DES PLAINES, Ill. (WGN) — A holy night for people of the Catholic faith is facing more challenges than usual this year, as Thursday marks the start of a two-day observance at a shrine that typically sees tens of thousands of pilgrims.
But between frigid temperatures and fears over immigration raids, organizers expect a lesser turnout.
Despite lingering fears, visitor Lina Barrera told WGN-TV that she hopes locals will still make the trip and show support…