ICE Clash Injures Cemetery Workers, Mayor Demands End
Oct 14, 2025·Location: Forest Park, Illinois

Four U.S. citizen cemetery workers at Concordia Cemetery were arrested and subjected to pepper balls and pepper spray during an ICE operation that crossed onto private property. The workers were detained for hours before being released without charges. Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins made statements regarding the operation and requested its termination.
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