# Immigrant Workers Disappear in Chicago Kitchens

A chef in Chicago reports staff disappearances linked to ICE. Immigrants face deportation and financial hardship. The food system relies on immigrant labor, with roots in Chicago's history.

https://chicagoreader.com/food/first-they-came-for-the-dishwashers-october-food-issue/

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#immigration #chicago #food #workers

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Created: 2026-10-24T21:55:13.736156+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-24T21:55:13.736156+00:00

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Original source: https://chicagoreader.com/food/first-they-came-for-the-dishwashers-october-food-issue/