ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION remained in the news on Sunday (Shutterstock).

The first steps to return illegal immigrants from the United States to their native countries on Sunday hit some snags.

Two planeloads of migrants from Colombia were flown to Bogota, but were denied permission to land and returned to the U.S., according to the Associated Press.

A similar operation for Mexico never got off the ground when that nation announced it would similarly not allow the planes to land.

President Donald Trump announced he would impose tariffs ranging from 25 to 50 percent on Colombian goods coming into the U.S. as punishment.

Columbian President Gustavo Petro said that his main objection was that the migrants were handcuffed and not treated with dignity, and would accept them if the U.S. altered the conditions of transit to be more “humane.”

Sports: Eagles and Chiefs in Super Bowl

The lineup for the 2025 Super Bowl is set. It will pit the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles against the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.

In Sunday’s American Football Conference game, the Kansas Chief Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29.

In Sunday’s National Football Conference game, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders by 55-23.

Weather: Rains are gone

The skies will clear up – somewhat – after a wet weekend in our West Orange County cities. There will be a slight warming trend as well.

Monday’s daytime high is forecast to be 59 with an overnight low of 44 with partly cloudy skies. There is a 17 percent chance of rain.

Tuesday through Thursday will see highs of 61 or 62 with overnight lows ranging from 42 to 45 with partly cloudy skies.