed prosecution in a new lawsuit.
Border Patrol agent praised by Bovino after shooting Chicago woman, documents show
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino praised an agent on the same day he shot and injured Marimar Martinez on Chicago’s Southwest Side last year.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino praised an agent on the same day he shot and injured Marimar Martinez on Chicago’s Southwest Side last year.
Don Lemon hires former MN prosecutor Joe Thompson to help fight church protest charges
Former U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who recently resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, has ben hired to represent Don Lemon against charges stemming from a protest at a St. Paul church.
Former U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who recently resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, has ben hired to represent Don Lemon against charges stemming from a protest at a St. Paul church.
Lawmakers clash with ICE over use of force
A tense congressional hearing questioned immigration officials about deaths and controversial enforcement actions, including a Chicago shooting and an incident that injured an infant. ICE’s acting director defended agents as a new poll shows growing concern over aggressive tactics.
A tense congressional hearing questioned immigration officials about deaths and controversial enforcement actions, including a Chicago shooting and an incident that injured an infant. ICE’s acting director defended agents as a new poll shows growing concern over aggressive tactics.
DHS shutdown looms as immigration standoff stalls talks on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers face a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but deep disagreements over ICE and immigration enforcement threaten a lapse that could disrupt TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard.
Lawmakers face a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but deep disagreements over ICE and immigration enforcement threaten a lapse that could disrupt TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard.
Most Americans say it's ‘unacceptable’ for immigration officers to hide their faces, poll finds
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that most Americans (61%) believe it is unacceptable for immigration officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities.
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that most Americans (61%) believe it is unacceptable for immigration officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities.
Far-right influencer Jake Lang charged for damaging ‘Prosecute ICE’ sculpture
Far-right influencer Jake Lang, who was pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 riots, is facing a felony charge for reportedly damaging a “Prosecute ICE" sculpture at the Minnesota State Capitol, claiming it was an act of artistic expression.
Far-right influencer Jake Lang, who was pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 riots, is facing a felony charge for reportedly damaging a “Prosecute ICE" sculpture at the Minnesota State Capitol, claiming it was an act of artistic expression.
Trump administration proposes citizenship question in test for 2030 census
The Trump administration is making efforts to include a question about an individual's citizenship status in the U.S. as part of a practice test for the 2030 census.
The Trump administration is making efforts to include a question about an individual's citizenship status in the U.S. as part of a practice test for the 2030 census.



















