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ICE Arrests Are Leaving Some Immigrant Families’ Cars Behind. These Volunteers Are Stepping In To Help Immigration PolicyLatestOrganizing

ICE Arrests Are Leaving Some Immigrant Families’ Cars Behind. These Volunteers Are Stepping In To Help

A network of rapid responders and tow truck drivers is stepping in to safeguard abandoned vehicles after the owners were detained on their commutes, easing the financial strain families face when their loved ones are detained.
July 30, 2026
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Immigrant Adult Learners Face Uncertainty as Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten English Language Programs EducationImmigration PolicyLatest

Immigrant Adult Learners Face Uncertainty as Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten English Language Programs

Some adult education providers say the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts for next year could limit GED and job-training programs that help thousands of immigrants secure work and support their families.
July 28, 2026
Actor Dre Meza plays an acorn character with a large mask during Free Street's debut performance of "Touch Grass" at Davis Square Park in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine/Catchlight Local/Report for America
A 12-Foot Puppet. A Small House. A Play On The Southwest Side About The Impact of Trees Arts & CultureEnvironment and HealthLatestVisuals

A 12-Foot Puppet. A Small House. A Play On The Southwest Side About The Impact of Trees

A theater troupe is bringing an interactive puppet show to Chicago’s South and West Side parks this month, encouraging people to learn more about how trees impact community health.
and July 24, 2026
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‘One Battle After Another’: Immigration Attorneys Scramble as Trump’s Policies Reshape Courts Enforcement and CourtsImmigration PolicyLatest

‘One Battle After Another’: Immigration Attorneys Scramble as Trump’s Policies Reshape Courts

With new immigration directives arriving almost daily, Chicago attorneys say they're spending more time tracking policy than preparing cases — and the lawyers fighting back say they're running on empty.
July 14, 2026