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A Cook County commissioner is quietly proposing an ordinance that would require the county’s massive jail to release some inmates wanted by immigration authorities.Sponsored by Jesús García, D-Chicago, the measure would prohibit the jail from holding inmates based on an Immigration and Customs Enfor

Supporters of tougher immigration enforcement are criticizing Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart for seeking legal options enabling the county’s massive jail to quit holding some inmates wanted for immigration violations.

On any given day, the Cook County Jail holds hundreds of inmates picked up on criminal charges who also happen to be wanted for an immigration violation. Sheriff Tom Dart’s office keeps them up to 48 hours beyond when the criminal cases would allow them out.

An Illinois bill that could help tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants attend college is a step closer to becoming law.

Chicago’s most powerful politicians are lining up behind Illinois and federal bills that would give some undocumented immigrants a boost.

The first of this month marked "May Day". Many only know May 1st as a Soviet celebration with a procession of tanks, missiles, and soldiers. But as many Chicagoans know, the day’s historic significance has to do with labor.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., wants the DREAM Act signed into law by year’s end. But supporters disagree on how to advance the measure.The bill, passed by the U.S.