Rafael and Carlos Robles visit with Palatine tennis coach Jim Lange.

Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer ¬

Rafael and Carlos Robles visit the Palatine tennis courts.

Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer ¬

Standout tennis players in high school, Carlos and Rafael Robles benefit from recent changes to immigration policies and are advocates for laws that would allow young immigrants here illegally the chance to work, go to school and become citizens.

Courtesy of Robles family

Using Carlos and Rafael Robles as the "poster boys" for the DREAM Act, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin explains why the Palatine brothers born in Mexico are worthy of changes in immigration law that would allow them to study, work and eventually become citizens in the United States.

Courtesy of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin

Rafael and Carlos Robles.

Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer ¬

Speaking at the June 22 awards program of the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago, Carlos, left, and Rafael Robles of Palatine thank the people who have helped them remain in the United States and continue their college careers.

Courtesy of Matthew Kaplan Photography