January 10, 2012 - WBEZ

Some south suburban residents and the area’s Democratic candidates for Congress condemn a planned 750-bed facility. But the village says it will bring jobs and property tax revenue.

Opposition to an immigrant detention center planned for south suburban Crete appears to be growing. About 150 area residents overflowed a Crete Township Hall meeting room Monday night to hear from critics of the project.

In recent days, meanwhile, both candidates in a tough Democratic primary battle for the area’s U.S. House seat have come out against the plan. Continue reading...