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A new Illinois law will allow non-citizens to become police officers, but only if they are authorized to work in the United States and are legally allowed to own a gun. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new law in July 2023,...

A new report from the Democracy Solutions Project at the University of Chicago finds that immigrants in Illinois need more language help to participate in civic life. The report found that the most common language barriers faced by immigrants in...

Illinois has passed a law that will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain standard driver's licenses. Governor J.B. Prizker signed a law replacing the current Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) with a standard license that will last four years. This will...

A new law in Illinois will prohibit landlords from considering the immigration status of potential tenants when making rental decisions. The law, which goes into effect in January 2024, was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker last month. It is part...

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...

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%...

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,...

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...

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...

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...