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Residents press Elgin council for action after Dec. 6 ICE enforcement; police chief outlines investigation
Summary
Multiple Elgin residents described being tear-gassed, pepper-sprayed, or targeted during ICE enforcement Dec. 6 and demanded clarity and protection; Chief Lally said the department has logged 11 reports, is working with the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, and is constrained by Trust Act parameters while investigating allegations.
Several dozen residents told the Elgin City Council on Dec. 17 that they felt unsafe after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities on Dec. 6 in Elgin. Speakers described agents entering restaurants and public spaces, demanding identification from nonwhite patrons, and the use of chemical irritants. They urged the council and city police to explain what officers can do in the moment to protect residents.
Chief Anna Lally (Chief Lally) told the council the police department received over 50 calls related to the Dec. 6 incident and had taken 11 police reports as of Dec. 16, including a traffic crash and an arrest. He…
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