AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Chicago Launches KYRs Ad Campaign Across Transit System

Policy ID

CHI-ADM-2025-1-23
Local Response
Chicago
Administrative

Short Description

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Transit Authority launched a KYR ad campaign on screens across the city’s transit system to help prepare residents on how to respond if they encounter federal immigration agents. The ads were displayed on over 400 screens across the CTA system and included a QR code directing riders to the City’s Know Your Rights campaign website.

Date Adopted

01/23/2025

Updates

The city relaunched this campaign in the summer in response to increased enforcement.

References

See Also

Illinois State and Local Partners Launch Illinois Immigration Information Hub

05/14/2025
Statewide
Administrative
IL