In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the South Cook News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
Commissioner Sean Morrison issued several statements between October 5-6, 2025, holding Illinois' top political leaders responsible for what he describes as a breakdown in law enforcement cooperation due to sanctuary policies.