Tears, fears — but few details — in wake of immigration sweeps across Chicago area – Chicago Sun-Times

“It’s been approximately two weeks since my kids have been in school,” said a Venezuelan woman who lives on the South Side with her husband and five children, and asked not to be named to keep her family safe. “I fear leaving my home, or riding the bus with them. What if I get caught on the way or right outside the school?” Chicago Public Schools has not shared attendance records since school began last week, but teachers say some immigrant students are not showing up.