Immigrants, Chicago area

'A Day Without Immigrants' protests and business closures in Chicago in opposition to Trump policies
"I'm here representing my family, my roots, my culture and traditions. We're here to stay," one protester said.
Businesses across Chicago area close, some CPS students stay home for 'a day without immigrants'
The national movement encouraged participants to skip work, school and refrain from shopping for one day. The initiative spread across social media in response to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
‘Day Without Immigrants’ protest: Chicago area businesses close Monday
CHICAGO - Several Chicago area businesses are participating in a nationwide "Day Without Immigrants" protest by closing their doors on Monday. The protest comes as the new Trump administration conducts promised arrests of undocumented immigrants for deportation, including across the Chicago area.
Dozens of Chicago Restaurants Close for ‘Day Without Immigrants’
Carlos Covarrubias is the owner of Xurro, a churro chain with about 50 locations around Chicago and two in Florida. They employ about 50 together and all remained at home on Monday. Covarrubias also owns Isthmo, a Oaxacan restaurant in Lakeview; and Raizes Mexican Cocktail Bar & Kitchen in North Center. Both are normally closed on Mondays.
‘Chicago has always been a city of immigrant workers’: Some Chicago businesses close their doors to protest immigration crackdown
A churro shop in Pilsen closed its doors Monday. So did a Mexican grocer in Chicago Heights. The owner of several Mexican restaurants in Elgin, himself the son of immigrants, shut his business for the day too.
Chicago businesses to close for 'Day Without Immigrants' protest: 'Show how strong we are'
Mexican business owners on the Southwest Side are among many people taking part in a social media-driven campaign that calls on immigrants to stay home from work and school and to shut down businesses and refrain from shopping.
'A Day Without Immigrants': California businesses taking part in nationwide movement
Without Immigrants" encourages immigrants to refrain from going to work, school and shopping to highlight the essential role immigrants play in the economy and local communities.
Some US businesses close in a 'day without immigrants.' But many say they can't lose income
Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed Monday across the U.S. in a loosely organized day of protest against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. But participation in the “day without immigrants” faced headwinds from employees and business owners who said they need the income — especially as rumors of
Businesses across the Chicago area close for ‘A Day Without Immigrants' protest
Businesses across the Chicago area closed Monday in support of "A Day Without Immigrants" protests. The protests, which take place amid President Donald Trump's recent immigration crackdown, involve immigrant workers and students "on strike" or, in some cases, rallying together in communities across the region.
Businesses close to support 'Day Without Immigrants,' amid Trump's immigration crack down
Businesses nationwide are participating in 'Day Without Immigrants,' closing their doors or giving employees paid time off on Monday in solidarity with the community targeted by President Donald Trump's policies and to highlight their input to everyday society,
Businesses in multiple cities, including Chicago, closing for one day to mark 'Day Without Immigrants'
Restaurants and businesses in multiple cities are closing for one day to mark a “Day Without Immigrants,” including here in ...
‘People are hiding.’ Chicago immigrants stay home from work to avoid potential ICE arrests.
Amid President Donald Trump’s threats of sweeping arrests and mass deportations, undocumented workers in Chicago skipped work ...