Chicago migrant diagnosed with measles; city's first case since 2019
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A young child at a Chicago migrant shelter was diagnosed with the measles, the city's first case in five years, according to the Department of Public Health.

Chicago migrant diagnosed with measles among city's first 2 cases since 2019

Two cases of measles have been reported in Chicago this week, including a young child staying at a Pilsen migrant shelter, the city's first cases in five years, according to the Department of Public Health.

Migrant faces charges in Little Village drive-by shooting

A Venezuelan migrant and alleged cartel member was charged in connection with a drive-by shooting last month in the Little Village neighborhood, officials announced Tuesday.

Migrants in Chicago shelters facing diaper shortage
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Migrant families living in Chicago are facing a serious problem that's putting their children's safety at risk -- a diaper shortage. Tia Ewing has the story.

Asylum seekers welcomed at Lunar New Year luncheon

Chicago's Asian community is celebrating the Lunar New Year by welcoming a number of migrant asylum seekers.

Chicago closes 4 migrant shelters
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The city of Chicago has closed four temporary migrant shelters, saying the individuals have been moved to other shelters.

Migrant told Chicago police he'd attack officer to return to Venezuela: 'Whatever it takes'

Gomez-Mendoza allegedly told police that he wants to go back to Venezuela and will "do whatever that takes," even if that means "beating up a police officer or hurting a civilian."

Pritzker advocates for migrants in State of the State address

During Wednesday's State of the State address, Governor JB Pritzker pressed his case that caring for asylum seekers is a moral imperative. However, some Republicans argue taxpayers shouldn't be asked to dig any deeper to support non-residents.

Pritzker advocates for migrants in State of the State address
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During Wednesday's State of the State address, Governor JB Pritzker pressed his case that caring for asylum seekers is a moral imperative. However, some Republicans argue taxpayers shouldn't be asked to dig any deeper to support non-residents.

5 more migrants charged with theft from Oak Brook stores

Five Venezuelan migrants have been charged with theft from two separate Oak Brook stores on Tuesday.

Chicago closes 4 migrant shelters amid lull in arrivals

Chicago has closed four migrant shelters in the past week and a half as the number of migrants arriving in the city slows.

4 Chicago migrant shelters close with fewer new arrivals
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Fewer migrants have been coming to Chicago in the last few weeks. The city has closed four of its shelters located in Lake View, the Loop, North Lawndale and North Park.

Illinois Republicans challenge Pritzker to put citizens first on eve of budget address

Governor J.B. Pritzker will give his sixth state budget address Wednesday, and if Illinois continues to spend as it has been, the state will face a near $900 million deficit.