Op-Ed: Building a school community where learning blossoms
A classroom moment rooted in trauma shows why culturally responsive teaching is essential to helping immigrant students feel seen, safe and connected.
Illinois’ District 7 Congressional Candidates on Immigration and Key Issues
On Thursday, Feb. 26, Democratic candidates running for congressional representative in Illinois’ 7th district gathered in downtown Chicago to speak to Streeterville and River North residents about their stances on bipartisanship, public safety, education, and immigration.
Three Candidates Vie to Become First Latino Representative for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District
As the Illinois primary on March 17 approaches, three Latino candidates hope to become the Democratic nominee: Anabel Mendoza, Jazmin J. Robinson, and Felix Tello.
Pritzker uses State of the State to defend immigrants, says Chicago targeted by federal actions
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker used his State of the State address to criticize federal immigration enforcement and frame the issue as a test of national values.
Latino Communities Say ICE Presence is Changing How They Gather and Celebrate
Latino communities in Chicago are adjusting public celebrations and cultural traditions amid growing concerns over immigration enforcement.
Beyond the Protests: How To Support Immigrant Communities Amidst ICE Raids
The ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have created widespread panic and confusion across Chicago. Many of the city’s
Encendidos: Sector Latino’s Passion On And Off The Pitch
Chicago Fire captain Brian “Guti” Gutiérrez’s playoff moment contrasted with a season of tension after Sector Latino members were banned for an ICE-related banner.
Cyclists tour Little Village to support street vendors
Cyclists rode through Little Village and Pilsen on a Street Vendor Bike Tour to show solidarity with immigrant vendors and support their businesses amid growing enforcement pressures.
Stop The War Declared on U.S. Informal Workers
“Operation Midway Blitz,” the latest ICE effort in the Chicago area, has unleashed fear among immigrant communities, targeting informal workers like street vendors and day laborers who form the backbone of neighborhood life. From Franklin Park to Broadview, tear gas, arrests, and fatal encounters have left families shaken. Experts warn the crackdown threatens not only lives but the cultural and economic fabric of Chicago itself.
Stop The War Declared on U.S. Informal Workers
Operation Midway Blitz brings militarized immigration enforcement into Chicago and targets informal workers such as street vendors, day laborers and their families. Witnesses saw heavily armed ICE agents unload young men, teens and older adults into detention vans, just days after a restaurant worker and father of two died in a suburban stop. The raids do not target “the worst of the worst.” Instead, they dismantle community lifelines: the tamale vendor up at 3 a.m., the day laborer who risks unpaid work and the neighbors who guide children to school. Their removal attacks more than individuals. It attacks the fabric of American cities.
Trump Administration Escalates ICE Operations in Chicago Suburbs, Sparking Illinois Trust Act Debate
The Trump Administration has ramped up Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Chicago area this month as part of
Chicago Protest: Thousands Rally Against Trump’s National Guard Deployment
CHICAGO — Thousands of demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon in Chicago’s Gallery Plaza to protest the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard