In Chicago, the atmosphere turned tense on Sunday as a group of demonstrators occupied a section of Lake Street in Addison. This followed an incident earlier in the day when federal agents were met with resistance from locals after an agent shattered a car window to apprehend its occupants.

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The demonstrators gathered in the area where federal officers had detained at least two individuals in front of La Huerta grocery store, drawing attention to the unfolding drama.

An employee from the grocery store, shocked by the events, recorded footage of agents smashing the vehicle’s window before arresting the driver along with two passengers. The faces of those taken into custody have been obscured by ABC7, as it’s uncertain whether any charges have been filed against them.

“There were about four or five ICE vehicles in the parking lot,” recalled protester Maria Sinkule.

Sinkule joined others in challenging the agents, demanding explanations for the detainment of the individuals.

“They didn’t have a judicial warrant, no expedited removal order. They didn’t have any of that,” Sinkule said.

The driver of the vehicle was released after agents checked and confirmed her immigration status but this community was left shaken.

Sinkule later returned to the scene with dozens of others who stood outside the grocery store to show their support for La Huerta and to share their frustration over “Operation Midway Blitz.”

“This really impacts my community,” Sinkule said. “People are too scared to go to the store, my students are too scared to go to school.”

Allison Galvan is helping to mobilize and educate her community as a means of providing hope.

“There’s people I love and care about that are impacted by this. I am using my privilege of being a U.S.-born citizen, first-generation American, to be out here and fight for my people,” Galvan said. “We need to be educated, we need to support each other and that’s how were going to be able to get through this. There is always hope. There is always information and that’s how were going to get through this.”

Addison Mayor Tom Hundley issued a statement, saying in part, “Though our ability to intervene in federal matters is limited, I remain committed to ensuring that our Village continues to be a respectful and welcoming place for all.”

ABC7 Chicago has reached out to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for more on the Addison incident but did not receive a response.

DHS issues statement on Saturday’s operations in Chicago

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement Sunday about a separate incident in Chicago, saying, “On October 25, 2025, Border Patrol conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, who has previously been arrested for assault.

During the operations Border Patrol agents were surrounded and boxed in by a group of agitators. Federal law enforcement issued multiple lawful commands and verbal warnings, all of which were ignored. During the operation, two U.S. citizens were arrested for assaulting and impeding a federal officer. To safely clear the area after multiple warnings and the crowd continuing to advance on them, Border Patrol had to deploy crowd control measures.

“Our officers are facing a 1000% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, rapists, abusers, and gang members. Secretary Noem’s message to the rioters is clear: you will not stop us or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”