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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Volunteers for Latino Union of Chicago gather at a meeting for its Adopt a Hiring Corner initiative.

‘The biggest thing we’ve built is trust’: Chicago-based nonprofit connects volunteers and day laborers amid ICE raids

November 13, 2025

Every day, Evanston resident Sara Carlson goes to the Home Depot in Lincolnwood to speak with day laborers looking for work.  She asks them whether they need coffee, food, clothes or other necessities...

Protesters hold anti-ICE signs and make chants against federal immigration enforcement operations.

‘They are bounty hunters’: Illinois advocates unite during Niles ‘ICE Out of Home Depot’ protest

November 3, 2025

Over 80 people gathered at a ‘ICE Out of Home Depot’ protest in Niles on Saturday to combat the detention and deportation of immigrants in Chicago suburbs.  The demonstration was one of over 140...

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Evanston police to respond to reported federal agent activity, city says

October 27, 2025

The Evanston Police Department will respond to reported incidents of federal agent activity, the city wrote in a statement Monday. An EPD supervisor will respond to reported activity and may interview...

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Federal immigration agents not welcome in Evanston, Biss says

October 17, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are not welcome in Evanston, Mayor Daniel Biss wrote in an emailed message to residents Friday.  He urged community members to educate themselves about...

Biss urged residents who witness ICE activity to call the ICIRR hotline at 855-435-7693.

At least 1 person reported taken by ICE in Evanston Thursday morning

October 16, 2025

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Oct. 16 at 1:21 p.m. At least one person in Evanston was taken by federal immigration agents Thursday...

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