Albany Park school supporting migrant students on their journey to a better education
With hundreds of migrant students enrolled across the US, one Albany Park elementary school is fostering a nurturing environment for them to grow.
With hundreds of migrant students enrolled across the US, one Albany Park elementary school is fostering a nurturing environment for them to grow.
Chicago mayor asks Biden for $5B in federal funding for migrant crisis
Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.
Chicago mayor asks Biden for $5B in federal funding for migrant crisis
Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.
Migrants in Chicago: Council delays vote on sanctuary city referendum
The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.
The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.
Special City Council meeting to discuss Chicago's sanctuary city statues delayed
A special meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Thursday morning but it has yet to happen. At least 11 alderpeople have agreed that Chicago voters should decide if the city's sanctuary status should continue.
A special meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Thursday morning but it has yet to happen. At least 11 alderpeople have agreed that Chicago voters should decide if the city's sanctuary status should continue.
Mayor Johnson heads to Washington to talk migrant assistance
In Chicago, 20,000 migrants have arrived since last year. Five mayors from major U.S. cities including Brandon Johnson are in Washington D.C. Thursday in hopes of meeting with President Biden to discuss migrant funding. The mayors also want to push for work permits.
In Chicago, 20,000 migrants have arrived since last year. Five mayors from major U.S. cities including Brandon Johnson are in Washington D.C. Thursday in hopes of meeting with President Biden to discuss migrant funding. The mayors also want to push for work permits.
Chicago alderpersons meeting on city's sanctuary status gets heated, delayed for now
The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.
The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.
Chicago City Council holds special meeting on city's sanctuary status
Mayor Johnson is in the nation's capital Thursday asking for additional migrant assistance as City Council members hold a special vote on Chicago's sanctuary city status. The council will decide if the city's immigration policy should be left up to voters.
Mayor Johnson is in the nation's capital Thursday asking for additional migrant assistance as City Council members hold a special vote on Chicago's sanctuary city status. The council will decide if the city's immigration policy should be left up to voters.
Chicago alderman accuses mayor's office of lacking transparency in possible Marina City migrant shelter
Chicago reached a milestone in migrant arrivals Wednesday.
Chicago reached a milestone in migrant arrivals Wednesday.
Alderman accuses Chicago mayor of lacking transparency in possible Marina City migrant shelter
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) revealed the mayor's office was looking to Marina City in River North as a possible shelter site.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) revealed the mayor's office was looking to Marina City in River North as a possible shelter site.
Chicago City Council to consider proposed migrant tent at former Jewel Osco this week
After Far South Side residents voiced their concerns, Chicago City Council plans to vote on the purchase of land for Mayor Johnson's plan for a migrant "tent city" at a former Jewel Osco sometime this week.
After Far South Side residents voiced their concerns, Chicago City Council plans to vote on the purchase of land for Mayor Johnson's plan for a migrant "tent city" at a former Jewel Osco sometime this week.
Oak Park officials provide shelter for migrants as temps drop
As the weather gets colder, officials are scrambling to get everyone inside.
As the weather gets colder, officials are scrambling to get everyone inside.
Oak Park houses migrants overnight
As the weather gets colder, officials are scrambling to get everyone inside.
As the weather gets colder, officials are scrambling to get everyone inside.
Over 20,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since late last year
More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the Windy City since Aug. 31, 2022, according to Office of Emergency Management and Communications.
More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the Windy City since Aug. 31, 2022, according to Office of Emergency Management and Communications.
Venezuelan migrants charged with stealing thousands in goods from Oak Brook Macy's
Two Venezuelan migrants suspected of stealing more than $2,800 worth of merchandise from the Macy's store in west suburban Oak Brook on Halloween have been charged.
Two Venezuelan migrants suspected of stealing more than $2,800 worth of merchandise from the Macy's store in west suburban Oak Brook on Halloween have been charged.
Chicago City Council debates proposed 'tent city' for migrants
The committee on housing and real estate approved the purchase of a six and a half acre site. Migrants will also be moving into a temporary shelter in West Town Wednesday.
The committee on housing and real estate approved the purchase of a six and a half acre site. Migrants will also be moving into a temporary shelter in West Town Wednesday.
Chicago migrants experience first blast of winter-like weather
With joy and amazement, many Chicago migrants took photos and playfully made snowballs, all while wearing smiles on their faces despite the biting cold.
With joy and amazement, many Chicago migrants took photos and playfully made snowballs, all while wearing smiles on their faces despite the biting cold.
Chicago's City Hall acts to relocate migrants amid looming cold weather
While officials eye the iconic Marina City in River North for a new migrant shelter, another winterized encampment is one step closer to becoming a reality.
While officials eye the iconic Marina City in River North for a new migrant shelter, another winterized encampment is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Amid dropping temps, Chicago offers warming buses and support for migrants
As the cold weather settles in, Chicago is taking measures to assist asylum seekers who find themselves exposed to the harsh elements.
As the cold weather settles in, Chicago is taking measures to assist asylum seekers who find themselves exposed to the harsh elements.
Chicago volunteers assemble kits for migrants as suburb begins vaccination clinics
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.