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.

Elk Grove Village implements new rules to restrict migrant stays
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In a move to address concerns related to migrant stays, Elk Grove Village has introduced a new ordinance similar to actions that Schaumburg and Rosemont recently took.

Migrant camp construction continues to move forward in Brighton Park
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Residents of Brighton Park are hoping for a similar outcome for their neighborhood after the City of Chicago decided not to house migrants in Amundsen Park.

'We are grateful': Amundsen Park reopens after proposed migrant shelter thwarted
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The Amundsen Park community came together Thursday to celebrate the return of full programming at Amundsen Park in Galewood. The activist thanks their alderman for his help and called out city leaders for the closure in the first place.

Brighton Park migrant camp construction begins despite community opposition
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After months of heated debate and community pushback, the City of Chicago is going through with its plans to construct a winterized base camp for migrant housing in Brighton Park.

Amundsen Park to reopen to residents next week
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The proposed migrant shelter at Amundsen Park in Galewood has been thwarted. Residents and works will be able to go back to normal business as the community activity area on Monday.

'Lying from Day 1': Chicago residents outraged as migrant camp construction begins

After months of heated debate and community pushback, the City of Chicago is going through with its plans to construct a winterized base camp for migrant housing in Brighton Park.

Schaumburg passes legislation to keep migrants out of hotels
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The Village of Schaumburg board approved an ordinance Tuesday that puts an extra tax on hotel stays longer that 30 days.

Chicago winter coat drive aims to support migrants in need
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Cars are lining up on Chicago's Northwest Side to donate warm winter coats and other clothing items to migrants in need.