Chicago City Council OKs $70 million in additional migrant funding
City Council members on Friday approved $70 million in surplus spending that, with assistance from the county and state, is expected to cover expenses through the end of the year to care for the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the southern U.S. border.
Cook County reallocates $70 million to support migrants' needs
There's been a shift in funding for migrants living in Cook County.
All migrants officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities, city officials confirm
All migrants have officially moved out of Chicago Park District facilities that were serving as temporary shelters for new arrivals, city officials confirmed Monday.
Chicago mayor seeks $70M boost for migrant mission amid budget concerns
Despite millions of taxpayer dollars already invested in the City of Chicago's migrant mission for 2024, the mayor is now asking council members to approve even more.
Nearly $300M spent on Chicago migrant aid since 2022
Over $295 million has been spent to address the influx of tens of thousands of Chicago migrants who were bussed in from Texas since August 2022, according to new numbers released Friday.
Pilsen residents protest rumored migrant housing proposal at St. Adalbert's Church
A protest in Pilsen is underway and neighbors are speaking out after rumored plans to build migrant housing on St. Adalbert's Catholic Church's property.
Chicago measles cases decline following vaccination efforts
Only three new measles cases were reported this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 61 in Chicago.
Evanston City Council weighs Cook County funds for migrant shelter
The Evanston City Council is reportedly set to discuss at their Monday meeting the possibility of applying Cook County funding to provide temporary shelter for migrants.