Chicago Public Radio - Immigration

Immigrant Advocates Slam Federal Audits

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Some worker advocates are slamming planned federal audits of two dozen Illinois employers suspected of hiring illegal immigrants.

Immigration Audits Target 24 Illinois Employers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Two dozen Illinois employers connected to public-safety infrastructure face a federal audit of their hiring records. Immigration officials say they have reason to believe the companies are hiring illegal immigrants.

Student Facing Deportation Turns to Senators

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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After winning support from the Chicago City Council, advocates for a 21-year-old student facing deportation are turning to Illinois’ U.S. senators. We report from our West Side bureau.

Study: Illinois Refugee Services Near Collapse

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Pioneering efforts in Illinois to resettle refugees are in danger of collapsing, according to a new study by a pan-African coalition based in Chicago.

Moms: Cancel Party for Cop Charged in Fatal DUI

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Families of victims are calling on Chicago police officers to cancel a fundraiser for a fellow cop charged with a fatal DUI.

Worker Complaints Hit 2 Suburban Firms

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Two suburban Chicago employers will face fines and damages if some fired immigrant workers have their way. They say the companies broke a new Illinois law about verification of employment eligibility.

Fired Hotel Workers Challenge E-Verify Use

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Immigrants fired by two suburban Chicago businesses are testing an Illinois law that sets the nation’s toughest limits on verifying eligibility for employment.

Undocumented Immigrant Leaves ‘Sanctuary’

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Mexican has moved out of a church on Chicago’s West Side where she lived almost two years in defiance of a deportation order.

Lipinski: Constituents Support Jobs Priority

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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A Chicago Congressman is countering a potential challenger’s claim that the district’s immigrants are getting poor representation.

Lipinski Faces Challenge from Immigrant Leader

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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One of the Chicago area’s most visible immigrant leaders is planning to challenge Congressman Dan Lipinski in this winter’s Democratic primary.