Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in Springfield yesterday to condemn Gov. JB Pritzker's support of sanctuary state policies.

The big picture: Illinois' law, known as the TRUST Act, says local law enforcement will not stop, arrest, search, or detain someone based solely on immigration status.

• Pritzker has continued to say law enforcement can comply with federal agents when they present a federal warrant issued by a judge.

Driving the news: Noem spoke alongside "angel families," which she defined as people who have lost loved ones due to undocumented immigrants who "have committed crimes of violence against them."

• She was speaking near the home of Emma Shafer, who was allegedly stabbed in 2023 by Gabriel Calixto.
• Shafer's parents released a statement that Noem wasn't welcome.
• Arrest warrants are out for Calixto for first-degree murder charges in Sangamon County, and his immigration status is unclear.
• DHS tells Axios its policy is not to comment on individual immigration statuses.

Reality check: An estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants are in the U.S., not 20 million as President Trump has often repeated, according to an Axios review of data.

• Less than 0.5% of the 1.8 million cases in immigration courts during the past fiscal year — involving about 8,400 people — included deportation orders for alleged crimes other than entering the U.S. illegally, an Axios review of government data found.

State of play: There were protests in Springfield around Noem's arrival, with a large banner on the governor's mansion reading: "Due Process for All" and "Shoot D.O.G.E not Dogs."

• The second sign is a reference to a passage in Noem's 2024 book in which she writes about shooting an "untrainable" dog.

What they're saying: "As Secretary of Homeland Security, I'm going to uphold our federal immigration laws. I'm going to draw attention to people who are breaking the law and breaking and violating our Constitution," Noem said.

The other side: "Illinois will continue to ensure law enforcement can focus on doing their jobs well while empowering all members of the public, regardless of immigration status, to feel comfortable calling police officers and emergency services if they are in need of help," Pritzker spokesperson Alex Gough said in a statement.

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DePaul president Robert Manuel was the latest local university president called to Washington to testify on allegations of antisemitism at their schools.

Why it matters: Students at DePaul have joined campuses across the country since 2023 in calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war and urging university leadership to divest from any financial attachments in Israel.

Driving the news: Manuel and leaders from Haverford College and California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) testified yesterday before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Catch up quick: Two Jewish students were allegedly attacked at DePaul in November.

• The Cook County State's Attorney confirmed last month that a suspect had been arrested and charged with two counts of a hate crime and two counts of aggravated battery with great bodily harm.

What they're saying: Manuel used his opening statement to apologize to the students who were allegedly attacked: "No one should ever be attacked because of who they are, and I am sorry for the pain that they are experiencing."

State of play: Republican U.S. Rep. Mary Miller questioned Manuel on the school's response to the encampments, claiming that of the schools present at Wednesday's hearing, DePaul had the most, and asked how many students had been suspended.

• Manuel said two student groups had been suspended and two people had been arrested, which Miller mocked as not enough.

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A former CPS principal who had pleaded guilty to stealing $300,000 from the district was found dead ahead of her sentencing. (Tribune)

🛫 The Real ID rollout at O'Hare airport was reportedly smooth as security checkpoints moved at normal speeds. (Sun-Times)

🎹 Famed White Sox organist Nancy Faust is coming back this summer, playing select games for the team's 125th anniversary. Faust's first game is Sunday. She retired in 2010 after 40 years as the team organist. (WGN-TV)

Longtime Chicago food journalist Ari Bendersky has launched "Family Meal," a YouTube-based show that escorts viewers behind the scenes at local restaurants.

• The first episode at Brasero with chef John Manion and several staffers kicked off the series last month.

What they're saying: "We want to hear everyone's stories: the crazy nights, how they got into the business, what advice they have for someone who wants to work in the industry or open a restaurant, all the stories," Bendersky tells Axios.

The intention: To show "what restaurant life is really like. It's not all glitz and glam or the insanity shown on 'The Bear,'" he says.

💭 Monica's thought bubble: I loved the show's refreshing candor, handsome production values and the quart containers used as cups on the table. Way to keep it real!

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👋 Hi, it's Justin, back again with this week's coffee spot!

The place: Metric Coffee (2021 W. Fulton St.)

The vibe: Nestled among old factories and new breweries, it's a counter with a couple of chairs out front for warmer weather days.

The coffee: Fair trade, baby! I went with the Fulton Street Handshake ($7.50), a shot of espresso and a black coffee. Not my usual order, but this combo was worth it just for the exquisite brightness of the espresso balanced with the bold taste of the coffee.

The service: The baristas helped me get over my latte addiction. Well done!

Seven-word review: Excellent coffee and vibes between factory buildings.

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