New Illinois laws take effect on July 1, 2024

With the arrival of summer, there are a few new laws that will hit the books starting in July.

Man accused of shooting NYPD officers charged, claims guns are being smuggled into NYC migrant shelters

Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, the Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers is facing attempted murder charges, and claims that the gang Tren de Aragua is smuggling guns into NYC shelters.

New migrant shelters to open in Midway, Hyde Park
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Some migrant shelters in the city will be turning into transition areas and will prioritize families.

Brandon Johnson applauds President Biden's recent immigration order
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson applauded President Joe Biden?s move on immigration policies Thursday morning alongside other political leaders.

Mayor Brandon Johnson reacts to President Biden's immigration order

For the first time, Mayor Brandon Johnson made comments on President Joe Biden's recent immigration order, targeted toward spouses of U.S. citizens.

Mayor Brandon Johnson reacts to President Biden's immigration order
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For the first time, Mayor Brandon Johnson is making comment on President Joe Biden's recent immigration order, targeted toward spouses of U.S. citizens.

How big of a role will immigration play in 2024 election?
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A new Fox News poll shows 52 percent of voters say immigration is an extremely important issue to their vote in November.

Rachel Morin murder: Mom says daughter is more than a statistic: 'They’re using her like a 'political flag'

The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.

Biden immigration executive order impacts Illinois congresswoman
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Chicagoan Delia Ramirez is the only member of Congress in a "mixed-status" family, making President Biden's new executive order both political and personal for her.

Biden to give legal status to some undocumented spouses of US citizens

The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.

'Americans last and illegals first': Reaction to Biden taking immigration action
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President Joe Biden made big waves on Tuesday with an executive order protecting certain undocumented immigrants. The move aims to benefit undocumented spouses and/or parents of legal American citizens.

Rachel Morin murder: Illegal immigrant from El Salvador charged in rape, killing of Maryland mom of 5

A former FBI special agent gave an inside look into how federal and state law enforcement apprehended the El Salvador migrant suspect in the multi-state homicide investigation of Rachel Morin.

Mexico working to quell hectic border situation
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In the wake of the Biden Administration's plans to crack down on the number of asylum seekers trying to enter the United States, Mexican counterparts are also enacting strategies on their end to provide relief.

New Chicago migrant shelter still undergoing renovations despite grand opening
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A former Catholic school building on the Northwest Side is being converted into migrant housing. A grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday but there's a hiccup, as the main facility isn't ready.

Chicago school converted into migrant shelter
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A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.

U.S. border crossings draw further scrutiny after Biden executive order
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The White House announced executive action last week on illegal border crossings but now, some groups claim that action has not made a difference.