When a Blue Island resident was detained Tuesday morning near the city’s Vermont Street Metra station by federal immigration enforcement officers, local police responded to assist the man’s family, officials said.

Blue Island officials said Thursday a resident was detained by federal immigration enforcement officers Tuesday morning in the area of Vermont Street and Irving Avenue in Blue Island. They said after receiving reports of possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity they confirmed that federal agents conducted a stop in the area.

Officials also said Blue Island police assisted the family of the detained person by ensuring the safety of family members, helping them recover important documents from their vehicle and making sure the vehicle was not towed.

“The city of Blu

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