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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said there is a “chance” Illinois’ Democratic members of Congress get a long-requested meeting with immigration officials this week.

Illinois leaders say they’ve been left largely uninformed about immigration enforcement actions in the Chicago area.

Durbin said he plans to ask ICE “basic” questions, such as what they are doing with people who are detained.

Durbin said past presidential administrations had routinely briefed members of Congress about what agencies were working on.

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SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he is hoping to meet with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials this week about their operations in the Chicago area.

Illinois’ Democratic mem

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