A Chicago elementary school turned away agents they feared were from ICE. They turned out to be from the Secret Service
Fearing federal agents asking to search a Chicago elementary school Friday morning were from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, school officials denied them entry. But it turned out they were US Secret Service agents pursuing an investigation.
Chicago school bars ICE agents who ‘showed up’ Friday morning, no arrests made
Administrators at a Chicago school on Friday barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who “showed up” at the school on Friday morning. According to
Chicago school officials say they stopped federal law enforcement from entering elementary school
Chicago school officials claimed several Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to enter a majority-Latino elementary school in the south side of Chicago on Friday, days after Donald Trump ’s administration rescinded long-standing policy that prohibits law enforcement actions in schools and churches.
Secret Service Agents, Not ICE, Visited Chicago School, Officials Say Amid Deportation Fears
In a statement Friday evening, Chicago Public Schools leaders said that after their initial comments went out about ICE agents, they learned the agents were from the Secret Service. The false alarm heightened fears among immigrant communities in the country’s third-largest city.
Chicago school district says it was wrong about ICE agents going to a school
Chicago Public Schools said its officials made a mistake when they said ICE had gone to a school, mistaken information that caused alarm. It was Secret Service.
Heavy Police Presence After 'Incident' In West Chicago
West Chicago police are investigating an "incident" that happened in the 200 block of West Pomeroy Street Saturday evening.
1 hospitalized for smoke inhalation after house fire in La Grange, Illinois, officials say
Upon arrival, the fire was seen through basement windows that spread beyond the dryer. Fire officials said smoke was also ...
Illinois' new flag: What design experts say to consider as you vote among 10 finalists
The sesquicentennial (150-year, upper left) and centennial (upper right) designs for the Illinois state flag are candidates ...
Better Government Association weighs in on proposed fix for Illinois' $143 billion in pension debt
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Immigrant rights groups in Chicago sue Trump administration, seek to block mass deportation efforts
Activist groups argued planned immigration raids are retaliatory in nature because of Chicago's sanctuary city status.
Rep. Steve Reick: Illinois cannot afford the pension reforms in Fair Retirement and Recruitment Act
The most pressing issue facing Illinois is the massive debt owed to our public pension systems; our five state plans are ...
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Southern Illinois rebounds with road win over UIC
CHICAGO - Southern Illinois basketball rallied late to knock off UIC, 89-85, Saturday afternoon at Credit Union 1 Arena. With ...
Illinois lawmakers eyeing recall of elected officials
Legislators from both sides of the aisle are urging the Illinois General Assembly to work together to give voters the ability to hold elected government officials accountable. State Rep. La Shawn, ...