The post comes days after the Department of Homeland Security announced that immigration enforcement campaign "Operation Midway Blitz" was set to launch in Chicago.

Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch confirmed that Downstate will benefit from the Chicago transit bill, while also addressing high energy bills and a map redistricting tussle.

The article 'We've Arrived': U.S. Border Patrol Launches Operation At Large In Chicago appeared first on Chicago Patch. CHICAGO, IL — U.S. Border Patrol agents have moved into Chicago, the agency announced Tuesday, launching "Operation At Large" targeting undocumented immigrants in the area.

The victim was shot in the chest at Halsted and Lake streets and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.

An upcoming game between Illinois and Indiana features several prospects the Bears may be watching. Illinois players Gabe Jacas and Xavier Scott are potential defensive targets for Chicago. Indiana's Elijah Sarratt and Amare Ferrell are offensive and defensive prospects to consider.

After months of testing, an Illinois coroner has given an update on the death of 16-year-old Aiyana Williams, who went missing in June in a Chicago suburb.

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