Rockford proceeds with Hispanic Heritage Month events amid possible Illinois ICE surge

Rockford proceeds with Hispanic Heritage Month events amid possible Illinois ICE surge

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Leaders in the local Hispanic community are expressing their concerns amid nationwide crackdowns in immigration enforcement. While Chicago postponed its Mexican Independence Day parade this year in preparation for a possible surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts in the city, Rockford leaders say they are proceeding with local celebrations. Community activist Antonio Ramirez Jr. says Rockford even…