City Room - Immigration

Immigrant’s Family Asks for Second Autopsy

But the Chicago hospital where he’d spent weeks in a coma says he received exemplary care.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Immigration Officials: Turn Yourself In

A new immigration program urges fugitives to turn themselves in.

Posted on 8.5.2008 by City Room

Congressmen Head to Iowa to Look Into Raid

Rep. Luis Gutiérrez of Chicago is leading a delegation this morning to meet with some of the nearly 400 meatpackers arrested in May.

Posted on 7.26.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Busloads of Chicagoans to March in Iowa

They plan to voice support for nearly 400 workers arrested in the largest immigration raid in U.S. history.

Posted on 7.25.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Day Laborers to Get Safety Gear on Soccer Field

A researcher says the relaxed setting will enable training them to use the equipment.

Posted on 7.20.2008 by Lenny Ocasio

Was Immigration Dragnet Too Wide?

A federal operation near Chicago jailed dozens of alleged gang members this week, but seven of the detainees have no criminal records.

Posted on 7.19.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Immigration Sweep Puts ‘Gang Members’ Behind Bars

Officials say the operation targeted illegal aliens with ties to violent groups.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Lawsuit Claims Airport Employers Cheated Immigrants

The workers say 9 companies around O’Hare owe thousands of hours of wages.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Ancient African Art Showcased

Nigerian immigrants hope to see works back in their homeland someday.

Posted on 7.10.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

Immigration Exhibit Opens

Organizers time new show for the Fourth of July.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

Girl Comes Home After Immigration Tangle

A 3-year-old is back in Chicago after a run-in with immigration authorities and months apart from her parents.

Posted on 6.17.2008 by Chip Mitchell

After 5 Years, Hotel Strike Has No End in Sight

The work stoppage at Chicago’s historic Congress Plaza has driven guests from the inn and stretched the union’s resources, but the sides are as far apart as ever.

Posted on 6.12.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Chicagoans Keep Eye on Puerto Rican Primary

West Siders with roots on the island see the contest as a platform to air grievances.

Posted on 6.1.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Church’s Approach to Domestic Violence Raises Eyebrows

A mostly Mexican parish in Chicago allows some abusers to join the program.

Posted on 5.14.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Cop in Fatal Crash Won’t Face New Charges, But Still in Hot Water

Prosecutors say they won’t bring new charges against a Chicago officer accused of DUI, but he still faces a civil suit and a police department investigation.

Posted on 5.8.2008 by Chip Mitchell