Six members of the U.S. House sent a letter last week to President Barack Obama and other leaders, expressing strong support for a little-known piece of legislation that would grant gay and lesbian couples the same residency benefits as heterosexual partners.

Chicago Students Step up Debate on Immigration Reform

Monday, January 18, 2010

In an event that might have been stymied by fear even a year ago, more than a dozen other undocumented students will risk making their status even more public Monday at a four-hour "coming out" summit in Pilsen coordinated by a new group hoping to push harder for reforms to the nation's Immigration system.

Chicago Nuns and Allies Confront ICE on the 100th Day of the Obama Administration

Friday, April 24, 2009

After 2 1/2 years of weekly vigils and repeated rebuffs to their requests to pray with the detainees inside, a pair of spry elderly nuns and their allies are announcing plans to block the driveway at Broadview in an act of interfaith prayer and civil disobedience.

Federal Officials Arrest 17 With Alleged Gang Ties

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Federal Immigration agents in Chicago say they've arrested 17 immigrant men in a two-day operation focusing on gangs in the suburbs.

Immigration at Issue in Suburban Chicago Race

Thursday, April 9, 2009

The mayor-elect of a North Shore suburb said Wednesday that he would drop many restrictions against illegal immigrants imposed by his predecessor.

Cardinal George Calls For End To Immigration Raids

Monday, March 23, 2009

Cardinal Francis George, archbishop of Chicago, called on the White House to end Immigration raids that split up families.

Immigration Forum At Truman College

Friday, March 13, 2009

This Saturday (March 14, 2009), the Chicago Council on Human Relations is hosting a forum on Immigration and local issues at Truman College (1145 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL) from 9:00am to 12:00 p.m.

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