A culture at risk: Chicago’s street vendors quietly disappear from familiar corners during ICE surge
Their quiet disappearance marks not just a loss of income for them, it’s also the erosion of a cherished culture by many in the city.
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Mexican President demands ‘thorough investigation’ into shooting death of immigrant by ICE in Franklin Park
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the killing of a Mexican immigrant by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent last week in west suburban Franklin Park.
Flower vendor arrested at launch of Trump’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ deported to Mexico
Bystanders filmed federal immigration agents arresting the Leodegario Martinez Barradas last Sunday.
Los organizadores de El Grito Chicago posponen el festival del Día de la Independencia de México mientras la ciudad se prepara para una mayor aplicación de la ley migratoria
Los organizadores de El Grito Chicago, un festival de dos días con motivo del Día de la Independencia de México que estaba previsto celebrarse el próximo fin de semana en...
Organizers of El Grito Chicago postpone the Mexican Independence Day festival as city braces for increased immigration enforcement
Gov. JB Pritzker said he expects immigration enforcement to begin in Chicago by the end of the week.
Advocates to immigrants as raids loom: Carry your green card, watch out for your neighbor, stay home
While details of the scope of the arrests and timeline remain unclear, immigrant communities are bracing for increased federal enforcement.
Immigrant advocates urge ‘Don’t be afraid, but organize’ in face of imminent Chicago federal raids
Speaking at a town hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson warned it would be “unconstitutional” and “illegal” for the federal government to send troops to patrol Chicago's streets.
ICE spared him from deportation to Venezuela. He donated a kidney to save his ailing brother in the Chicago area.
Jose Gregorio Gonzalez was allowed to remain in the country so he could donate a kidney to his brother, and the men are now recuperating after a successful procedure.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasts Pritzker, Johnson during Chicago-area visit
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem used a visit to the Chicago area on Friday to criticize Illinois politicians, blasting Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson at a press...
‘Dehumanizing’: Inside the Broadview ICE facility where immigrants sleep on cold concrete
An investigation by the baiduhai found that immigration detainees have been held for days at the processing center in west suburban Broadview.