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Lawsuit Claims Airport Employers Cheated Immigrants

The workers say 9 companies around O’Hare owe thousands of hours of wages.
Recent Immigration Stories
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Was Immigration Dragnet Too Wide?

A federal operation near Chicago jailed dozens of alleged gang members this week, but seven of the detainees have no criminal records.

Posted on 7.19.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Immigration Sweep Puts ‘Gang Members’ Behind Bars

Officials say the operation targeted illegal aliens with ties to violent groups.

Posted on 7.18.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Ancient African Art Showcased

Nigerian immigrants hope to see works back in their homeland someday.

Posted on 7.10.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes
Immigration Exhibit Opens

Organizers time new show for the Fourth of July.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes
Girl Comes Home After Immigration Tangle

A 3-year-old is back in Chicago after a run-in with immigration authorities and months apart from her parents.

Posted on 6.17.2008 by Chip Mitchell
After 5 Years, Hotel Strike Has No End in Sight

The work stoppage at Chicago’s historic Congress Plaza has driven guests from the inn and stretched the union’s resources, but the sides are as far apart as ever.

Posted on 6.12.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Chicagoans Keep Eye on Puerto Rican Primary

West Siders with roots on the island see the contest as a platform to air grievances.

Posted on 6.1.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Church’s Approach to Domestic Violence Raises Eyebrows

A mostly Mexican parish in Chicago allows some abusers to join the program.

Posted on 5.14.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Cop in Fatal Crash Won’t Face New Charges, But Still in Hot Water

Prosecutors say they won’t bring new charges against a Chicago officer accused of DUI, but he still faces a civil suit and a police department investigation.

Posted on 5.8.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Students Rally for Cinco de Mayo College Bowl

Area high schools duke it out at Highland Park High School for title to the 11th annual Cinco De Mayo College Bowl.

Posted on 5.8.2008 by Jennifer Brandel
Prosecutors End Case Against Cop in Fatal Crash

Chicago Officer John Ardelean had been drinking in a bar just before his SUV hit a sedan in a collision that killed two young men.

Posted on 5.7.2008 by Chip Mitchell
WEB EXTRA: ‘This Land Is Your Land’

A performance by Tom Morello and friends at the May Day rally in Chicago’s Federal Plaza.

Posted on 5.2.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Rock Stars Embrace Immigrants

Despite low turnout, May Day marchers show high spirits.

Posted on 5.2.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Immigrants, Supporters March Downtown

Chicago’s turnout falls short of the huge crowds of previous years.

Posted on 5.1.2008 by Chip Mitchell
March to Demand Immigrant Rights

Organizers say their May Day event could build momentum for November’s elections.

Posted on 5.1.2008 by Chip Mitchell
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