Chicago family says father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody
A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.
Chicago family says father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody
A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
DOJ sues over Illinois law protecting immigrants at courthouses, daycares, hospitals
The DOJ sued Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
DHS offers $3000 'holiday stipend' to migrants who self-deport by end of year
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
'Rails and Roots' shows how Mexican railroad workers built Chicago
A new exhibit in Pilsen brings to light the Mexican and Mexican American families who helped build Chicago’s rail network.
Illinois members of Congress are latest to tour immigration facilities after judge’s ruling
Four Illinois Democrats toured a federal immigration center in suburban Broadview on Monday.
Family seeks answers after Chicago vendor detained by ICE
A street vendor was detained by federal agents and his family wants answers tonight. They say he has health issues and they do not know where he is. Leslie Moreno spoke with his son about what they know.
Family seeks answers after Chicago street vendor detained by federal agents
The family of a longtime Chicago street vendor detained by federal agents is urgently asking for answers.
Bodycam video withheld in Marimar Martinez shooting
A judge is denying a request to release bodycam video, showing the moments before a Border Patrol agent shot a woman five times in Chicago.
Family seeks answers after vendor detained by ICE
We’re hearing from the family of a 68-year-old tamale vendor who was detained by federal agents while working on a Chicago street corner. They say they have not been able to reach him and are worried about his health. Leslie Moreno spoke with his son to find out what’s happening.
Marimar Martinez update: Bodycam video ordered withheld in Border Patrol agent shooting case
A judge denied a request to release bodycam video showing the moments prior to a Border Patrol agent shooting a woman five times during an October confrontation in Chicago.
Faith leaders rally outside Chicago ICE office seeking access to Broadview detainees
Catholic priests and other faith leaders gathered outside the ICE field office on Ida B. Wells Drive to call for access to the Broadview detention facility, saying repeated requests to provide religious services have gone unanswered.
Wisconsin judge convicted of felony obstruction
A jury in Wisconsin has convicted Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction for interfering with federal immigration officers who were trying to arrest an illegal immigrant outside her courtroom back in April.
Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
Judge found guilty of helping immigrant evade agents
A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
Growing calls for accountability against migrant
An update to a story we brought yesterday. A grieving mom is calling on the Chicago police and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office to charge an undocumented migrant. The man owns the car that caused the crash but says he was the passenger not the driver when it all went down. Tia Ewing is hearing from another family that wants accountability.
Growing calls for accountability in deadly Lake Shore Drive crash involving migrant
A grieving Chicago mom is demanding that Chicago police and the Cook County State's Attorney charge a migrant involved in a recent deadly crash.