Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem leads Elgin raid; 1 U.S. citizen among 6 detained | NYGazet

Low-flying helicopters, bright lights and smoke bombs were used in a raid Tuesday. Joe Botello, 37, and five roommates were led out of a home in the 900 block of Chippewa Drive. Kristi Noem was among the ICE agents who wore camouflage and used military trucks.

Joe Botello was startled awake early Tuesday morning when federal immigration agents broke through the door to his suburban Elgin home. Botello, 37, was led out of the home in the 900 block of Chippewa Drive in handcuffs. The entire street was blocke... [3359 chars]