A study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Great Cities Institute estimates that Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) operation in the Chicago area cost local businesses more than $1.2 billion in 2025. The research indicates that residents in Cook County’s Latino-heavy neighborhoods made significantly fewer visits to restaurants and retail businesses in areas without ICE operations.
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Study Estimates ICE Operation Cost Chicago Businesses Over $1.2 Billion
A study from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Great Cities Institute estimates that ICE's operations in the Chicago area resulted in over $1.2 billion in losses for local businesses in 2025. The study highlights a decline in visits to restaurants and retail in Latino-heavy neighborhoods affected by these operations.
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ICE’s ‘Midway Blitz’ operation cost Chicago businesses $1.2 billion: Study
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Study Estimates ICE Operation Cost Chicago Businesses Over $1.2 Billion