Sen. Dick Durbin urges passage of bill to preserve DACA program
Federal lawmakers want action to protect the program before the new Congress when the GOP is expected to take over the House.
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Federal lawmakers want action to protect the program before the new Congress when the GOP is expected to take over the House.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, is urging lawmakers to save migrant youth from deportation. Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, said it's now or never to save the program.
Signs with messages such as, "Science is real," "Black Lives Matter," and "Love is love," are coming down in a Northwest Indiana school district.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Biden administration didn't break the law when it ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy, which requires migrants to leave the U.S. while their asylum cases are pending. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about how this case will affect U.S. immigration policy.
Democrats face another blow as the senate parliamentarian has advised against including an immigration provision in the social spending bill. It would have allowed undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits and protection from deportation.
Dozens of people rallied for immigrant rights outside the Thompson Center downtown Thursday afternoon.
"Cesar should be seen for the loving adult he is today. versus the teenager he once was 20-plus years ago."
"I don't see a means for reaching that," said Durbin, the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate. "I want it. I think we are much more likely to deal with discrete elements."
"A truly welcoming city means that we have to walk the walk and protect everyone's due process rights," Lightfoot said before signing the update to the Welcoming City ordinance.
Aldermen voted 41-8 to approve a plan to eliminate exemptions in the Welcoming City Ordinance that had allowed police to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in certain limited circumstances.
Francisca Lino hid in a church for more than three years in fear of deportation – until Saturday night.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) said the measure creates "a clear line separating local law enforcement from federal immigration enforcement."
Mayor Lori Lightfoot followed through on a campaign promise on Wednesday by introducing a plan to eliminate exemptions in Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance, which allow police officers to cooperate with federal immigration agents in certain cases.
A decade and a half after mistakenly accepting an offer to register her to vote, Peruvian immigrant Margarita Del Pilar Fitzpatrick struggles to find work at 52, is nearly homeless and hasn't seen her three American citizen daughters in years because of a secretary of state's office mishap.
Jesus Lopez-Gutierrez came to Chicago from Mexico as a child – given relief to stay by the so-called DACA program for kids who had no say in the matter. And he has found himself embroiled in legal wrangling that put him behind bars for a crime that never stuck.
"The sad part is the why?" Mona Rahimi said. "There was no one day that I've been in this country illegally."
The lawsuits allege sheriffs in Stephenson and Ogle counties unlawfully detained immigrants for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after minor traffic offenses.
A group of Chicago priests recently traveled more than 1,500 miles to check on conditions along the southern border with Mexico.
Since 1989, a shelter near the southern U.S. border has welcomed 30,000 immigrants from all over the world. Chicagoans play a critical role in helping that mission.
Federal immigration agents detained five people at a Southeast Side pizzeria Monday, the Mayor's Office confirmed.
A former symphony musician turned high school music teacher in Peru, Paul Garcia has said he can never return to his native Venezuela.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is joining 18 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate limits on how long migrant children can be kept in detention.
The governor said the new laws will protect young immigrants who have been "demonized" by the Trump administration.
With the blessing of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, several groups plan to rally outside the Marriott Marquis Chicago on Tuesday after the hotel decided to host a two-day U.S. Customs and Border Protection conference.
Advocates have been spending weeks informing undocumented immigrants of their rights, if ICE agents show up at their homes.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Snow on the ground is accumulating, creating slushy road conditions.
Tomasz J. Kalembasa, 40, was charged with vehicular hijacking.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are dropping visibility and leading to quick accumulations across the area.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
Rae is a 3-month-old lab mix who is doing well with potty training, and is super smart and eager to please. Axel is a 2-year-old lab mix who is friendly with every dog and person he meets, but needs to remain calm while recovering from heartworm treatment.
The season's first snowfall of the season is impacting driving conditions in the Chicago area. Snow on the ground is accumulating, creating slushy road conditions.
Heavy snow made it hard to see planes taking off and landing at Midway International Airport on Thursday.
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until 1 p.m. in the Chicago area. It has been extended until 3 p.m. in Northwest Indiana and Kankakee County.
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of actor Jussie Smollett, who was convicted in 2021 of lying to police about an attack investigators say he staged with two other people near his apartment in Streeterville.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are dropping visibility and leading to quick accumulations across the area.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Four people were taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, and one of those four was described as "very critical" by the Fire Department.
Tomasz J. Kalembasa, 40, was charged with vehicular hijacking.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Police said the drive-by shooting happened on the 2400 block of South Oakley Avenue around 10:45 a.m.
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
