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Illinois lawmaker pushes back on Durbin over immigration terminology, work permits
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (545+ words) (The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is pushing back against U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's comments about immigration terminology and work permits for people who are unlawfully present in the United States. State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, the Republican spokesperson for…...
Illinois' Little-Known Special Prosecution Unit Faces New Allegations of Misconduct and Conflicts of Interest
3+ week, 1+ day ago (713+ words) Illinois turns to a group of government lawyers when local prosecutors have a political, professional or personal conflict that prevents them from handling a criminal case. But a recent Injustice Watch investigation has raised questions about whether the state's Special…...
Chicago’s Latino population is shifting west, with Belmont Cragin now the city’s largest Latino neighborhood
3+ week, 1+ day ago (840+ words) For decades, Little Village has been a cultural heartbeat of Latino Chicago, a role on display this week as thousands packed the 26th Street corridor for its 55th annual Mexican Independence Parade. But neither Little Village nor Pilsen is home to Chicago’s…...
Chicago’s Latino population is shifting west. Belmont Cragin now the city’s largest Latino neighborhood.
3+ week, 1+ day ago (840+ words) For decades, Little Village has been a cultural heartbeat of Latino Chicago, a role on display this week as thousands packed the 26th Street corridor for its 55th annual Mexican Independence Parade. But neither Little Village nor Pilsen is home to Chicago's…...
Belmont Cragin Now Chicago's Largest Latino Neighborhood As Enclaves Like Little Village Change
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1302+ words) CHICAGO — Little Village, one of the city’s most historic Latino neighborhoods, is no longer home to the largest Latino population in Chicago, a new study found. Belmont Cragin is now home to the largest Latino population with nearly 58,000 people, compared…...
Hanover Park ICE Ban Splits Chicago Suburbs Over Effectiveness
3+ week, 4+ day ago (188+ words) Illinois’ current dispute over federal immigration enforcement is unfolding on two levels: state officials are challenging federal conduct and limiting enforcement at specified institutions, while municipalities are restricting how their own property and resources may be used. Those approaches overlap…...
Chicago prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, some street closures possible
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (595+ words) Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flood the City of Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend at the city’s signature parades and festivals. A crowd of around 400,000 people is expected at the annual Mexican Independence Parade…...