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Immigrants to Obama: Legalize All Workers

Supporters of immigrant rights gathered this afternoon in downtown Chicago despite drizzle and fears of swine flu.
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Housing Crisis Helps Grow Chicago's Population

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Chicago's population is once again on the rise. One veteran demographer attributes that to the recent downturn in the housing market.

Posted on 7.1.2009 by City Room
Court OKs Hartmarx Sale to British Firm

President Barack Obama’s suit maker comes closer to surviving bankruptcy.

Posted on 6.25.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Mexican Consulate Defends Worker Rights

Immigrants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin who’re getting shorted on their paychecks or sexually harassed at work may have an easier time getting help.

Posted on 5.25.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Nuns Win More Access to Immigrant Detainees

Chicago-area religious workers have been fighting for more than two years to pray with the inmates before their deportation.

Posted on 4.30.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Alderman Plans to Withdraw Car-Towing Bill

The Chicago City Council on Wednesday was expected to approve a crackdown on driving with a suspended license. But the measure’s author says he’s withdrawing it until he can address questions from WBEZ about its effects on some immigrants.

Posted on 4.22.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Sheriff’s Office Helps Immigration Agents

For nearly two years, Cook County has banned its Sheriff’s Office from assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigations. But the office is still helping the federal agency in the county’s criminal courthouse.

Posted on 4.14.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Suburban Mayoral Results Please Immigrants

Candidates at odds with some immigrant advocates lose in Waukegan and Oak Lawn.

Posted on 4.8.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Study: Taxi-Driver Income a Pittance

A survey finds that Chicago cabbies take home less, and work longer, than you may think.

Posted on 3.26.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Chicago Democrat Pushes Obama on Immigration

Rep. Luis Gutiérrez says the nation’s economic crisis is no reason to postpone reform.

Posted on 3.20.2009 by Chip Mitchell
UIC to Close Clinic for Low-Income Latinas

The university is blaming a budget shortfall. But a neighborhood group is fighting to save the facility.

Posted on 3.5.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Court Hearing Today For Five Immigrants in Indiana

They were rounded up in a sweep in December.

Posted on 1.22.2009 by Michael Puente
Protesters to Obama: Halt Immigration Raids

Immigrant advocates call on the president to order a moratorium on raids and deportations.

Posted on 1.21.2009 by Ian Fullerton
Chicago Latinos at Odds Over Burris’ Senate Bid

Should his appointment by an allegedly corrupt governor disqualify him for the seat?

Posted on 1.6.2009 by Joe Gardner Wessely
Before Sit-In, Workers Beat Racial Tensions

The union at a Chicago window factory won severance packages for more than 200 laid-off workers, but only after bridging chasms between its immigrant and African American members.

Posted on 12.17.2008 by Chip Mitchell
Factory Sit-In Ends With $1.75 Million Deal

Employees laid off by a Chicago window company claim victory.

Posted on 12.11.2008 by Chip Mitchell
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