Federal Agents Deploy Tear Gas Four Times in Chicago Northwest Side Disrupting Halloween Events

Federal immigration agents deployed tear gas and detained multiple individuals in Chicago's Northwest Side neighborhoods of Old Irving Park and Avondale, causing outrage and fear among residents. The incidents occurred on a Saturday morning just before a local Halloween parade, disrupting the community event and prompting protests. Witnesses described federal agents aggressively tackling individuals, including a landscape worker and a delivery worker known locally, sparking widespread condemnation from neighbors and local officials. The use of chemical agents against residents, some of whom were peaceful protesters or bystanders, marked the fourth consecutive day federal agents deployed tear gas in Chicago neighborhoods. The confrontations have drawn criticism from community leaders and legal advocates, with lawsuits being prepared against the federal government. Protesters continue to demand an end to deportations and the aggressive tactics used by federal immigration enforcement in residential areas.