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.
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.
Biden immigration executive order impacts Illinois congresswoman: 'today was so important'
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.
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.
'Americans last and illegals first': Reaction to Biden taking immigration action
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Portage Park school converted into migrant shelter, hosting 300 migrants
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
New Chicago migrant shelter still undergoing renovations despite grand opening
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.
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
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
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
The White House announced executive action last week on illegal border crossings but now, some groups claim that action has not made a difference.
The White House announced executive action last week on illegal border crossings but now, some groups claim that action has not made a difference.
26 victims rescued after human smuggling bust in Texas
A human smuggling operation was uncovered in Bexar County, Texas Thursday night. Sheriff's deputies discovered 26 victims in a false compartment in a trailer.
A human smuggling operation was uncovered in Bexar County, Texas Thursday night. Sheriff's deputies discovered 26 victims in a false compartment in a trailer.
U.S.-Mexico Border latest: Key takeaways from Biden's new executive order
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.
Gage Park reopens facilities a year after closing to house migrants
Since August 2022, Chicago has welcomed more than 42,000 migrants from the southern border. Currently, more than 7,000 are still living in city and state-run shelters.
Since August 2022, Chicago has welcomed more than 42,000 migrants from the southern border. Currently, more than 7,000 are still living in city and state-run shelters.
Gage Park reopens to community members
After being closed for a year, the city has reopened Gage Park facilities to residents.
After being closed for a year, the city has reopened Gage Park facilities to residents.
Johnson welcomes residents back to Gage Park facility
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday closing the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers in an effort to stem the flow of migrants into the country. The move raises questions about local implications, as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials prepare to welcome residents back to Gage Park facilities.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday closing the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers in an effort to stem the flow of migrants into the country. The move raises questions about local implications, as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials prepare to welcome residents back to Gage Park facilities.
Biden to take executive action regarding the southern border
President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order that places restrictions on the number of asylum claims at the Southern border. Both Democrats and Republicans are critical of the President's demands.
President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order that places restrictions on the number of asylum claims at the Southern border. Both Democrats and Republicans are critical of the President's demands.
Biden issues executive order on border security
President Biden has issued a long-expected executive order on security at the US-Mexico border that could lead to a shutdown of asylum processing.
President Biden has issued a long-expected executive order on security at the US-Mexico border that could lead to a shutdown of asylum processing.
$53 billion budget passes Illinois House but Chicago Bears come up empty
The Chicago Bears will not receive any public funding for their stadium plans.
The Chicago Bears will not receive any public funding for their stadium plans.
Trump weighs White House advisory role for Elon Musk: report
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Chicago Girl Scouts partner with local groups for migrant bike drive
A new collection effort underway to help migrants get around the Chicago area. A local Girl Scout troop is partnering with Refugee Community Connection and Roscoe Village Bikes to host a bike drive this weekend.
A new collection effort underway to help migrants get around the Chicago area. A local Girl Scout troop is partnering with Refugee Community Connection and Roscoe Village Bikes to host a bike drive this weekend.
Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.