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Immigrants in Illinois to Get Standard Driver’s Licenses, Regardless of Immigration Status

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law on July 1, 2023, that will make standard driver's licenses available to noncitizens regardless of immigration status. The law, which takes effect on July 1, 2024, will allow undocumented immigrants to...

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Celebrating Asian-American Heritage Month: Illinois Welcomes Asian Immigrants

May is Asian-American heritage month. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in Chicago and across Illinois. The Asian American population in Illinois grew by 31% from 2010 to 2020, and the Asian American population in Chicago grew by 26%...

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2023 Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker released The Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force on May 4, 2023, a comprehensive report that delves into the various challenges facing immigrant, refugee and limited English proficiency communities. The Task Force was created via SB 2665,...

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Illinois Proposes Bill To Allow Noncitizens to Vote In School Board Races

Illinois state lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow noncitizens to vote in school board races. But only if they have children enrolled in that respective school district. The bill would also require that a warning is provided to...

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Chicago PD May Have Blocked Over 800 U Visas – Were You Denied A U Visa?

The Illinois Attorney General is investigating the Chicago Police Department. There are reports that they routinely denied certifications to over 800 undocumented victims of qualifying crimes, such as domestic battery and assault, over the past 2 years. Victims of qualifying...

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The Wings of Mexico: A Symbol of Immigrant Journey

The “Wings of Mexico” is on display at the Plaza of The Americas on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The sculpture is a symbol of the immigrant journey and celebrates Chicago as a sanctuary city that is at the forefront of the...

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Illinois Launches Free Health Care Coverage for Senior Immigrants

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services launched the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults Program to provide free health care coverage to undocumented immigrant adults and certain legal permanent residents aged 55 to 64. The Health Benefits for Immigrant...

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Illinois Forward Act Finally Goes Into Effect January 13

McHenry County Jail was finally forced to put the Illinois Forward Act into effect on January 13 after a federal appellate court ruling that McHenry and Kankakee counties in Illinois must stop housing federal immigration detainees. Effective January 14, ICE...

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What Do the NYC Noncitizen Voter Laws Mean In Illinois?

New York City passed new laws that allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Effective 2023, the NYC noncitizen voter laws mean that approximately 800,000 local residents will be able to vote in local New York City elections if they...

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New 2022 Illinois Immigration Laws

Hundreds of new laws go into effect in Illinois in 2022, including 3 new immigration laws that protect the rights of immigrants. Here are the new 2022 Illinois immigration laws you should know about. 3 New Illinois Immigration Laws Hate...

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