Watch CBS News

Nearly 2,000 people to receive citizenship in naturalization ceremony in Chicago

Nearly 2,000 people to receive citizenship in naturalization ceremony
Nearly 2,000 people to receive citizenship in naturalization ceremony 00:35

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Nearly 2,000 people will officially become U.S. citizens Wednesday morning.

The U.S. District Court is holding its largest-ever naturalization ceremony at Wintrust Arena.

The candidates come from more than 120 countries. They were sworn in at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.