Community members and officials in Little Village organized a show of strength against federal immigration enforcement threats, with notable figures like Gov. Pritzker and others participating in peaceful protests and prayer vigils, despite Border Patrol chief Bovino's absence and reports of his potential reassignment. The event highlighted local resistance and unity in the face of federal immigration actions, with ongoing discussions about the future presence of ICE in Chicago.
Federal agents conducting an immigration raid in Little Village were shot at and used chemical irritants to disperse protesters, including a family with a baby, leading to injuries and widespread community outrage. The incident involved aggressive tactics, violations of court orders, and accusations of dishonesty by officials, highlighting tensions between law enforcement and the local community.
Federal agents used tear gas and pepper spray during clashes with protesters and neighbors in Little Village, Chicago, leading to injuries, arrests, and accusations of violence and racial profiling amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions in the area.
U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino is accused of violating a court order by throwing tear gas at protesters in Chicago's Little Village, amid ongoing legal and political scrutiny over federal law enforcement tactics during immigration enforcement operations. The incident was captured on video, leading to legal filings and a court order for Bovino's deposition, while Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has established a commission to document alleged civil rights abuses by federal agents.
The Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade, attended by thousands, took place despite ICE's immigration enforcement efforts, serving as a form of community resistance with many participants holding anti-ICE signs and local officials emphasizing immigrant support.
Residents of Little Village in Chicago are on edge after a man was found shot to death in an alley, marking the third such incident in the area. Little Village Community Council President Baltazar Enriquez expressed concern over the pattern of violence, emphasizing the impact on the hard-working community and street vendors. Alderman Michael Rodriguez echoed these worries, calling the act "senseless" and expressing anxiety over the situation. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the victim's death and have not made any arrests.
A man was found shot to death in Little Village, Chicago early Saturday morning with gunshot wounds to his head and back, according to Chicago police. No further information was immediately provided.
About 200 migrants have moved into a temporary shelter at a former CVS in Little Village, Chicago. The shelter, which was initially scheduled to open in mid-December, is now operational and is accommodating families and individuals, many with infants. State officials and volunteers are working to provide humanitarian services, including classes and trauma-based education, to support the migrants. However, volunteers at the landing zone for new arrivals express concerns about the conditions and the level of assistance being provided, while Gov. JB Pritzker emphasizes the state's efforts to manage the ongoing crisis and the need for more federal aid.
Three people, including two men and a woman, were found shot inside a car in Little Village, Chicago. The victims, aged 22, 34, and 20, were all taken to the hospital in good condition. The details surrounding the shooting and the motive are still unclear, and no arrests have been made yet. The investigation is ongoing.
A man was arrested after his wife and 15-year-old daughter were shot to death, and his 17-year-old son was wounded in their Little Village home in Chicago. The son managed to escape and called the police, while the daughter was pronounced dead at the hospital. The mother also died at the scene. The father, aged 67, was taken into custody, and a gun was found at the scene.
Two people, including a 15-year-old girl, were killed and another person was injured in a shooting at a residence in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. The girl was shot in the face and pronounced dead at the hospital, while a 48-year-old woman was shot multiple times and died at the scene. An 18-year-old man was also injured but is in fair condition. A male suspect has been arrested, and charges are pending.
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Little Village, Chicago on Sunday afternoon. The victim was hit in the chest by bullets fired from a white vehicle that approached him while he was near the sidewalk. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead. The police are investigating the incident, and no one has been arrested yet.
