DHS confirms 21 arrests by ICE agents during targeted operations in Central Illinois

6 articles, oldest first.

1. Central Illinois Proud

   Immigration Project reports uptick in Central Illinois ICE activity ↗ (opens Central Illinois Proud)

   Published Oct 28, 2026

   Central Illinois Proud's feed description

   An immigration advocacy group reported that at least 10 people were detained by ICE across Peoria, Bloomington, and Springfield this week, prompting calls for residents to prepare safety plans.

2. Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

   DHS confirms 21 arrests by ICE agents during targeted operations in Central Illinois ↗ (opens Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW))

   Published Oct 31, 2026

   Same headline from 3 more outlets

   Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)'s feed description

   Federal agents arrested 21 undocumented individuals during targeted operations in Springfield and Peoria between October 26 and October 28, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

3. WCIA Champaign

   ICE operation leads to arrests of 21 undocumented immigrants in Central Illinois ↗ (opens WCIA Champaign)

   Published Oct 29, 2026

   WCIA Champaign's feed description

   CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- A series of confirmed ICE operations in Central Illinois resulted in the arrests of 21 undocumented immigrants, including those with criminal histories. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to WCIA that ICE agents conducted "targeted operations" in Springfield and…

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