The Chicago Bears’ incredible comeback against the Bengals almost gave me a heart attack.
Heart-Wrenching Moments in Bears History The Chicago Bears have certainly had their share of painful losses over the years, and the memories linger long after the games are done. Just mention “Marion Barber III,” and you can almost feel the collective cringe from fans recalling the devastating defeat in Denver in 2011, largely because of […]
Parents of Daughter Killed by an Illegal Are Split on Chicago ICE Action
Joe Abraham, whose daughter Katie was tragically killed by an undocumented immigrant in Illinois, has consistently backed ICE’s “Operation Midway Blitz.” This comes just days after Katie’s mother, Denise Lawrence, publicly criticized the operation that was inspired by her daughter’s death. “This mission is, contrary to some claims, not political,” Joe Abraham stated. “It’s moral. […]
ICE Arrests Criminal Migrants Who Sought Refuge in a School in the Chicago Area
ICE Arrests Criminal Immigrants in Chicago-Area School On Thursday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended two undocumented immigrants seeking refuge in a school in the Chicago area, presumably hoping to take advantage of the state’s sanctuary policies. The two individuals, both from Mexico, had extensive criminal records and had sought shelter at the Oplain campus […]
University newspaper in Chicago charts federal immigration actions
University of Chicago Newspaper Tracks ICE Activity The Maroon, the University of Chicago’s school newspaper, launched an interactive map earlier this month to track ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activities in the local area, inviting readers to contribute tips. They’ve been monitoring ICE sightings since October 21st. The map, created in response to ICE’s recent […]
Chicago Board of Education accepts deal for disputed pension payment but with an important condition
Chicago Board of Education Approves Pension Payment Agreement On Thursday, the Chicago Board of Education reached an agreement that could see them contribute up to $175 million to the city’s pension payments. However, this is contingent upon the City Council agreeing to withdraw significant funds from special tax districts known as TIFs. If approved, this […]
Noem: ICE will be present in significant numbers on Halloween in Chicago
Immigration Enforcement in Chicago on Halloween Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Thursday that immigration enforcement operations will be “in full force” in Chicago this Halloween. During an interview on Fox News’ “America Report,” Noem dismissed Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s request to pause Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities for the holiday season, suggesting […]
J.B. Pritzker Calls for a Stop to ICE Activities in Chicago During Halloween: ‘Allow Children to Enjoy Their Childhood’
Gov. Pritzker Requests Suspension of Immigration Operations Over Halloween Weekend Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois has urged federal officials to pause immigration enforcement activities in Chicago during the Halloween weekend. His appeal comes as residents who have faced years of crime related to illegal immigrants express mixed feelings about federal presence in the area. In […]
Border Patrol wins in Chicago as judge attempts to control operations
Border Patrol Commander Now Reporting to Judge Daily Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is now required to report directly to Judge Sarah Ellis every day, following a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. This shift comes after the court rejected an unusual order made by Ellis earlier this week. Ellis’s […]
Appeals Court Blocks Obama Judge’s Efforts to Regulate Border Patrol in Chicago
Federal Court Blocks Immigration Reporting Order A federal appeals court has denied a request from a judge, appointed by President Obama, that would have mandated daily reports on immigration enforcement from Border Patrol officials in Chicago. U.S. District Judge Sarah Ellis had ordered Chief Border Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino to provide these updates regarding the […]
Court stops judge’s order for Border Patrol Chicago briefings
DHS Celebrates Court Decision Halting Judicial Order on Border Patrol Briefings The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is celebrating a win after a court decision paused what they describe as a “suspension of judicial overreach.” On Wednesday, an appeals court stepped in to block a judicial directive that required Border Patrol officials to provide daily […]