WGN Chicago: ‘This is our home’: At least 5 people detained by ICE in Archer Heights on Sunday, activists and area leaders say
Chicago Sun-Times: ICE agents arrest 3 in Chicago as Trump official warns of more action this week
NBC News: How Illinois Democrats are pre-emptively combating a Chicago crackdown by Trump
“Pritzker and his team were laying out an intentional visual record. Their strategy was to stock national media with footage of a typical day in Chicago to show it was far from the “worst and most dangerous city in the World,” as President Donald Trump has proclaimed on his Truth Social platform.”
Chicago Sun-Times: No, Chicago salt trucks are not being used to interfere with ICE
Chicago Tribune: After ‘Chipocalypse Now’ post, President Trump says he’s ‘not going to war’ with Chicago but Democrats dubious (gift link)
ABC Chicago: ‘We’re not going to war’ with Chicago, Trump says, after sharing ominous meme
Politico Playbook Illinois: Chicago in ICE crosshairs
WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times: CPS says no to virtual learning as ICE immigration enforcement ramps up
NBC Chicago: Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention
The Triibe: Publisher’s Note: Calling now for multi-racial unity against the militarization of America
“I’m writing today to make the case for multi-racial and multi-ethnic solidarity. By examining how white supremacists policies have weaponized the law to restrict Black and brown people’s ability to be full and free citizens of this nation, I hope you’ll see why it is crucial — especially for anyone committed to human rights — to set aside political games and prejudices and link arms for liberation.”
Weekend Protests and Parades
WGN Chicago: ‘No Trump, No Troops’: Protestors fill downtown Chicago streets to oppose Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
Chicago Sun-Times: Trump warns of ‘Chipocalypse’ as peaceful crowd protests planned federal deployment
Chicago Tribune: Fewer people, same level of pride at Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade as protests continue throughout Chicago area
NBC Chicago: Aurora’s Fiestas Patrias celebration goes on despite ICE raid fears