Future hazy for 100,000 Illinoisans brought to U.S. illegally as children
“In addition to the estimated 96,000 Illinoisans who already may qualify, an additional 9,000 could be eligible once they turn 15 — provided they stay in school and out of trouble — according to data from the Migration Policy Institute. Immigrants who have committed a serious crime, have more than two misdemeanor convictions or are deemed to be a threat to national security are automatically disqualified.”