City Room - Immigration

Plan to Cut Airport Greeters Upsets Immigrants

They say eliminating the 27 O’Hare positions would tarnish the city’s global reputation.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by City Room

Congressman Wants Obama’s Senate Seat

Rep. Luis Gutiérrez of Chicago says he’s meeting with the Illinois governor about the post next week.

Posted on 11.8.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Some Republicans Cheer Obama’s Win

In a suburb northwest of Chicago, they say the country needs a change.

Posted on 11.5.2008 by Chip Mitchell

New ESL Testing Brings 'Fs' for Some Schools

English Language Learners took a different state test this year to measure academic achievement. In some cases, those scores are bringing down how schools rank overall.

Posted on 10.31.2008 by Eilee Heikenen-Weiss

Republicans Turn from Immigration Focus

The issue is getting little attention in the Chicago area’s hottest Congressional races.

Posted on 10.30.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Report: Immigrants Could Swing Congress Races

Latino voters in six suburban Chicago districts have increased their numbers to nearly 175,000.

Posted on 10.23.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Sudanese-American Looks Forward to First Election

A Sudanese man reflects on what it means to cast a ballot for the first time as an American citizen.

Posted on 10.21.2008 by Michael DeBonis

Vigil Slams Immigrant Detention Conditions

A hundred people march to an immigration center in west suburban Broadview.

Posted on 9.25.2008 by City Room

Officer’s Indictment Pleases Victims’ Families

A Chicago cop faces felony charges in a fatal car crash last year. The officer had been drinking in a downtown bar.

Posted on 9.24.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Cop in Fatal Crash Faces Felony Charges

Chicago Officer John Ardelean had been drinking before his SUV broadsided a sedan on Chicago’s North Side last Thanksgiving.

Posted on 9.23.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Operation Breaks Alleged Fake ID Ring

15 alleged members of a bogus ID ring in Chicago appeared in court for the first time today on federal conspiracy charges.

Posted on 9.19.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Immigration Agents Accused of Racial Profiling

The criticism follows raids that targeted alleged members of a fake ID ring in Chicago.

Posted on 9.19.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Immigration Raid Targets West Side Homes

Residents of Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood say helicopters hovered over agents who entered houses and apartments.

Posted on 9.19.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Immigration Sweeps Spark Criticism

Advocates speak up for ‘fugitive aliens’ arrested in Illinois and Indiana.

Posted on 9.18.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Federal Arrests Target ‘Fugitive Aliens’

A four-day immigration operation in Illinois and Indiana puts 144 people behind bars.

Posted on 9.17.2008 by Chip Mitchell