This week, Chicago officials announced the creation of a new department designed to help immigrant business owners. 

Cook County, IL continues to follow a policy of refusing to detain illegal immigrants to place them in ICE custody after an arrest.

IL representatives Luis Gutierrez and Jan Schakowsky are testing Immigration and Customs Enforcement's new policy focusing deportations on people who have committed crimes.  So far, they are enjoying some success.

On Monday, August 8, 2011, the Wasilewski family of Chicago was re-united after four years of forced separation.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has been highly critical of the Secure Communities Program, questioning the large numbers of non-criminal immigrants that have been picked up as well as the impact of its enforcement on families.

On Monday August 1, Governor Pat Quinn signed the Illinois DREAM Act, a bill aimed at making higher education more accessible to young people without immigration status who have lived in the U.S. for most of their lives.

In a move to help the children of undocumented residents in Illinois afford college, the House on Monday sent Gov. Pat Quinn the Illinois DREAM Act.

The mayor has made a move that should please many Latino voters.