CHICAGO (WLS) -- Communities across the Chicago area are preparing for and speaking out against an expected increase in immigration enforcement on Saturday.

Meanwhile, communities are continuing on with Mexican Independence Day celebrations this week, and Illinois officials continue to criticize the president's actions.

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Some 300 federal agents are using North Chicago's Naval Station Great Lakes as the logistical hub for ramped-up operations, which are expected to begin on Saturday .

A rally and march was held Saturday evening in downtown Chicago against the anticipated surge in ICE operations. A large crowd gathered at Michigan and Ida B. Wells before marching up Michigan Avenue.

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