A Waukegan deputy police chief issued an apology after he was seen on video talking to the U.S. Border Patrol commander, angering residents who claimed the police were cooperating with immigration agents. Video from Friday captured Waukegan Deputy Police Chief Elias Agalianos talking with U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino. “Respectfully, I know you have […]
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Van appears to intentionally ram into SUV driven by immigration agents as tensions flare in Park City
A video captured the moment a minivan appeared to intentionally crash into a vehicle driven by federal immigration agents, leading to an agent shooting a pepper ball gun at it as it fled in Park City. The incident happened Friday afternoon and a video showed cars honking their horns and following a U.S. Border Patrol […]
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U.S. Border Patrol agents expected to leave Chicago area soon as President Trump again threatens troop deployment
U.S. Border Patrol agents, who have been conducting immigration enforcement operations in Lake County and the Chicago area, are expected to leave within days as President Trump again calls for troop deployment. The Chicago Tribune, citing several unnamed sources, reported that U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino was expected to leave Chicago for another assignment […]
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‘Stage for political theater’: Waukegan mayor rips Border Patrol commander for immigration operations in city
Waukegan’s mayor issued a bold statement Monday saying the U.S. Border Patrol commander and his convoy conducting immigration enforcement in Waukegan did so to “escalate chaos” and for “political theater.” Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham issued the statement on Monday evening, calling out U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, saying he did not come to Waukegan […]
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‘I am deeply shaken’: Waukegan alderman says federal immigration agents pointed guns at him after approaching his car
A Waukegan alderman says he is “deeply shaken” after federal immigration agents stopped their car in front of him, approached his car and pointed guns at him in Waukegan on Friday. Waukegan Third Ward Alderman Juan A. Martinez said he was driving back to work on Friday when he was confronted by federal agents on […]
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Police officials defend actions after officers seen interacting with federal immigration agents in Waukegan
The Waukegan Police Department is defending its officers after they were seen interacting with federal immigration agents while tensions flared with local residents in Waukegan on Friday. Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said around 12:45 p.m. Friday that there was an active presence of federal immigration agents in Waukegan. “Everyone, know your rights and stay calm. […]
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U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino spotted in Lake County as immigration agents make arrests in Waukegan
U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino was spotted in Lake County on Friday as federal immigration agents roamed the Waukegan area making arrests. Bovino was spotted early Friday afternoon with other U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Exxon gas station at Glen Rock Avenue and Belvidere Road in Waukegan. Bovino purchased drinks at the gas […]
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Landscapers and roofers among those arrested by U.S. Border Patrol in Waukegan, Gurnee, North Chicago area
After a week of lack of immigration operations in Lake County, U.S. Border Patrol was seen making arrests, including lawn care workers, in the Waukegan, North Chicago and Gurnee area Saturday. Residents in eastern Lake County reported seeing the U.S. Border Patrol agents on Saturday morning. The agents’ presence came following reports of drones, suspected […]
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Illinois Secretary of State issues warning after Border Patrol caught on video in Round Lake admitting to license plate swapping
The Illinois Secretary of State issued a warning to federal immigration agents about breaking state law after a viral video taken in Round Lake captured an agent admitting to license plate swapping. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning on Wednesday to federal agents that swapping or altering license plates is illegal and “will […]