Immigration Activists March Downtown, Seeking Permanent Fix For DACA
Scores of Dreamers and their supporters were marching in Chicago on Monday to send a message to Washington.
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Scores of Dreamers and their supporters were marching in Chicago on Monday to send a message to Washington.
Born in Poland -- but in the U.S. since he was 5 years old -- Lukasz Niec has been a medical doctor practicing in Kalamazoo, Mich. for more than a decade.
During the president's first official State of the Union address Tuesday, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin says he'll be focused on what Trump has to say about immigration.
The Trump administration has said their plan would provide a pathway to citizenship for nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants.
The move is part of the Trump administration's promised crackdown on cities and states that refuse to help enforce U.S. immigration laws.
Acting ICE Director Thomas Homan said earlier this month elected officials who run local governments that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities should be charged with crimes.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is standing by his account of the now infamous meeting with President Donald Trump, in which the president allegedly made vulgar and racist comments while discussing immigration.
Local Republicans seem to be distancing themselves from President Donald Trump's profane language, and more, when it comes to immigration.
A democratic running for Illinois Attorney General is reacting strongly to President Trump's words about immigration this week.
Senator Dick Durbin called the president's "sh*thole countries" remarks "hate-filled, vile, and racist."
Five Chicago area 7-Eleven stores were part of a nationwide operation.
The outline of an immigration deal is starting to take shape in Washington after months of negotiations. Yet even as lawmakers draw close to a resolution, filling in the blanks could prove insurmountable.
"We are seeing increased attacks against the immigrant community under the Trump administration," said Irene Romulo, with Organized Communities Against Deportations.
It was a bizarre turn of events for a president who's been inclined recently to turn to Democrats to jump-start legislative imperatives.
Speakers at Chicago's Labor Day rally downtown condemned Monday what they believe President Trump will do: end the DACA program.
Illinois will limit how local and state police can cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan signed into law Monday by Gov. Bruce Rauner, a move that puts the first-term Republican at odds with his party on immigration issues.
The TRUST Act would limit Illinois law enforcement's involvement in federal immigration control efforts.
Two young women from Honduras appeared before an immigration judge in Chicago on Wednesday, asking for asylum in the United States because they say they were sexually abused by family members in their homeland.
Genoveva Ramirez, 67, is an undocumented immigrant who has lived in Chicago for nearly two decades.
A new online campaign rolled out by Mayor Emanuel and other city officials sends a clear message to all Chicagoans: You are welcome here.
Wednesday was a very important morning for more than 100 people celebrating their first hours as U.S. citizens.
CBS 2's Dana Kozlov explains how that's keeping some victims from getting help.
The Illinois Senate is moving forward with legislation that would offer immigrants more protection from federal immigration authorities.
It's been almost a week since an immigration judge in Chicago ruled that an 18-year-old from Singapore should be granted asylum here, but the teenager has yet to be released from federal custody.
Federal authorities say an agent shot the 53-year-old man because he pointed a weapon as they tried to arrest another man.
Far from Gulf Coast hurricanes and California wildfires, Chicagoland seems like a safe place to be in a warming world. But is it?
Jaida Victoria Colon died along with her friend in the Oct. 30, 2023, crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Twin sisters survived, but one is paralyzed.
The Wilmette Police Department issued an alert on Tuesday in the search for the teen, only identified as 13-year-old Jacob. His last name was not released.
For the first time, Instituto Del Progreso Latino in Pilsen is offering the pantry twice a week, as demand is expected to grow with the impending pause on SNAP benefits.
A local soup kitchen delivered hundreds of meals to O'Hare TSA employees on Tuesday to feed those who are working and not getting paid.
Iowa Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra on Tuesday confirmed that he is running for governor after a monthslong exploratory campaign in which he amassed support and raised money for an open election in a high-stakes midterm year.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Tylenol maker Kenvue said Texas' claims "lack legal merit and scientific support" and vowed to defend itself in litigation.
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
Families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units worked with their child’s care team to safely dress up their babies in Halloween costumes as simple or as elaborate as they wanted.
Apple will soon let you add a digital version of your u-s passport to your iPhone. The digital document will comply with Real ID.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT said Monday that it worked with experts around the world to make updates to the chatbot so it can more reliably recognize indicators of mental distress and guide users toward real-world support.
Gusty east winds blowing off Lake Michigan keep temperatures in the 50s on Wednesday and Thursday. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest.
Far from Gulf Coast hurricanes and California wildfires, Chicagoland seems like a safe place to be in a warming world. But is it?
Melissa Quinones traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica, for a friend's birthday celebration, but is now stranded after Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday.
The Wilmette Police Department issued an alert on Tuesday in the search for the teen, only identified as 13-year-old Jacob. His last name was not released.
Far from Gulf Coast hurricanes and California wildfires, Chicagoland seems like a safe place to be in a warming world. But is it?
Jaida Victoria Colon died along with her friend in the Oct. 30, 2023, crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Twin sisters survived, but one is paralyzed.
A federal judge in Chicago ordered CBP Cmdr. Gregory Bovino to meet with her daily after numerous alleged violations of a use of force restraining order.
Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
Crime is lower than when the Trump Tower was being built, but the President keeps talking about crime being "though the roof."
This week is a critical week for domestic violence survivors. Elected leaders in Chicago and Cook County are hashing out how much money to spend on key services like legal help and housing as they weigh next year's city and county budgets.
Eight Chicago players, including all five starters, reached double figures in scoring.
The Griffins' four-star QB and USC recruit Jonas Williams is hoping to cap off his record-setting career with a championship
The Blackhawks dropped to 4-3-2. They had won two in a row and had a five-game points streak.
Jesús Bueno scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout as the top-seeded Union beat the Fire in a best-of-three first-round opener of the MLS Cup playoffs.
Derrick Henry ran for two touchdowns, Tyler Huntley made a big third-down throw late in the fourth quarter and the Ravens beat the Chicago Bears 30-16 on Sunday.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
At 6 p.m. Monday, the teen was attacked in the alley behind the 2700 block of West Glenlake Avenue in West Ridge, or West Rogers Park.
Jurors began deliberating late Tuesday morning in the murder trial for former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
A suspect was in custody after firing a shot at Chicago police while fleeing officers during a car chase Monday afternoon on the North Side.
Burglars made off with ATMs after breaking into businesses in Chicago's Logan Square and Rogers Park neighborhoods early Monday morning.
