CHICAGO — President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly sending hundreds of immigration agents to Chicago in the coming weeks as part of an immigration “blitz,” with operations expected to begin as soon as this weekend.

Federal agents — who are staying at the Great Lakes naval base — are expected to focus on making immigration arrests and conducting raids in and around Chicago for more than a month. Trump has also said he is considering sending the National Guard to the city, though it is unclear when that might happen.

Local authorities have criticized Trump’s plans and said the federal government has provided little information on what to expect. Gov JB Pritzker said agents could target Mexican Independence Day celebrations, and Grant Park’s El Grito Chicago festival was postpo

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