Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and President Trump to pause Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago for the Halloween weekend, saying the state's families deserve "a break.

The Secretary of Homeland Security suggested that immigration officers will be in full force in Illinois on Friday night.

Gov. Pritzker is asking the federal government to give Illinois children and families "a break" and pause federal operations over Halloween weekend.

Governor JB Pritzker is urging the Trump administration to ensure that ICE agents do not arrest anyone or use force during Halloween weekend, so that parents can trick-or-treat with their children without fear.