Immigration flashpoint: Hostilities high in Waukegan

Immigration flashpoint: Hostilities high in Waukegan
by Ambreen Ali
Aug 23, 2007
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The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement has been organizing Waukegan residents to boycott those businesses that supported the new immigration measure.

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Many businesses have signs proclaiming their opposition to Waukegan's immigration measure, some out of fear of being boycotted.

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Emma Lozano, right, explains to local residents why her organization, Pueblo sin Fronteras, is boycotting businesses in Waukegan.

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Waukegan mayor Richard Hyde supports the immigration measure that gives enforcement authority to local police. He said it will help make the city more attractive to business and new residents.

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Waukegan's Hispanic majority is evident in the many Latino businesses in town. Area Latinos mostly work in nearby pharmaceutical companies and in service jobs.

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Many Latinos accuse Waukegan police officers of targeting them with towing and immigration initiatives.

Residents continue to boycott some Waukegan businesses that support the town's efforts to enforce immigration law while a counter boycott targets stores that oppose it.

The tension seething in Waukegan reflects a microcosm of the national immigration debate. That debate ignited locally when the town introduced a proposal last month to grant local law enforcement the power to deport convicted felons living there illegally.

The street in front of city hall was the focus of attention when aldermen voted 8-2 in favor of the measure.

More than 3,000 protestors chanted against the proposal in a town that has a Hispanic majority. Riot-geared officers with muzzled dogs separated them from the several hundred supporters also present.

“We told them over a bullhorn that this is not a cheerleading conference,â€

Looks like the majority of businesses are Mexican. What are they going to do boycott themselves?

while i'm happy for carpentersville and waukegan the woodstock/ crystal lake areas are seeing a noticable increase in non english speaking.... illegals. sad for us.

It's kind of funny. Many of the businesses here saw a drop in sales, then proceeded to take their sign out of the windows. Believe me, I won't EVER go back to bussinesses that had that sign. I figure once they made the decision to put it up, that's when I made the decision to never shop there again. :evil:

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while i'm happy for carpentersville and waukegan the woodstock/ crystal lake areas are seeing a noticable increase in non english speaking.... illegals. sad for us.

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Hey LonePatriot, did you hear about the conference that the Minutemen were going to have at Holiday Inn out in Crystal Lake on Saturday? I heard they had to cancel it, something about Holiday Inn not wanting any riots. I don't have the whole story, but when I get it, I'll let you know.

You know what's aggrevating, WE are the non-violent ones, yet if "they" wanted a conference, I'm sure it would be fine. :evil:

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while i'm happy for carpentersville and waukegan the woodstock/ crystal lake areas are seeing a noticable increase in non english speaking.... illegals. sad for us.

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Hey LonePatriot, did you hear about the conference that the Minutemen were going to have at Holiday Inn out in Crystal Lake on Saturday? I heard they had to cancel it, something about Holiday Inn not wanting any riots. I don't have the whole story, but when I get it, I'll let you know.

You know what's aggrevating, WE are the non-violent ones, yet if "they" wanted a conference, I'm sure it would be fine. :evil:

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we were planning on attending, but it seems a judge here in mchenry county feels illegals have the right to assemble but citizens don't.... thank God this is a 'free' country.... people wake up we are losing our rights!!!!

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while i'm happy for carpentersville and waukegan the woodstock/ crystal lake areas are seeing a noticable increase in non english speaking.... illegals. sad for us.

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Hey LonePatriot, did you hear about the conference that the Minutemen were going to have at Holiday Inn out in Crystal Lake on Saturday? I heard they had to cancel it, something about Holiday Inn not wanting any riots. I don't have the whole story, but when I get it, I'll let you know.

You know what's aggrevating, WE are the non-violent ones, yet if "they" wanted a conference, I'm sure it would be fine. :evil:

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Go to this thread if you want to know more about the Crystal Lake event!

http://www.alipac.us/modules.php?name=F ... c&p=455742

Thank you, MIC. I've been real behind lately, don't know how I missed that! :oops:

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It's kind of funny. Many of the businesses here saw a drop in sales, then proceeded to take their sign out of the windows. Believe me, I won't EVER go back to bussinesses that had that sign. I figure once they made the decision to put it up, that's when I made the decision to never shop there again. :evil:

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Hiya BlessUSA!!! How have things been going in Waukegan lately?

Did anyone get this message in time to tune in the radio segment?
I just missed it by 5 minutues.

For those who are not from Chicago Area, the "Don Wade & Roma Morning Show" is a daily morning take show.



I found this with a google search:

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Hiya BlessUSA!!! How have things been going in Waukegan lately?

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Hey there azwreath! Well, we are holding our own! I heard that our application for 287g has been received, but they are talking 2 years! I hope that's not true though. Meanwhile, our PD seems to be doing a wonderful job of upholding the law. Of course, they get the "profiling" complaint, but we all know that's not true. They aren't letting that stop them, so that's good!

It actually seems much quieter, since that City Council Meeting last month, where they voted to go ahead and submit the application for 287g, so I'm enjoying that. :wink: :D

One of the Hispanic stores are still complaining that their business is down, and another just got nailed by the Health Department for some things they're doing wrong. Looks like Waukegan may be making a change for the better!! I'll keep you posted on our progress. The local radio show host is planning on hitting towns around us and also the County to get 287g. I've been busy volunteering to fight in those fights, also! We can't stop now!!

Well, I better stop before I get in trouble for talking too much!! Fedup and I will keep you posted on our next "adventures". Thanks for asking! :D

Is there a Labor Council for US Citizen Advancement that is organizing support for pro-American businesses? It seems to me this Council for Latin American Advancement is operating in the wrong country!

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Hey I have the same TV in my room!!! :D :D :D

I don't understand all this crap about 287g. I had thought the law only applies to CONVICTED CRIMINALS. So why in god's name would anyone be against it? Do people want convicted illegal alien criminals to REMAIN in the US? Are latinos/hispanics THAT stupid/blind?

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Hiya BlessUSA!!! How have things been going in Waukegan lately?

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Hey there azwreath! Well, we are holding our own! I heard that our application for 287g has been received, but they are talking 2 years! I hope that's not true though. Meanwhile, our PD seems to be doing a wonderful job of upholding the law. Of course, they get the "profiling" complaint, but we all know that's not true. They aren't letting that stop them, so that's good!

It actually seems much quieter, since that City Council Meeting last month, where they voted to go ahead and submit the application for 287g, so I'm enjoying that. :wink: :D

One of the Hispanic stores are still complaining that their business is down, and another just got nailed by the Health Department for some things they're doing wrong. Looks like Waukegan may be making a change for the better!! I'll keep you posted on our progress. The local radio show host is planning on hitting towns around us and also the County to get 287g. I've been busy volunteering to fight in those fights, also! We can't stop now!!

Well, I better stop before I get in trouble for talking too much!! Fedup and I will keep you posted on our next "adventures". Thanks for asking! :D

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I'm glad things have calmed down and things are changing for the better.....lol. well I suppose that depends on what side of the issue you're on, of course :wink: but for those on the legal side it's good news.

I also heard it's taking awhile to review and approve the 287g apps. but if it is that may be a very good sign of more and more depts. planning on using it so while it would be bad in one way, it also may be a good thing!!!!

And yes, definitely keep us all posted on how things are going and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it!!! :D