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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican armed assaulter, DUI offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

Pedro Juan Avalos-Quezada, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for aggravated assault with a weapon, driving under the influence of liquor, trespassing and traffic offense, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 10, 2025

IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Lithuanian burglar, visa violator arrested by ICE in Chicago

Arminas Lubianskas, a criminal illegal alien from Lithuania with convictions for burglary, and is currently removable as he overstayed his visa that expired in 2016, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 9, 2025

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DHS accuses Pritzker of shielding criminal migrants, misleading public on federal operations

By C. S. Lloyd | Oct 8, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has accused Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker of shielding criminal noncitizens and domestic extremists, as well as misrepresenting details about federal law enforcement activities in the state.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican DUI, drug, and firearm offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 8, 2025

Eduardo Sandoval-Secundino, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for two counts of driving under the influence of liquor and possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony carrying a handgun while in possession of methamphetamine, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Jeanne Ives on gun misuse in Chicago: ‘I see Pritzker's crack down on gun ownership is working’

By J. L. Weber | Oct 7, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former Illinois state representative, said that reports of large gun recoveries in Chicago highlight what she considers the failure of Governor J.B. Pritzker's firearm policies.

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Fox News reporter on Broadview arrests: Charges include 'two counts of aggravated battery of a government employee'

By C. S. Lloyd | Oct 7, 2025

Peter D'Abrosca, a reporter for Fox News, reported that a University of Chicago professor was among five individuals arrested at the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Polish DUI offender, violent assaulter arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 7, 2025

Wajciech Janik, a criminal illegal alien from Poland with convictions for DUI and strongarm aggravated assault against a family member, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Cortes on Johnson’s ‘ICE-Free Zones’ Order: Mayor ‘gives sanctuary to criminal illegal aliens’ while impeding law enforcement

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Oct 7, 2025

Steve Cortes, a Chicagoland native and president of the League of American Workers (LAW), said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) is prioritizing the protection of criminal illegal aliens “over the law-abiding citizens of Chicago.”

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Austrian sexual predator, child sex offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 7, 2025

Stefan Cseve, a criminal illegal alien from Austria with convictions for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, numerous sexual predator in a public park offenses, child sex offender loitering, in violation of the sex offender registry and currently charged with murder, rape or sexual abuse of a minor, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Cortes: ‘Why do Pritzker and Johnson want rapists, murderers, and pedophiles free on the streets of Illinois?’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Oct 6, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers (LAW), said Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) and Mayor Brandon Johnson (D-Chicago) are “undermining” the work of federal law enforcement officers trying to deport criminal illegal aliens.

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National, Illinois FOP condemn Chicago police for reportedly blocking officers from assisting ICE agents under attack

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Oct 6, 2025

The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the Illinois State FOP issued a joint statement today condemning the Chicago Police Department for reportedly ordering officers not to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who were under threat during an incident in the city.

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ICE: Drone footage shows Chicago protestors ‘obstructing the duties of our officers’

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Oct 4, 2025

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said drone footage showed anti-law enforcement protestors “obstructing the duties” of the agency’s federal officers.

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Proft: “Pritzker is every bit the race-hustling, defund-the-police demagogue as the most virulent pro-violence Leftists”

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Oct 4, 2025

Dan Proft, hosted of Chicago’s Morning Answer on AM 560, said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) is a “defund-the-police demagogue” who provides political cover for violent offenders.

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: El Salvadoran rapist, fraudster arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire News Service | Oct 2, 2025

Cristobal Carias Masin, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador with convictions for statutory rape, fraud, and aggravated felony, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort. He also faces pending charges of assault and failure to register as a sex offender

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DHS arrests over 800 in Operation Midway Blitz targeting criminal illegal aliens

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 2, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of over 800 individuals in a recent operation named Midway Blitz.

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Fmr. Riverside Police Chief on ICE protest: Elected officials who fight law enforcement 'should be removed'

By C. S. Lloyd | Sep 23, 2025

Thomas Weitzel, former chief of police for the Riverside Police Department, has said that politicians who participated in a confrontation at the ICE processing center in Broadview committed a criminal act.

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Trump’s DOT puts CTA on notice over crime epidemic: ‘Local leaders seem intent on putting the needs of criminals first’

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 23, 2025

President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have demanded Chicago’s CTA fix its crime-ridden transit system or face losing vital federal dollars, citing a shocking pattern of lawlessness jeopardizing rider safety.

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Fmr. Riverside Police Chief on peacekeepers program: 'There are no positive outcomes to demonstrate from a data perspective'

By C. S. Lloyd | Sep 22, 2025

Tom Weitzel, former police chief of the Riverside Police Department, has expressed criticism regarding Illinois' Peacekeepers program.

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Rep. Garcia says ICE officer killed constituent; later clarifies shooting followed vehicle attack

By A. D. Rice | Sep 22, 2025

Jesús G. "Chuy" García, U.S. representative for Illinois’s 4th congressional district, said that an ICE officer killed one of "his constituents."

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Mag Mile ‘crash and grab’ murderer on payroll of state taxpayer funded nonprofit backed by Pritzker

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 18, 2025

The man now charged with murder in last week’s fatal Magnificent Mile “crash and grab” was reportedly on the payroll of Chicago CRED, a state-funded violence prevention nonprofit heavily backed by Gov. JB Pritzker.