Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, sending measure to House
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
Dozens gather in Horner Park to protest federal immigration arrest in Albany Park
About 100 people gathered at Horner Park Wednesday evening to protest a federal immigration arrest that happened Tuesday near Lawrence and Kedzie.
About 100 people gathered at Horner Park Wednesday evening to protest a federal immigration arrest that happened Tuesday near Lawrence and Kedzie.
ICE protest held over recent arrest in Albany Park
About 100 people gathered this evening in Horner Park for a planned protest in response to yesterday’s incident where one man was detained by federal agents. Leslie Moreno is live there with the turn out.
About 100 people gathered this evening in Horner Park for a planned protest in response to yesterday’s incident where one man was detained by federal agents. Leslie Moreno is live there with the turn out.
Planned ICE protest in response to arrest in Albany Park
A planned protest is scheduled for later this evening in response to an incident in Albany Park involving federal immigration agents.
A planned protest is scheduled for later this evening in response to an incident in Albany Park involving federal immigration agents.
Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand jury before it indicted protesters who opposed the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps last year.
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand jury before it indicted protesters who opposed the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps last year.
Support group surprises 55 Chicago-area mothers with portraits of children lost to gun violence
A support group for Chicago-area mothers who have lost children to gun violence surprised 55 mothers with original portraits of their deceased loved ones.
A support group for Chicago-area mothers who have lost children to gun violence surprised 55 mothers with original portraits of their deceased loved ones.
Albany Park community demands answers after reported ICE detention
Community members in Albany Park are demanding answers after witnesses reported a federal immigration enforcement operation that ended with a man being detained Tuesday morning.
Community members in Albany Park are demanding answers after witnesses reported a federal immigration enforcement operation that ended with a man being detained Tuesday morning.
Albany Park community demands answers after ICE detention
Community members in Albany Park are demanding answers after witnesses reported a federal immigration enforcement operation that ended with a man being detained Tuesday morning.
Community members in Albany Park are demanding answers after witnesses reported a federal immigration enforcement operation that ended with a man being detained Tuesday morning.
Chicago residents on alert after reported ICE detention sparks concern
Community members and local officials are raising concerns after a man was reportedly detained by federal immigration agents in Albany Park, prompting neighborhood patrols and calls for residents to stay informed.
Community members and local officials are raising concerns after a man was reportedly detained by federal immigration agents in Albany Park, prompting neighborhood patrols and calls for residents to stay informed.
Immigrants sent to other states after ICE release | The Chicago Report
A network of volunteers across the country is stepping up to help immigrants released from ICE detention. A group in Illinois called the Overground Railroad drives people hundreds of miles to get back home. Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Gregory Pratt joins us.
A network of volunteers across the country is stepping up to help immigrants released from ICE detention. A group in Illinois called the Overground Railroad drives people hundreds of miles to get back home. Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Gregory Pratt joins us.
Uptown after-school program supports new arrivals and their families
Twenty years strong, an after-school program in Uptown has been looking out for kids whose families just arrived here. The Chinese Mutual Aid Association got started to help folks start fresh in Chicago and they're still at it. Now they've teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to keep that support going.
Twenty years strong, an after-school program in Uptown has been looking out for kids whose families just arrived here. The Chinese Mutual Aid Association got started to help folks start fresh in Chicago and they're still at it. Now they've teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to keep that support going.
Migrant arrivals linked to homelessness spike | The Chicago Report
A new UIC report finds Latino homelessness in Illinois is on the rise. It brings up two factors -- a migrant influx and a lack of housing. But, the problem is bigger than it looks on the surface.
A new UIC report finds Latino homelessness in Illinois is on the rise. It brings up two factors -- a migrant influx and a lack of housing. But, the problem is bigger than it looks on the surface.
Democrats renew criticism of ICE detention conditions as Trump administration weighs new restrictions
Democrats are once again speaking out about conditions inside ICE detention facilities as the Trump administration considers new steps aimed at reducing demonstrations outside the centers.
Democrats are once again speaking out about conditions inside ICE detention facilities as the Trump administration considers new steps aimed at reducing demonstrations outside the centers.
Trial against ICE agent over Chicago-area incident pushed back
The case over an ICE agent who allegedly went after a protester in suburban Brookfield got pushed back in court.
The case over an ICE agent who allegedly went after a protester in suburban Brookfield got pushed back in court.
Is 'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? Florida congressman speaks at ICE detention center
State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.
State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.
DHS secretary's threat to sanctuary city airports puts airlines, travel industry on edge
An idea from the new head of the Department of Homeland Security has the travel industry spooked and is being described by a fellow Cabinet member as a bad idea.
An idea from the new head of the Department of Homeland Security has the travel industry spooked and is being described by a fellow Cabinet member as a bad idea.
Trump administration orders green card applicants to leave the US, apply from their home countries
USCIS said it will grant "adjustment of status" only in extraordinary circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.
USCIS said it will grant "adjustment of status" only in extraordinary circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.
Judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday.
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday.
‘Broadview Six’ defendants cleared after federal prosecutors drop charges
Federal prosecutors on Thursday dropped all remaining charges against the final four defendants in the so-called "Broadview Six" case, ending the criminal prosecution tied to a 2025 protest outside a suburban ICE detention facility.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday dropped all remaining charges against the final four defendants in the so-called "Broadview Six" case, ending the criminal prosecution tied to a 2025 protest outside a suburban ICE detention facility.
Republicans clash over Trump's White House ballroom funding request
Senate Republicans are divided over President Trump’s push for funding tied to a new White House ballroom and border security package, as lawmakers debate costs, spending priorities, and whether Congress can meet the president’s June 1 deadline.
Senate Republicans are divided over President Trump’s push for funding tied to a new White House ballroom and border security package, as lawmakers debate costs, spending priorities, and whether Congress can meet the president’s June 1 deadline.