What Rights Do Tenants and Landlords Have While Facing ICE?
What you should know if federal immigration agents show up at your building or damage your property.
‘It’s a Tradition I Hope Never Dies’: Pilsen Families Honor their Departed Loved Ones
At Día de los Muertos Xicágo, Chicagoans celebrate departed loved ones surrounded by community.
Camilla ForteNovember 1, 2025
Religious Activists Protested Broadview for Years. Now, ICE’s Crackdown Is Drowning Out Their Prayers
What began as quiet Friday morning prayers decades ago has evolved into a larger and louder movement as activists join a long-standing prayer group in demanding the release of detainees.
‘We Should Be Able To Live In Peace’: ICE Allegedly Pulls Gun On State Rep. Hoan Huynh
In the latest incident in a string of aggressive immigration enforcement, Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh alleged that federal agents pointed a gun at him and a staffer in Chicago’s North Side while they were warning the community of ICE presence.
Boards Across Borders: Two Chicago Brothers’ Love Letter to the Guatemalan Skate Community
Javier and Rodrigo “Booger” Ponce are leveraging their connection to Chicago's skate community to uplift the Guatemalan skateboarding scene.
Camilla ForteOctober 14, 2025
Mexican Independence Day Parades Celebrate Heritage, Despite Immigration Pressures
As thousands celebrated their pride during this weekend’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations, many also took a stand against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement activity in Chicago.
How Summer Festival Organizers Leaned into Community Resources to Resist ICE
Some festival organizers have taken proactive measures to train vendors and staff on how to interact with ICE agents ahead of large gatherings with immigrant attendees.
Chicago’s Goth Artists Support Immigrants Through Their Music: ‘We’re…Fighting the Good Fight’
In response to recent ICE raids, Chicago Goth Scene organized a benefit concert to raise funds for the National Immigrant Justice Center and stand in solidarity with impacted families.
Camilla ForteJuly 24, 2025
Humboldt Park Celebrates 25th Annual Barrio Arts Festival, Despite Worries of ICE Raids
Chicago’s Puerto Rican community celebrated their heritage with live music and art after officials raised concerns about federal officers surveying the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture last week.
Camilla ForteJuly 14, 2025
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Surveyed by Federal Agents Ahead of Festivals, Elected Officials Say
Officials called the encounter “intimidating” as federal agents lingered and refused to leave the property. The Department of Homeland Security denied targeting the museum.
