Center for Immigrant Progress

08/21/2026

Yesterday, Congressman Brad Schneider convened community organizations, local leaders, and elected officials from across Lake County to hear directly about how ongoing ICE activity continues to impact our communities.

CIP was at the table to share what we are seeing and hearing firsthand from immigrant families—the fear, uncertainty, and very real consequences these actions are having in their daily lives.

We will continue to elevate immigrant voices in important spaces like this one, ensuring that the experiences of our community are heard, understood, and part of the conversations shaping decisions that affect them.

Also joining the conversation were Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham, North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham, State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, Waukegan Park District Commissioner Anton Matthews, and College of Lake County Trustee Celeste Flores, alongside other community leaders and organizations from across Lake County.

Thank you, Congressman Schneider, for bringing leaders together to listen, learn, and stay connected to what is happening on the ground in our communities.

Our community deserves a voice at every table.

08/20/2026

🧘🏽‍♀️ AVISO DE YOGA

Nuestra clase semanal de yoga está cancelada mañana, viernes 21 de agosto. Regresamos el próximo viernes, 28 de agosto. 💚

Mientras tanto, regálate 5 minutos para ti:
🌿 Sal al aire libre, respira profundamente, estira tu cuerpo y observa cómo te sientes hoy.

¡Nos vemos la próxima semana! 🧘🏽‍♀️✨

🧘🏽‍♀️ YOGA UPDATE | AVISO DE YOGA

Our weekly yoga class is canceled tomorrow, Friday, August 21. We’ll be back next Friday, August 28! 💚

In the meantime, take 5 minutes for yourself:
🌿 Step outside, take a few slow breaths, stretch your body, and notice how you’re feeling today.

Nos vemos la próxima semana! 🧘🏽‍♀️✨

08/20/2026

⚠️ ALERTA COMUNITARIA ⚠️

Hoy, jueves 20 de agosto, hemos recibido reportes confirmados de actividad de ICE en el área de Round Lake.

Recomendamos a nuestra comunidad tomar precauciones, mantenerse alerta y recordar sus derechos. Por favor, comparta esta información con familiares, amistades, vecinos y otras personas que puedan necesitarla.

CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS:
• Tiene derecho a guardar silencio.
• Tiene derecho a hablar con un abogado.
• No tiene que responder preguntas sobre dónde nació o su estatus migratorio.
• No tiene que firmar nada que no entienda.
• Tiene derecho a negarse a dar consentimiento a un registro.
• Si ICE llega a su hogar, no abra la puerta a menos que presenten una orden judicial válida firmada por un juez.

Mantenga la calma. No corra ni se resista físicamente. Conozca sus derechos y cuidémonos unos a otros.

⚠️ COMMUNITY ALERT | ALERTA COMUNITARIA ⚠️

Today, Thursday, August 20, we have received confirmed reports of ICE activity in the Round Lake area.

We encourage community members to exercise caution, remain aware of their surroundings, and remember their rights. Please share this information with family, friends, neighbors, and others who may need it.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS:
• You have the right to remain silent.
• You have the right to speak with an attorney.
• You do not have to answer questions about where you were born or your immigration status.
• You do not have to sign anything you do not understand.
• You have the right to refuse consent to a search.
• If ICE comes to your home, do not open the door unless they present a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge.

Stay calm. Do not run or physically resist. Know your rights and look out for one another.

08/19/2026

⚠️ ALERTA COMUNITARIA ⚠️

Hemos recibido reportes confirmados de actividad de ICE en el área de Round Lake, incluyendo en y alrededor de Cedar Lake Road.

Por favor, tome precauciones, manténgase alerta y conozca sus derechos. Comparta esta información con familiares, amistades, vecinos y miembros de la comunidad que puedan necesitarla.

RECUERDE SUS DERECHOS:

* Tiene derecho a guardar silencio.
* Tiene derecho a hablar con un abogado.
* No tiene que responder preguntas sobre dónde nació o su estatus migratorio.
* No tiene que firmar nada que no entienda. Pida hablar con un abogado primero.
* Si ICE llega a su casa, no tiene que abrir la puerta a menos que los agentes presenten una orden judicial válida firmada por un juez. Pida que la pasen por debajo de la puerta o que la muestren por una ventana para poder revisarla.

