Illinois Welcoming Centers (IWC) Illinois Welcoming Centers (IWC) are comprehensive service centers for the integration of immigrants and refugees in Illinois. The Illinois Welcoming Center's innovative model eliminates systemic barriers that immigrants may have in approaching state services. Learn More.

Oct 5, 2023 · Thousands of migrants have been arriving in Illinois and Chicago for more than a year and new warnings claim thousands more could be sent to the region in the coming days and months.

The Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) is a contract between immigrant-serving organizations in Illinois, The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), and the Illinois Department of Human Services to support immigrant access to public benefits.

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The Attorney General's Office upholds just immigration policies and educates Illinois' immigrant communities about their rights and important services available as residents of Illinois.

1 day ago · Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who has previously defended the state's immigration policies, emphasized in a January interview that the state's position is rooted in constitutional principles.

We provide resources and referrals to free services for immigrants, refugees, and new arrivals.

It is time for a robust and coordinated response from the Federal, State, and local level to ensure that immigrants and asylum seekers thrive in Chicago and Illinois.

Aug 2, 2021 · AURORA - Governor JB Pritzker today signed HB 121, SB 667, SB 1596 and SB 2665 into law, legislation expanding protections for immigrant and refugee communities and further establishing Illinois as the most welcoming state in the nation.

2 days ago · The Trump administration sued officials in Illinois, Chicago and Cook County on Thursday over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities, accusing them of ...