CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago area is preparing for an increase in immigration enforcement.

Some 300 federal agents are using North Chicago's Naval Station Great Lakes as the logistical hub for ramped-up operations, which were expected to begin Saturday, Sept 6.

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President Donald Trump says the surge in immigration enforcement activity in the Chicago area is about getting dangerous criminals off the streets.

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Communities across the Chicago area are preparing for an increase in immigration enforcement on Saturday .

Some 300 federal agents are using North Chicago's Naval Station

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