Chicago alderman sounds alarm on migrant surge ahead of DNC: 'We can't handle any more'
Chicago is bracing for as many as 25,000 migrants to arrive in the Windy City ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention, with one local alderman warning the city is already "tapped out" of resources.
Chicago is bracing for as many as 25,000 migrants to arrive in the Windy City ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention, with one local alderman warning the city is already "tapped out" of resources.
Chicago prepares for influx of migrants ahead of Democratic National Convention
As Chicago prepares for next month's historic Democratic National Convention, city officials are also bracing for a potential influx of migrants from the southern border.
As Chicago prepares for next month's historic Democratic National Convention, city officials are also bracing for a potential influx of migrants from the southern border.
More migrants expected in Chicago as DNC draws near
As the city continues to prepare for next month's historic Democratic National Convention, officials are also bracing for an influx of migrants from the southern border.
As the city continues to prepare for next month's historic Democratic National Convention, officials are also bracing for an influx of migrants from the southern border.
New Illinois laws take effect on July 1, 2024
With the arrival of summer, there are a few new laws that will hit the books starting in July.
With the arrival of summer, there are a few new laws that will hit the books starting in July.
New migrant shelters to open in Midway, Hyde Park
Some migrant shelters in the city will be turning into transition areas and will prioritize families.
Some migrant shelters in the city will be turning into transition areas and will prioritize families.
Portage Park school converted into migrant shelter, hosting 300 migrants
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
New Chicago migrant shelter still undergoing renovations despite grand opening
A former Catholic school building on the Northwest Side is being converted into migrant housing. A grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday but there's a hiccup, as the main facility isn't ready.
A former Catholic school building on the Northwest Side is being converted into migrant housing. A grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday but there's a hiccup, as the main facility isn't ready.
Chicago school converted into migrant shelter
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
A Portage Park Catholic school building which was converted into a migrant shelter officially opened its doors Tuesday.
Gage Park reopens facilities a year after closing to house migrants
Since August 2022, Chicago has welcomed more than 42,000 migrants from the southern border. Currently, more than 7,000 are still living in city and state-run shelters.
Since August 2022, Chicago has welcomed more than 42,000 migrants from the southern border. Currently, more than 7,000 are still living in city and state-run shelters.
Gage Park reopens to community members
After being closed for a year, the city has reopened Gage Park facilities to residents.
After being closed for a year, the city has reopened Gage Park facilities to residents.
Johnson welcomes residents back to Gage Park facility
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday closing the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers in an effort to stem the flow of migrants into the country. The move raises questions about local implications, as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials prepare to welcome residents back to Gage Park facilities.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday closing the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers in an effort to stem the flow of migrants into the country. The move raises questions about local implications, as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials prepare to welcome residents back to Gage Park facilities.
$53 billion budget passes Illinois House but Chicago Bears come up empty
The Chicago Bears will not receive any public funding for their stadium plans.
The Chicago Bears will not receive any public funding for their stadium plans.
Chicago Girl Scouts partner with local groups for migrant bike drive
A new collection effort underway to help migrants get around the Chicago area. A local Girl Scout troop is partnering with Refugee Community Connection and Roscoe Village Bikes to host a bike drive this weekend.
A new collection effort underway to help migrants get around the Chicago area. A local Girl Scout troop is partnering with Refugee Community Connection and Roscoe Village Bikes to host a bike drive this weekend.
Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Illinois lawmakers advance $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Chicago mayor's first year: Balancing progressivism with public pressure
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot ? promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot ? promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
Community banquet in Woodlawn welcomes new arrivals
The event served to provide a safe and welcoming space for families who are settling in the area.
The event served to provide a safe and welcoming space for families who are settling in the area.
Woodlawn community provides meals for new arrivals
Since the city's new arrivals mission began, Chicago has become the new home for more than 40,000 migrants from the southern border. The Woodlawn community provided meals to new arrivals to help welcome them to the area.
Since the city's new arrivals mission began, Chicago has become the new home for more than 40,000 migrants from the southern border. The Woodlawn community provided meals to new arrivals to help welcome them to the area.
Chicago's plans for new South Side migrant shelter scrapped
The City of Chicago was considering a site on Canal Street in Canaryville as a possible temporary emergency shelter for new arrivals. The owner of the site was not contacted by the city, and officials are no longer considering the location, according to 11th Ward Ald. Nicole Lee.
The City of Chicago was considering a site on Canal Street in Canaryville as a possible temporary emergency shelter for new arrivals. The owner of the site was not contacted by the city, and officials are no longer considering the location, according to 11th Ward Ald. Nicole Lee.
Pilsen rally calls for work permits for Illinois migrants
Local labor organizations held a rally in Pilsen on Wednesday, calling on the Biden Administration to issue work permits for migrants in Illinois.
Local labor organizations held a rally in Pilsen on Wednesday, calling on the Biden Administration to issue work permits for migrants in Illinois.