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Immigration rally draws 1,500

The crowd gathered in Union Park and marched to Federal Plaza, where a rally was held. This year's event was much smaller than previous ones, possibly due to swine flu concerns.

6 months ago | Justin Goh

Labor, immigrant activists to join forces for May Day march

Advocates say Obama administration won't be able to fix economic problems without addressing immigration reform. Similar marches in 2006 drew thousands in support of reforms.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Saturday conference hopes to spark May Day march

Previously, Chicago was home to large-scale immigration marches on March 10. Labor advocates are working with organizers of those events to hold a combined march on May Day.

8 months ago | Fernando Diaz

As economy falters, some immigrants excluded from safety net

No social security number means no help for the many illegal immigrants in Chicago who are facing homelessness. Advocates say many are living in unthinkable conditions.

9 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Thousands march for immigration reform

The event kicked off at Union Park on the West Side, and culminated in a rally at Federal Plaza in the Loop.

1 year ago | Jack Newell

Menards protest ends peacefully

Latino group angered over Lou Dobbs comments

over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin
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