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Chicago Rally For Immigration Reform

The Catholic Campaign on Immigration Reform together with Congressman Luis Gutierrez, is holding a rally to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform and an end to the persecution of immigrants in America.

Many Chicago Poles Are Returning To Poland

In the last few years, immigration from Poland has been reduced to a trickle of perhaps a few hundred newcomers a year.

Immigration Raid Nets 15 At BP Plant

Federal agents arrested 15 suspected illegal immigrants employed by a company in Carol Stream at the BP oil refinery plant in Whiting, Indiana.

Illinois Congressman Vows To Push For Major Immigration Reform

Surrounded by immigrants and their family members, Illinois congressman Luis Gutierrez called for a halt Thursday to immigration raids and vowed to push for a comprehensive overhaul that President-elect Barack Obama can sign into law.

Helping Immigrants in Chicago's Uptown

Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries recently took a group of about 75 kids to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Illinois Bill OKs More Religious Access For Detainees

Illinois lawmakers have passed legislation that gives immigrants at federally run detention centers more time with religious workers.

Chicago Petition Drive Aims To Make Immigration Reform A Priority For Obama

Petitions collected Saturday in Chicago at a church in the Pilsen neighborhood will be sent to Obama this week demanding that Immigration raids be dramatically scaled back under his administration.