Pritzker Tells Journalists ‘We Need You’
Governor J.B. Pritzker held his largest press conference over the weekend — and he’s promising media transparency under his administration.
Illinois Issues: Worry About DACA’s Fate Triggers Anxiety, Depression In Immigrants
Luis Gomez says his anxiety has been exacerbated by the ongoing debate over whether to end DACA. Last month, the Trump administration announced it was terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — also known as DACA.
New City Council Member Beck Wants Champaign To Become Sanctuary City
A newcomer to the Champaign City Council hopes to see the city offer the same protections for those living in the country illegally that Urbana officials have provided. Alicia Beck topped 32-year incumbent Michael LaDue Tuesday to win the District 2 council seat, 63 to 37 percent. Beck says some of her backers want Champaign to explore the idea of becoming a sanctuary city, which Urbana reaffirmed in late 2016.
Urbana Mayor Disputes Attorney General’s Attack On ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing says she’s not concerned that the Trump Administration is again calling to strip federal funds from so-called “sanctuary cities.”
What It Means To Be A Sanctuary City In Urbana
On Tuesday, the Trump Administration released details on new policies to ramp up federal immigration detentions and deportations. Ahead of the move, Urbana joined hundreds of other cities in declaring itself a sanctuary city – meaning they’ll offer some protections to people in the country illegally. That could cost the city roughly $1 million in federal funds, based on recent executive orders from the president.