As Chicago strengthens immigrant protections, downstate officials split on sanctuary laws
Local municipalities approach immigration differently across Illinois.
Immigration
The latest immigration news coverage throughout the state of Illinois
Metro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
A Metro East attorney is helping immigrants prepare paperwork to turn their children to friends, family, or even strangers, if...
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
The Illinois State Board of Education is advising school officials to be prepared in the event federal immigration officials try...
Potential immigration raids spark fear, protests on Inauguration Day
Immigrant communities braced this week for threatened mass deportations as state officials announced a lawsuit against the new Trump administration.
Immigrant advocates tout new report showing benefits of state-funded health plans
Noncitizen health care cost estimates have continued to decline since Pritzker capped enrollment
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants
Some advocates now put cost at upwards of $180 million as state education board seeks $35 million
Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline
Expected program expenditures have declined by $60 million since August
Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago
Durbin says he will support Senate immigration bill in Washington
Tensions grow between city, state and federal government over influx of migrants
Lawmakers begin offering proposals to address recent arrivals
Patchwork aid system and uncertain funding leave thousands of migrants in limbo
Illinois allocated $160 million to migrant aid in November, more funding is ‘on the table’
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