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Homan rips Illinois Democrats for ‘lying’ about ICE conducting operation at Chicago school
White House “border czar” Tom Homan criticized Illinois officials for falsely claiming a Chicago elementary school was raided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Last week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) and Chicago Public Schools officials sparked alarm after suggesting that ICE agents had shown up at Hamline Elementary School to conduct a sweep for illegal
Homan demands apology from Illinois governor over 'lie' that ICE targeted Chicago school: 'Sowing fear'
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker face criticism for falsely claiming ICE agents attempted to conduct a raid at an elementary school.
Chicago Public Schools CEO says Secret Service agent mistaken for ICE was a 'misunderstanding'
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez said it was all a "misunderstanding" after U.S. Secret Service agents showed up at Hamline Elementary School and were mistaken as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
Chicago school officials mistake Secret Service for ICE
Chicago Public Schools officials incorrectly said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents attempted to enter a South Side elementary school Friday and were turned away. After CPS made the announcement,
Chicago officials walk back claim repeated by gov that ICE raided school, reveal what really happened
Chicago officials admitted they confused Secret Service agents who showed up at an elementary school to investigate a threat for ICE agents.
Secret Service sheds light on what happened at Chicago school
The Secret Service is continuing to release information after Chicago school officials responded to what they thought was an ICE action Friday. The initial reports from Hamline Elementary School, located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood,
What to know about ICE raids in Chicago — and what your rights are
The immigration blitz was action long promised by President Donald Trump who made mass deportation central to his campaign.
Top Trump administration officials in Chicago for start of immigration enforcement crackdown
The sheer number of federal agencies involved showed President Donald Trump’s willingness to use federal law enforcement ...
Law enforcement agents tried to enter a Chicago elementary school but were not allowed, Chicago Public Schools officials say
Law enforcement agents attempted entry into a Chicago elementary school Friday morning, but were not allowed inside or ...
Who is ICE targeting in Chicago? What to know amid ‘enhanced' operations
Enhanced immigration enforcement operations were reported in Chicago and parts of Illinois starting on Sunday and were ...
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Spending During Chicago’s First School Board Campaign Season Exceeded $13 Million
The teachers union and pro-school choice super PACs spent big on direct mail, digital ads, and text messages in the lead up ...
Chicago Public Schools, teachers union reaffirm being a 'sanctuary space' ahead of Trump administration
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union sent a letter reaffirming their commitment to being a sanctuary place ...
Chicago-area school closings: Growing list of schools closed ahead of bitter cold
More than a dozen Chicago-area schools have already announced closures or switches to e-learning for Tuesday as a cold ...
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Chicago schools to take $400M advance from revolving credit
The borrowing comes as the government watchdog Civic Federation describes the junk-rated school district as being at a ...
Family and friends of slain Chicago students hold vigil, demand justice
CHICAGO – Sunday marks one year since two Chicago Public Schools students were shot and killed in The Loop. The students have ...