Donald Trump's administration was said to be planning to send up to 200 officers to the city on the new presidency's second day.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Dangerous cold arrives Monday morning in Chicago. The brutally cold morning brings wind chills of -20 to -25 degrees. A cold weather advisory is in effect until noon. The core of the polar air will settle across the Chicago area Monday night into Tuesday morning. Wind chills of -30 are possible on Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service issued two advisories from 6 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday, and from 9 p.m. Monday to noon Tuesday.
Trump campaigned largely on the issue of immigration, promising to carry out mass deportations of roughly 11 million illegal immigrants currently in the U.S.
The president-elect’s aides are planning immigration raids in major cities during the opening days of the new administration. Some of the other expected targets include Boston, Miami and New York.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union sent a letter reaffirming their commitment to being a sanctuary place for all students, parents, and employees.
A theatrical dance performance from Contra-Tiempo is coming up soon on Feb. 6 at Merrill Auditorium, comic Nick Swardson’s show is on April 26 at the State Theatre and you can see the band Chicago perform on July 31 at Maine Savings Amphitheatre in Bangor.
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. – A man has died after being shot inside an East Chicago apartment Saturday night. Police said the shooting happened at around 7 p.m. inside an apartment in the 1800 block of East 140th Street.
CHICAGO (CBS) — At least one person was killed and 10 others were wounded in weekend shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon. The ages of the victims range from 19 to 41. In the first shooting of the weekend, a 29-year-old man was shot in his shoulder just before 10 p.m. in the 8700 block of South Racine Avenue.
The Rev. Homero Sanchez said he didn't realize the depth of fear in the Chicago immigrant community he serves until someone asked him to handle the sale of their family's home and other finances if they are picked up this week when President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Little Village Community Council will be reaching out to the public and educating them on what to do if they come in contact with immigration authorities.