Chicago migrants to be limited to 60-day stays inside shelters
On Thursday, more details are expected to be released about the city's 60-day plan, including the implementation of new state programs designed to help migrants transition out of shelters and into permanent housing.
On Thursday, more details are expected to be released about the city's 60-day plan, including the implementation of new state programs designed to help migrants transition out of shelters and into permanent housing.
Number of migrants arriving by bus, staying in Chicago police stations at lowest point in months
After two months of ballooning bus arrivals in Chicago that stretched the resources of the city and volunteers, the number of buses coming into the city has slowed, and the number of migrants at police stations is at its lowest point in months.
After two months of ballooning bus arrivals in Chicago that stretched the resources of the city and volunteers, the number of buses coming into the city has slowed, and the number of migrants at police stations is at its lowest point in months.
Number of migrants coming into Chicago slowing down
The city of Chicago released a new snapshot of where migrants are coming from.
The city of Chicago released a new snapshot of where migrants are coming from.
Migrants in Chicago: Law firm steps up to assist at no charge
For new migrant arrivals, getting to the US is only the start of another long journey where a complicated legal process awaits. That's why one Chicago law firm is working to ease the burden.
For new migrant arrivals, getting to the US is only the start of another long journey where a complicated legal process awaits. That's why one Chicago law firm is working to ease the burden.
Chicago law firm steps up to assist migrants free of charge
For new migrant arrivals, getting to the US is only the start of another long journey where a complicated legal process awaits. That's why one Chicago law firm is working to ease the burden.
For new migrant arrivals, getting to the US is only the start of another long journey where a complicated legal process awaits. That's why one Chicago law firm is working to ease the burden.
Chicago law firm steps up to assist migrants free of charge
For new migrant arrivals, getting to the US is only the start of another long journey where a complicated legal process awaits. That's why one Chicago law firm is working to ease the burden.
For new migrant arrivals, getting to the US is only the start of another long journey where a complicated legal process awaits. That's why one Chicago law firm is working to ease the burden.
Inspections at proposed migrant shelter in Chicago as many rally against it: 'the mayor sold us out'
A proposed migrant shelter in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood is being inspected on Monday as many residents continue to rally against it.
A proposed migrant shelter in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood is being inspected on Monday as many residents continue to rally against it.
Brighton Park residents protest migrants moving into new tent city
Residents in Roseland and Brighton Park gathered in their respective neighborhoods on Friday to protest the city’s plan to build migrant encampments in their communities.
Residents in Roseland and Brighton Park gathered in their respective neighborhoods on Friday to protest the city’s plan to build migrant encampments in their communities.
Brighton Park residents protest migrant tent site
A group of neighbors filed a lawsuit to block the site building on 38th and South California Avenue from being used to house over 2,000 migrants. Hundreds of people took to the streets Friday marching to Alderperson Ramirez's office demanding to be heard.
A group of neighbors filed a lawsuit to block the site building on 38th and South California Avenue from being used to house over 2,000 migrants. Hundreds of people took to the streets Friday marching to Alderperson Ramirez's office demanding to be heard.
Emergency migrant shelters in major US cities nearing capacity
The influx of migrants from the country's southern boarder have caused a strain on resources in Chicago as well as in other major cities like Boston. Emergency shelters in Massachusetts are nearing capacity leaving many people with no place to go.
The influx of migrants from the country's southern boarder have caused a strain on resources in Chicago as well as in other major cities like Boston. Emergency shelters in Massachusetts are nearing capacity leaving many people with no place to go.
Brighton Park residents protest migrants moving into new tent city
Residents in the Brighton Park neighborhood are voicing their concerns about the arrival of migrants in their ward.
Residents in the Brighton Park neighborhood are voicing their concerns about the arrival of migrants in their ward.
Chi-Care and Greater Chicago Food Depository join forces to provide meals for migrant families in need
As migrant families wait for work permits and longer-term housing opportunities, local organizations are stepping up to make sure they don't go hungry.
As migrant families wait for work permits and longer-term housing opportunities, local organizations are stepping up to make sure they don't go hungry.
Chicago nonprofit provides meals to migrants
Chi-Care, a volunteer-based nonprofit that provides food and other resources to Chicagoans who may otherwise be overlooked, is serving meals and sharing hope with new arrivals. To make it happen, they?ve teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Chi-Care, a volunteer-based nonprofit that provides food and other resources to Chicagoans who may otherwise be overlooked, is serving meals and sharing hope with new arrivals. To make it happen, they?ve teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Chi-Care's journey from feeding Chicago's unhoused to supporting migrant communities
As migrant families wait for work permits and longer-term housing opportunities, local organizations are stepping up to make sure they don't go hungry.
As migrant families wait for work permits and longer-term housing opportunities, local organizations are stepping up to make sure they don't go hungry.
Work permit program for migrants launched in Chicago
A new pilot project launched in Chicago Thursday that is aimed to expidite work permits for migrants.
A new pilot project launched in Chicago Thursday that is aimed to expidite work permits for migrants.
The Resurrection Project to help Chicago migrants attain work permits
Newly arrived immigrants in Chicago are getting a helping hand with their work authorizations through The Resurrection Project.
Newly arrived immigrants in Chicago are getting a helping hand with their work authorizations through The Resurrection Project.
Oak Park moves nearly 160 migrants Wednesday
Nearly 160 migrants will be temporarily moved in Oak Park. The migrants had been staying at the village's police station and a church.
Nearly 160 migrants will be temporarily moved in Oak Park. The migrants had been staying at the village's police station and a church.
Residents clash at heated meeting over Brighton Park migrant encampment
A migrant encampment planned for the city’s Brighton Park neighborhood continues to stir controversy, and on Tuesday, a fiery community meeting unfolded with residents on both sides of the issue.
A migrant encampment planned for the city’s Brighton Park neighborhood continues to stir controversy, and on Tuesday, a fiery community meeting unfolded with residents on both sides of the issue.
'You have to have a limit, you have to say no': Chicago residents speak out against migrants
As migrant families move into a new shelter in West Town, the fight over a Brighton Park encampment carries on.
As migrant families move into a new shelter in West Town, the fight over a Brighton Park encampment carries on.
Migrant families move into West Town shelter amid controversy
Move-in day is finally here for dozens of migrant families who will now call West Town 'home.'
Move-in day is finally here for dozens of migrant families who will now call West Town 'home.'