The Trump administration ramped up immigration enforcement, allowing raids on schools and churches. Immigration czar Tom Homan defended the policy, citing consequences for illegal entry. Chicago saw 956 arrests in a single day,

Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan on Sunday defended raiding churches and schools as part of a crackdown on undocumented immigration.

A wind advisory and a fire weather watch were issued Monday for parts of the Chicago area, the National Weather Service said, with dry air and gusty winds of up to 50 miles-per-hour possible at times.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted on the ground in the Chicago area as the agency said "targeted operations" are underway Sunday. New video shows ICE and other federal agents knocking on doors and making arrests in the city.

Trump border czar Tom Homan and TV personality Dr. Phil are in the city to observe the operations, according to reports.

While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining

Dozens of arrests in the Chicago area today marked an escalation of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts in the nation's interior.

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The sesquicentennial (150-year, upper left) and centennial (upper right) designs for the Illinois state flag are candidates for adoption. The lower two flags are new designs, including the one in the lower right that simply adds stripes to the current standard.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) announced Sunday that it has launched coordinated "targeted operations" in Chicago, in partnership with several federal agencies, to enforce immigration laws and "preserve public safety and national security."

A wind advisory has been issued for most of northern Illinois, with strong gusts possible as the new work week gets underway.