Illinois quick hits: ICE protests in Broadview; Edgar funeral services this weekend
ICE protests in Broadview
Protesters clashed with federal officials Friday morning outside the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview.
NBC Chicago reports that protesters surrounded a van trying to leave the facility. Armed guards attempted to move the crowd back and detained one individual.
Later, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez showed up to join protesters.
Edgar funeral services this weekend
A public viewing is scheduled Friday at the Illinois State Capitol for former Gov. Jim Edgar, who died last Sunday.
Residents can pay respects in person from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or view online at www.blueroomstream.com.
Blue Room Stream will also live-stream Edgar’s funeral service at Central Baptist Church in Springfield, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Treasurer’s auction begins
The Illinois State Treasurer’s office is auctioning unclaimed property items online from Sept. 19 to 28.
Treasurer Michael Frerichs said the auction features sports collectibles, jewelry and U.S. bicentennial items.
Items can be viewed on on the HiBid website.
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