Chicago Public Schools has set up a command center to help schools navigate ICE activity near them as the school district faces increased pressure to do more to help schools and families navigate the situation.

Chicago schools were in the crosshairs of activity over the last week. Rapid response and teachers in Albany Park say ICE agents were out in force around schools last Wednesday, prompting school staff and residents to take to the streets to get scared students home safely.

On Friday, some students at a Logan Square school were at recess when they were rushed inside after an ICE agent threw tear gas at a nearby car. And that afternoon one Southwest Side charter school went on lockdown because of a report of an ICE agent in a vehicle outside.

Among the many demands from various gro

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