Hours of emotional testimony filled City Hall Monday, as Chicagoans recounted the pain of having their family members deported by federal immigration authorities.

Esperanza Montes Perez testified about the deportation of her son Miquel Perez, a veteran of the Afghan war. During her testimony, Ald. Raymond Lopez arranged for Perez, who is now living in Tijuana, Mexico, to address the committee. [Heather Cherone/The Daily Line]