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The head of the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement Chicago field office sat down with CBS News Chicago to defend his agency's deportation mission in the city.
Gladis Yolanda Chavez Pineda was an organizer with Organized Communities Against Deportations. Pineda's attorney and her daughter is told she was being held at a facility in Kentucky as of Tuesday.
Chicago organizers have been working to try to protect undocumented immigrants who have been subject to surprise ICE check-ins that sometimes lead to detentions and deportations.
Meanwhile, immigrant rights advocates are warning of messages going out this weekend, asking people to report to the west suburban Broadview immigration processing center.
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
"Illinois follows the law, but we expect the federal govt to follow the law as well," Pritzker said.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday defended Illinois' sanctuary laws protecting undocumented immigrants at a hearing before Congress, while accusing President Donald Trump of "abuses of power" by deploying the military to Los Angeles. Sara Machi reports.
Demonstrators hit the streets again in L.A. after President Trump deployed the National Guard due to protests against ICE raids.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on "sanctuary policies" as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration. Pritzker called for violent undocumented criminals to be ousted, but insisted the Trump administration must follow the law while implementing policies.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's team is signaling that federal immigration tactical teams could arrive in Chicago as soon as Thursday.
Heather Blair said Wednesday that she was heading home when the car started accelerating.
Heather Blair said Wednesday that she was heading home when the car started accelerating Tuesday evening. Sara Machi reports.
Aides for Pritzker said he will defend the Illinois Trust Act, saying it's fully compliant with federal law.
Federal troops ordered to Los Angeles by the Trump administration have arrived. Michael Yoshida reports.
Jermont Terry reports on the protest that began in Federal Plaza and ended up circling the Loop and the Near North Side for hours, and Charlie De Mar reports on one incident early during the protest march where a car sped through the crowd.
CBS Skywatch is overhead, and Sabrina Franza and Jermont Terry are on the ground, as immigration protesters march through Chicago.
Protesters against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fanned across downtown Chicago Tuesday evening, and some police vehicles were vandalized as the marchers passed. Sabrina Franza and Jermont Terry are on the ground.
Thousands of protesters against Immigration and Customs Enforcement took to downtown Chicago streets Tuesday evening. Sabrina Franza and Jermont Terry are on the ground.
It did not appear that anyone was hit. Sabrina Franza is live on the scene.
Protesters gathered in Federal Plaza and marched along downtown Chicago streets Tuesday evening in a demonstration against the Trump administration and raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sabrina Franza reports.
Chicago will serve as an anchor city for around 1,800 planned demonstrations across the country this weekend. Sabrina Franza reports.
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
The 25th anniversary of the BET Awards was a mix of entertainment, celebration, and calls for action. The show took place just miles from where immigration raids and protest crackdowns were going on in Los Angeles.
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Trump is "escalating the situation" by sending troops to L.A., adding fuel to the feud between the two
At least five drivers reported flat fires on the Edens Expressway on Tuesday morning.
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
Chicago police said one woman was taken to St. Bernard Hospital for smoke inhalation.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
Senior Helpers assisted 85-year-old Grace Hensley in making safety adjustments around her home after her fall.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
Mayor Brandon Johnson called for the hearing specifically focused on antisemitism amid a troubling trend in Chicago.
The group called for federal investment in such schools, health care, and violence reduction programs rather than troops.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
A possible pothole is causing a delay on the inbound Eden's Expressway after multiple cars were damaged early Tuesday morning.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking a warming trend.
Governor JB Pritzker plans to meet with refugee rights advocates as immigration enforcement "Operation Midway Blitz" continues in Chicago.
Investigators say arson caused the fire at an apartment complex in Greater Grand Crossing early Tuesday morning.
The woman, who was participating in a YouTube outdoor survival contest, had left the designated base camp, looking for water. The other contestants searched for her for hours, then reported her missing.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
At least five drivers reported damage to their vehicles on the Eden's Expressway
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
Senior Helpers assisted 85-year-old Grace Hensley in making safety adjustments around her home after her fall.
Chicago police said one woman was taken to St. Bernard Hospital for smoke inhalation.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.
The team announced Friday that Angel Reese was suspended for the first half of Sunday's game for making comments "detrimental to the team." It was announced at halftime that she would not play in the second half due to a back injury.
Lenyn Sosa homered and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Sunday afternoon.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The woman accused of firing the gun was taken into custody, police said.
The SWAT team was able to locate the man and arrest him without incident, police said.
Police were called to the scene to find a 21-year-old man outside unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The teenage boy was shot three times in the body and was left in critical condition, while the woman was shot twice in the right leg and was reported in fair condition.
