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.
West Town residents sue city of Chicago over proposed migrant shelter
Two West Town residents are challenging the city's plan to house 200 migrants at a building in their neighborhood with a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Two West Town residents are challenging the city's plan to house 200 migrants at a building in their neighborhood with a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Illinois Congressman sends out survey asking for feedback on Chicago migrant situation
Congressman Danny K. Davis released a survey Wednesday requesting feedback from his constitutions regarding migrant issues in the Chicago area.
Congressman Danny K. Davis released a survey Wednesday requesting feedback from his constitutions regarding migrant issues in the Chicago area.
'We said no!' Tensions escalate at Brighton Park migrant meeting
Tensions escalated in the city’s Brighton Park neighborhood during a meeting Tuesday evening over a proposed encampment for approximately 2,000 migrants.
Tensions escalated in the city’s Brighton Park neighborhood during a meeting Tuesday evening over a proposed encampment for approximately 2,000 migrants.
Migrants accused in Oak Brook Macy's theft released on electronic monitoring
Charges have been filed against two Venezuelan migrants who allegedly stole over $1,700 from the Oak Brook Macy's store Monday evening.
Charges have been filed against two Venezuelan migrants who allegedly stole over $1,700 from the Oak Brook Macy's store Monday evening.
Tension brews ahead of meeting over migrant tent camp in Brighton Park
Brighton Park residents are fighting back against the city's plan to create a migrant encampment in their neighborhood.
Brighton Park residents are fighting back against the city's plan to create a migrant encampment in their neighborhood.
Ald. Julia Ramirez speaks ahead of community meeting on proposed migrant camp in Brighton Park
Tensions are high just hours away from a community meeting about the city-proposed migrant camp to be set up in Brighton Park on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Tensions are high just hours away from a community meeting about the city-proposed migrant camp to be set up in Brighton Park on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Oak Park receives $150,000 grant to aid migrants
The village of Oak Park has secured a $150,000 grant aimed at bolstering their capacity to assist asylum seekers.
The village of Oak Park has secured a $150,000 grant aimed at bolstering their capacity to assist asylum seekers.
Migrants in Chicago: 4 more buses have arrived since Friday
Newly released data from Chicago officials show that Chicago has received over 19,000 migrants since last August.
Newly released data from Chicago officials show that Chicago has received over 19,000 migrants since last August.