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A Chilean physician from Bloomington-Normal wants to share resources with Spanish speakers about coping with prolonged stress and isolation.

Not In Our Town Bloomington-Normal (NIOT) will screen a new documentary Sunday, Oct. 18, examining how Minnesota residents stood up for their immigrant neighbors.

Executive Director Holly Wayland-Hall said the clinic's mission is charity-based, providing health services to people who are uninsured, or have recently lost coverage through Medicaid. She said 99% of the clinic's patients have no insurance.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly captured more than 10,000 people during a five-day enforcement effort nationwide last week. That includes 15 people in Bloomington-Normal.

The Republican House member wouldn't commit to giving the Trump administration an additional $200 billion for the war effort, saying constituents don't want to see "boots on the ground."

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood praised the Trump administration immigration policy and efforts to deport criminals, while expressing reservations about conduct toward children and warrantless searches.

Central Illinois U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said he does not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security, a primary sticking point that puts another government shutdown in play.

Duckworth said on NPR's Morning Edition she called for an independent investigation for any use of force by immigration agents in the spending bill. Her request was denied.

The Rev. Rebecca Gant was among the more than 1,000 clergy leaders who gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday and Friday to protest the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement.

Brendan Heffner said he's concerned that many in law enforcement have lost what he calls the “warrior mindset" and it's putting officers and the public at risk.