Chicago families worry about ICE, but new law promises school protections

As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families.

New immigration enforcement in Chicago, protesters show out
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Border patrol agents came to Chicago Tuesday morning to start "Operation At Large," targeting undocumented immigrants.

Block Club Chicago sues ICE, Homeland Security over stonewalling public records | ChicagoNOW
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Block Club Chicago is taking two powerful federal agencies to court, accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security of stonewalling public records requests. At stake is more than paperwork?the lawsuit argues the government is undermining the Freedom of Information Act, a law meant to guarantee the public?s right to know. Reporter Mick Dumke joins us to break down what Block Club is fighting for, what?s at risk, and why transparency matters for every Chicagoan.

Chicago students rally outside Trump Tower as Border Patrol launches new operation
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Thousands of student-led protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in Chicago?chanting as the Latino Leadership Council held an emergency press conference in response to President Trump?s escalating ICE crackdown and a visit by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

El Grito festival held in Pilsen amid immigration fears
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Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.

The Chicago Report: Chicago Latinos largely oppose both Johnson and Trump
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A new poll is trying to get a sense of how Chicago's Latino population feels about Trump, Pritzker, the mayor and immigration. Political strategist and Urban Institute CEO Juan Rangel joins us.

El Grito festival underway in Pilsen amid immigration fears

Despite concerns over an immigration crackdown in Chicago, local communities are still honoring their heritage ahead of Mexican Independence Day.

El Grito festival underway in Pilsen amid immigration fears
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Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.But one Pilsen church is keeping the tradition alive with a celebration of its own.

'People are frightened': Pritzker warns of rising violence, criticizes Trump's rhetoric

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that threats to his office have increased since the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with numbers spiking after last week’s deadly shooting in Utah.

Pritzker says threats against him have spiked since Charlie Kirk shooting
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he?s faced a surge in threats following last week?s deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Speaking at a roundtable in Chicago, Pritzker accused Donald Trump of fueling political violence while Republicans pushed back, pointing to his own past rhetoric. The governor also raised concerns about immigration enforcement, citing fear in communities and a recent deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park.