CHICAGO - The City of Evanston is warning residents that federal immigration agents may be present in the community in the coming days, following signals from the Trump administration about ramped-up enforcement in the Chicago area.
What we know:
Late this weekend, city officials said they were informed about the likelihood of ICE activity in Evanston.
The city encouraged residents to report sightings of federal agents to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights hotline at 855-435-7693 or icirr.org .
Evanston also shared immigration resources from the city, the State of Illinois, and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to help residents understand their rights and seek support.
City of Evanston immigration resources or call 311
State of Illinois immigration r