On Nov. 26, 2025, a panel discussed limited ICE transparency in central and southern Illinois, citing poor public reporting on raids and enforcement actions.

On November 26, 2025, a panel discussion explored the limited transparency around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in central and southern Illinois, where residents and officials struggle to obtain reliable information about raids or enforcement actions. Host Sean Crawford, joined by journalist Charlie Wheeler and reporter Beth Hundsdorfer, highlighted concerns over accountability, community trust, and the impact of federal immigration enforcement in rural and suburban areas, noting challenges in tracking operations due to lack of public reporting.