Little Village

A renewed Border Patrol presence in Chicago has residents on edge and protesters back in the streets following a series of reported detentions.

Growing frustration and fear are spreading through Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood after confirmation that Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino has returned to the city.

Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino returned to Chicago on Tuesday, according to Gov. JB Pritzker, reportedly bringing 200 federal agents with him.

Just weeks after federal immigration agents left Chicago, many largely Latino communities like Little Village are slowly seeing things get back to normal but are still feeling the impact.

Since federal immigration agents left Chicago last month, many neighborhoods are still feeling the impact.

A multi-faith coalition gathered in Little Village for a powerful Faith Over Fear rally, celebrating resilience and unity while addressing the fear caused by recent immigration enforcement tactics. Led by Live Free Illinois, Iman, and New Life Centers, the event emphasized prayer, organizing, and mutual aid for Black and Brown communities heavily impacted by federal policies.

El Milagro and the National Labor Relations Board have reached a settlement after workers began to protest about unfair working conditions back in 2021. Workers and community leaders gathered in Little Village to celebrate Thursday.

Some Chicago neighborhoods say they finally feel a little safer now that federal immigration agents have left the city. In South Lawn, one restaurant has become a lifeline for families who were too afraid to leave their homes for food.

Police are searching for two men who they say killed a father and son in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood over the weekend.

Chicago police have released video of two men wanted in connection with a Little Village jewelry store robbery that turned deadly last weekend.