Mantenga la calma. No corra. No se resista físicamente. No proporcione información ni documentos falsos.

📍 Área de Round Lake / Cedar Lake Road ⚠️

⚠️ COMMUNITY ALERT ⚠️

We have received confirmed reports of ICE activity in the Round Lake area, including in and around Cedar Lake Road.

Please exercise caution, stay aware of your surroundings, and know your rights. Share this information with family, friends, neighbors, and community members who may need it.

REMEMBER YOUR RIGHTS:

* You have the right to remain silent.
* You have the right to speak with an attorney.
* You do not have to answer questions about where you were born or your immigration status.
* You do not have to sign anything you do not understand. Ask to speak with an attorney first.
* If ICE comes to your home, you do not have to open the door unless officers show a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge. Ask them to slide it under the door or hold it up to a window so you can review it.

Stay calm. Do not run. Do not physically resist. Do not provide false information or false documents.

08/14/2026

¿Buscas algo inspirador para escuchar este fin de semana? 🎧 Ya sea que salgas a caminar, vayas al gimnasio, pases un rato en la playa o simplemente te tomes un tiempo para ti, escucha el Episodio 5 del Podcast Soñamos con la Dra. Maria Gomez.

La Dra. Gomez comparte su poderosa historia de cómo mantuvo vivo el sueño que tenía desde niña, a pesar de las dificultades, los giros inesperados de la vida y las personas que le dijeron lo que no podía lograr. Su historia también nos recuerda lo que puede suceder cuando la determinación se encuentra con una comunidad que cree en ti y te impulsa a seguir adelante.

✨ El sueño nunca cambió. El camino sí.

Escucha el Episodio 5 del Podcast Soñamos este fin de semana. 🎙️💛

Looking for something inspiring to listen to this weekend? 🎧 Whether you’re heading out for a walk, hitting the gym, relaxing at the beach, or just taking some time for yourself, catch up on Episode 5 of the Soñamos Podcast featuring Dr. Maria Gomez.

Dr. Gomez shares her powerful journey of holding onto a childhood dream through hardship, unexpected turns, and people who told her what she couldn’t do. Her story is also a reminder of what can happen when determination meets a community that believes in you and helps you keep going.

✨ The dream never changed. The path did.

Listen to Episode 5 of the Soñamos Podcast this weekend. 🎙️💛

08/13/2026

For the Dreamers in our community 🦋

Employment-based pathways for Dreamers, whether you’re still in the U.S. or already abroad.

08/13/2026

🥕 ¡La próxima semana en CIP!

El martes 18 de agosto, tendremos una distribución gratuita de alimentos para ayudar a las familias de nuestra comunidad a tener acceso a alimentos nutritivos y productos básicos de despensa. 💚

📅 18 de agosto | 2–4 PM
📍 2424 Washington Street, Waukegan
⚠️ Se requiere inscripción y las cantidades son limitadas.

📲 Escanee el código QR o llame a Melissa al 224-208-8846 para inscribirse.

https://forms.gle/Swp2KxhTyJaooTUt5

¿No puede asistir? Tendremos otra distribución el 25 de agosto de 2–4 PM.

La seguridad alimentaria es esencial para la salud de nuestra comunidad, y CIP está trabajando para ampliar el acceso a alimentos nutritivos y otros recursos. 🌱 ¡Ayúdenos a compartir!

🥕 Coming up next week at CIP!

On Tuesday, August 18, we’re hosting a free food distribution to help local families access nutritious food and pantry essentials. 💚

📅 August 18 | 2–4 PM
📍 2424 Washington Street, Waukegan
⚠️ Registration is required and quantities are limited.

📲 Scan the QR code or call Melissa at 224-208-8846 to register.

Can’t make it? Another distribution will be held August 25 from 2–4 PM.

Food security is essential to community health, and CIP is working to expand access to nutritious food and resources. 🌱 Please share!

08/13/2026