New migrant shelter set to open in Portage Park
New details have emerged regarding a migrant shelter slated to open in Portage Park, according to 30th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz.
Amundsen Park neighbors victorious in reopening of fieldhouse
Neighbors of Amundsen Park are celebrating victory after the reopening of their park Fieldhouse.
Construction paused at Brighton Park migrant shelter pending environmental review
Construction was halted at a Southwest Side migrant encampment Monday – mere hours after city officials said the site was still “safe for temporary residential use."
Migrants in Chicago attack Biden for ignoring them: 'We need job permits too'
Undocumented Chicago immigrants are begging President Biden to extend work permits to longtime residents as more migrants flood the border.
Contaminants being removed from vacant Chicago lot where migrant housing is planned: report
High levels of mercury and other contaminants are being removed from a vacant Chicago lot where a tent camp housing 2,000 migrants is planned, a report from a consultant hired by the city said.
2 more Venezuelan migrants charged with theft from Oak Brook Macy's
Charges have been filed against two more migrants for an alleged burglary at the Macy's store in west suburban Oak Brook on Friday.
A third Chicago suburb implements new rules to restrict migrant stays
In a move to address concerns related to migrant stays, a third Chicago suburb has introduced a new ordinance similar to actions taken recently in Schaumburg and Rosemont.
Brighton Park migrant camp construction underway despite community opposition
Crews are building a winterized base camp for migrants in Brighton Park, the one protesters have fought against for weeks.
Amundsen Park reopens to community after proposed migrant shelter thwarted
Amundsen Park will not be used as a migrant shelter and will reopen to the community next week, according to the city.
