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ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation cost Chicago businesses $1.2 billion: Study

The Hill·September 9, 2026·1 min read
ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation cost Chicago businesses $1.2 billion: Study

ICE's 'Midway Blitz' operation in the Chicago area cost local businesses over $1.2 billion last year, according to a University of Illinois Chicago study. Residents of Latino-heavy neighborhoods made substantially fewer visits to restaurants and retail outlets, highlighting the economic impact of immigration enforcement actions.

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