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 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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
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.