ICE presence in Rockford sparks fear and concern in Hispanic community
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has left people of the Hispanic community fearful and worried. Officials confirmed ICE was spotted in Rockford last week. Mayor Tom McNamara confirmed one person was detained on West State and Avon. “We have double confirmed with the police department. We have double […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Leaders in the local Hispanic community are expressing their concerns amid nationwide crackdowns in immigration enforcement. While Chicago postponed its Mexican Independence Day parade this year in preparation for a possible surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts in the city, Rockford leaders say…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Rockford have led to the cancellation of several Hispanic-led events, including Fiestas Patrias. Antonio Ramirez, a leader behind multiple Latino events in Rockford, made the difficult decision to cancel Fiestas Patrias due to safety concerns amid…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The organizers of Rockford's annual Latino community showcase, Domingos En El Parque, have announced the cancellation of Fiestas Patrias '25. The event, which means "Patriotic Holidays" in Spanish, was scheduled to be held this Sunday, September 14th, ahead of Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on…