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    May 16, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Officials demand more information about proposed immigration detention center

    Joliet City Councilman Jim McFarland wants to hear firsthand – and publicly – what Corrections Corp. of America plans to do if it builds an immigration detention center in Joliet.
    Special to the Tribune
    Joliet City Councilman Jim McFarland wants to hear firsthand – and publicly – what Corrections Corp. of America plans to do if it builds an immigration detention center in Joliet. McFarland, who called for a public meeting to learn about...

    Tags: Joliet, Immigration, Prisons, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Illegal Immigrants

    2. Jan 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Illegal immigrant driver's licenses bill sent to governor

    SPRINGFIELD --- The Illinois House today approved a measure to allow illegal immigrants to get temporary driver's licenses, sending it to a supportive Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD --- The Illinois House today approved a measure to allow illegal immigrants to get temporary driver's licenses, sending it to a supportive Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn. The 65-46 vote came after a lengthy debate in which backers and foes laid...

    Tags: Immigration, Interior Policy, Rahm Emanuel, Personal Data Collection, Elmhurst

    3. Nov 6, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Obama rally: McCormick Place site to limit attendance

    Four years ago, Janesh Rahlan watched the Grant Park presidential election extravaganza play out on TV from the confines of his parent's Aurora home.
    Four years ago, Janesh Rahlan watched the Grant Park presidential election extravaganza play out on TV from the confines of his parent's Aurora home. "I did want to go, but my parents said that is not happening on a school night," said Rahlan, now 20 and...

    Tags: Immigration, Obama U.S. Presidential Victory Rally (2008), Chinatown (Chicago, Illinois), Chicago City Hall, Barack Obama

    4. Nov 4, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Election night plans are a question mark for many Obama supporters

    While President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is planning a private party in McCormick Place for supporters on election night, plans for a smattering of open gatherings are beginning to emerge in the final days of the presidential race.
    While President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is planning a private party in McCormick Place for supporters on election night, plans for a smattering of open gatherings are beginning to emerge in the final days of the presidential race. An...

    Tags: Immigration, Colleges and Universities, Financial Aid, Democratic Party, Career and Workplace

    5. Dec 4, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Illegal immigrant driver's license measure sails through Illinois Senate

    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate today approved legislation that would allow tens of thousands of illegal immigrants to have special drivers licenses, but the bill’s fate in the House is still up in the air.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate today approved legislation that would allow tens of thousands of illegal immigrants to have special drivers licenses, but the bill’s fate in the House is still up in the air. The proposal, sponsored by...

    Tags: Immigration, Chris Lauzen, White House, Justice and Rights, Illegal Immigrants

    6. Oct 10, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Voting community conversation: Why will you vote in 2012?

    On a big week for election news, Trib Nation invited a diverse group of connectors to have lunch with us and share their view of the 2012 election.
    On a big week for election news, Trib Nation invited a diverse group of connectors to have lunch with us and share their view of the 2012 election. What do they see as the campaign's narrative? More importantly, what is motivating them and the people...

    Tags: Oakland (Chicago, Illinois), Terry Mazany, Elections, Kenwood, Politics

    7. Aug 15, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  7. Massive turnout at Navy Pier for deportation protection

    Thousands of undocumented immigrants lined up at Navy Pier Wednesday, applying for temporary protection from deportation.
    WGN News
    Thousands of undocumented immigrants lined up at Navy Pier Wednesday, applying for temporary protection from deportation. Launched by President Barack Obama through an executive order, the new and controversial "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals"...

    Tags: Immigration, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Navy Pier, Elections

    8. Jul 10, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Emanuel wants to make Chicago more immigrant-friendly

    Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to put a long standing Chicago practice on the books to ensure that police detain only undocumented immigrants who are suspected or convicted criminals.
    Tribune reporter
    Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to put a long standing Chicago practice on the books to ensure that police detain only undocumented immigrants who are suspected or convicted criminals. The symbolic ordinance Emanuel proposed Tuesday would allow city police to...

    Tags: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Immigration, Harold Washington, Rahm Emanuel, Criminals

    9. Jun 21, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  9. The Rhubarb Patch: Did Obama have his chance to fix the economy?

    Change of Subject
    Today, I debate the 2012 presidential race with Jeff Berkowitz, a former business litigation lawyer and economics professor who hosts "Public Affairs," a cable interview show that focuses on Illinois politics. From Jeff, to Eric: In your Sunday column,...
    10. May 21, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Town hall meeting on Crete immigrant detention center postponed

    A town hall meeting to discuss a proposed federal immigrant detention center in the south suburbs was called off today due to security concerns related to the NATO summit, officials said.
    Tribune reporter
    A town hall meeting to discuss a proposed federal immigrant detention center in the south suburbs was called off today due to security concerns related to the NATO summit, officials said. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. postponed the meeting at the Crete-...

    Tags: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Prisons, Immigration, NATO, Jesse Jackson

    11. Jun 15, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Durbin, advocates praise Obama policy on young undocumented immigrants

    Local immigrant advocates today praised the president’s order to halt the deportations of some young undocumented residents, though they remain hopeful that Congress will pass a comprehensive law providing a path to citizenship.
    Tribune reporter
    Local immigrant advocates today praised the president’s order to halt the deportations of some young undocumented residents, though they remain hopeful that Congress will pass a comprehensive law providing a path to citizenship. Alaa Mukahhal, 25,...

    Tags: DREAM Act, International Law, Immigration, Deportation, Extradition

    12. Jan 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Obama administration unveils immigration policy tweak

    Ana and Emeterio Nava found a sense of relief Friday in news that the Obama administration is preparing to make it possible for undocumented immigrants to apply for permanent residency without leaving the U.S.
    Ana and Emeterio Nava found a sense of relief Friday in news that the Obama administration is preparing to make it possible for undocumented immigrants to apply for permanent residency without leaving the U.S. The Back of the Yards couple has been...

    Tags: Immigration, Chicago Tribune, Labor Legislation, Mexico, Labor Legislation

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