Immigration Issues Focus of Community Event

The City of Highland Park in conjunction with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General presents an opportunity to learn more about the Immigration Assistance Program at an informational event on Saturday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Park High School at 433 Vine St., in the Commons Room.

"This is a great opportunity for residents to bring any specific questions they may have about their rights as well as immigration reform," said Mayor Nancy R. Rotering.

A team of Attorney General staff will present in English and in Spanish on a multitude of topics to include renters’ rights, employee rights, fair housing and drivers licenses for immigrants as well as specific information about access to college. Updates concerning the new immigration reform and possible immigration-related fraud will also be addressed.

The Immigration Assistance Program was established by the Office of the Attorney General to ensure that state government is aware of the needs of Illinois’ immigrant population and the barriers which may prevent immigrants from seeking and obtaining government services.

For more information, call the City of Highland Park at (847) 926-1006.

More information about the Immigration Assistance Program can be found at http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/immigrant.html.

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