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Families in Limbo as Thousands Detained in Chicago Area

Clip: 12/15/2025 | 5m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

HHS said more than 3,000 people were detained by immigration agents in "Operation Midway Blitz."

The suburban Broadview ICE detention facility has been a flashpoint for protests. Here are the stories of two men who were detained there.

12/15/2025 | Rating NR

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The Debate Over US Immigration Reform

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Clip: 12/15/2025 | 7m 53s | Some say there should be more pathways to citizenship. Others call for tougher restrictions. (7m 53s)

How 'Operation Midway Blitz' Has Affected Chicagoans

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Clip: 12/15/2025 | 10m 16s | From the financial impact to the spiritual, WTTW News explores the lasting effects. (10m 16s)

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