October 24th, 2025

Dear Neighbors,

Today, community members in the 43rd Ward have reported ICE sightings and suspected enforcement activity at the following locations:

The 43rd Ward stands united to defend every law abiding person’s right to live free from intimidation and deportation threats.

What to do if you observe ICE agents or suspect ICE presence:

Remain calm, safe and observant. If you see federal agents in the area, note time, location, number of agents, vehicle(s), license plates, demeanor — but do so without putting yourself or others at risk.
Know your rights. Regardless of immigration status, you have rights when confronted by immigration agents. You do not have to answer questions about your status, you have the right to speak with a lawyer, and you have the right to refuse to open your door for ICE unless they present a valid judicial warrant.
Contact rapid-response resources immediately.
- Call the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Family Support Network Hotline: 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693) (available in English, Spanish, Korean, Polish)
- Use the city’s resource page for ICE-raid response & immigration resources.
- Sign up for “Eyes on ICE” text alerts via ICIRR to receive neighborhood-level warnings.
- To make a report about missing, damaged, or obstructed license plates on ICE vehicles, call the Secretary of State’s Plate Watch Hotline at (312) 814-1730 or email platewatch@ilsos.gov.