‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas
The federal government has revoked the visas of some international students studying at universities across Illinois, but the number of...
Immigration
The latest immigration news coverage throughout the state of Illinois
Audit finds Illinois’ noncitizen health care programs far outstripped original cost estimates
An audit finds Illinois' noncitizen health care program exceeded cost estimates, raising concerns over future funding and oversight.
As Chicago strengthens immigrant protections, downstate officials split on sanctuary laws
Local municipalities approach immigration differently across Illinois.
Metro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
A Metro East attorney is helping immigrants prepare paperwork to turn their children to friends, family, or even strangers, if...
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
The Illinois State Board of Education is advising school officials to be prepared in the event federal immigration officials try...
Potential immigration raids spark fear, protests on Inauguration Day
Immigrant communities braced this week for threatened mass deportations as state officials announced a lawsuit against the new Trump administration.
Immigrant advocates tout new report showing benefits of state-funded health plans
Noncitizen health care cost estimates have continued to decline since Pritzker capped enrollment
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants
Some advocates now put cost at upwards of $180 million as state education board seeks $35 million
Copays take effect for immigrant health programs as cost estimates continue to decline
Expected program expenditures have declined by $60 million since August
Capitol Brief: Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago
Durbin says he will support Senate immigration bill in Washington
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