Chicago immigrant rights groups rally against possible new travel ban
Five community groups joined together in Federal Plaza Wednesday to speak out against the anticipated reintroduction of a travel ban by the Trump administration.
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Five community groups joined together in Federal Plaza Wednesday to speak out against the anticipated reintroduction of a travel ban by the Trump administration.
The mayor had a few eyebrow-raising comments Tuesday.
A new federal lawsuit has revealed new details of 22 people taken into custody by the Chicago office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE came to a family’s house in southwest suburban Lyons on Jan. 26 with a warrant looking for the son of the family. Instead, they arrested, detained and jailed the dad — who had the same name. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
"I suspect that we will get a quick decision from the United States Supreme Court on this one," CBS News Chicago legal analyst Irv Miller said.
President Trump is planning to invoke a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as soon as Friday to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants.
An activist who led pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University will remain detained in Louisiana while his attorneys challenge the Trump administration’s effort to deport him. ICE agents took Mahmoud Khalil into custody over the weekend for removal from the U.S., but a federal judge has blocked his deportation for now.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees were asked to sign up for 60-day assignments — or what the government calls "details" — to assist ICE.
Mayor Johnson and three other big-city mayors testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on their sanctuary city policies Wednesday. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from Washington.
The mayor sat for over five hours taking it from some of the staunchest conservatives on the Capitol Hill. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from Washington.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago's sanctuary city status at a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from Washington.
President Trump put some of his new tariffs on pause for U.S. automakers, while also dealing with new developments in some of the topics he hit on in his Tuesday night speech to Congress.
Johnson and the other mayors all argued that sanctuary status is to credit for improving crime trends in their cities. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from Washington.
Johnson and three other mayors defended their immigration policies while testifying before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on their sanctuary city policies.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the mayors of Boston, Denver, and New York are testifying before Congress on their city’s sanctuary policies and the ongoing migrant crisis.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presents his opening statement at a House Oversight Committee hearing about immigration policies in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York City.
The mayor will testify on Capitol Hill Wednesday about Chicago’s immigration policy and sanctuary city status. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from Washington.
Johnson and the other mayors defended their immigration policies, saying they have an obligation to protect everyone living in their cities, regardless of their immigration status.
Mr. Trump's first speech to Congress during his second term comes as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stonewalled on questions about the administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Sabrina Franza reports.
Mr. Trump's first speech to Congress during his second term comes as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stonewalled on questions about the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
In his first speech to Congress during his second term in office on Tuesday, President Trump is expected to focus on immigration, new tariffs, and his effort to slash the federal workforce. It comes as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stonewalled on questions about its immigration enforcement efforts.
At this weekend’s Conservative Political Action Conference, Trump administration border czar Tom Homan, took aim at Boston over its sanctuary city policy, saying, “I'm coming to Boston. I'm bringing hell with me.”
Caleb Vitello was installed by President Trump to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in an acting capacity at the start of his second administration in January.
Nationally, more than half the workers in the dairy industry are un-documented. Many leave behind loved ones for wages that are below what American workers get.
Groups like the Resurrection Project have been helping immigrants buy their first homes in the U.S. As Sabrina Franza reports, the groups are now telling those homeowners what to do if they are told to leave the country.
The victims were lured to a business, where they filled out paperwork and were asked to pay a $200 application fee.
Neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum says an ADHD diagnosis isn't complete without ruling out a functional vision problem.
One of the occupants got out of the vehicle and was hit by another vehicle, state police said.
Chicago police said just before 2:30 a.m., the driver, a 31-year-old man, was traveling in a gray SUV in the 3900 block of North Ashland Avenue when he attempted to make a turn southbound.
Chicago police said the 36-year-old victim was sitting on a porch when two armed men exited a vehicle, approached him, and began shooting before leaving the scene.
In February, a jury convicted Madigan of 10 corruption counts, but acquitted him on seven other charges, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Currently, a teen basketball player can't be on two courts at once — but an actor can be in the high school musical and community theatre with no problem.
The average price of a new car in U.S. was about $49,000 as of Thursday, but the new tariffs are expected to drive that price up.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Investigators said the scam started in Las Vegas as part of an ad to find Amazon drivers.
The attack sparked a huge fire inside a hotel and restaurant complex and homes. It happened in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro .
There are reports of at least one person being killed. The attacks followed a night of airstrikes Friday night.
The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. on southbound I-94 just south of 115th Street.
Chicago police said an unknown person from inside a vehicle pulled out a firearm and fired shots at the victim, hitting him multiple times in the body.
CPS made it clear Friday morning that a tentative agreement had not yet been reached, but leadership from them and the Chicago Teachers Union bargained late into the night Thursday.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Colubus Drive and Illinois Street.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Dorothy Tucker is a TV legend, a star journalist and, perhaps most importantly, a friend and colleague here at CBS News Chicago for the past 40 years.
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing dozens and trapping workers under the rubble of a toppled Bangkok skyscraper that was under construction.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Suárez hit both of his homers off Cubs right-hander Jameson Tallion (0-1), who gave up six runs over 4 1/3 innings.
Ryan Donato now has 28 goals to lead Chicago. He has never had more than 16 goals in seven previous NHL seasons.
Bruno will stay at the school as the special assistant to the vice president/director of athletics for women's basketball.
It was the Cubs' first win of the season. They dropped two games to the Los Angeles Dodgers to start the year in Tokyo on March 18 and 19.
Patrick Williams and Coby White hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the closing seconds for the Bulls, who trailed by five points with 12.6 seconds remaining.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Video shows the masked thief exiting the front seat of the van and making his way into the rear, were thousands of dollars' worth of tools were stored.
The shooters fled the scene, and there was no one in custody late Thursday.
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
