WAUKEGAN, Ill. - Communities are reacting to tensions with ICE, including Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham, who confronted agents who detained a woman right outside of City Hall.

What we know:

Cunningham was seen trying to de-escalate a situation where agents had arrested a 22-year-old female driver for allegedly failing to follow orders.

She is reportedly an American-born citizen and called out the mayor's name. She was later released, but that arrest and others right outside Waukegan City Hall have Lake County officials deeply troubled.

In a post on his public Facebook page, Cunningham said, "Moments ago, I was at a scene right outside of Waukegan City Hall to help calm the situation and ensure the safety of everyone there. My priority was to diffuse tensions and protect our residen

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