Illinois lawmakers who visited Texas border share what they saw
A group of Republican lawmakers that make up the Illinois Freedom Caucus visited the border in Eagle Pass, Texas, earlier this month and on Wednesday, shared what they saw.
A group of Republican lawmakers that make up the Illinois Freedom Caucus visited the border in Eagle Pass, Texas, earlier this month and on Wednesday, shared what they saw.
Texas bus company sues Chicago for restrictive ordinance on migrant drop-offs
A Texas transportation company is suing the City of Chicago for its restrictive ordinance on migrant drop-offs.
A Texas transportation company is suing the City of Chicago for its restrictive ordinance on migrant drop-offs.
Chicago school adapts with Spanish learning model to support migrant families
A number of the migrants arriving in Illinois are families with young children.
A number of the migrants arriving in Illinois are families with young children.
Influx of migrants in Chicago schools
A number of the migrants arriving in Chicago are families with young children. More than 100 of them are new students at Cameron Elementary School to make sure they are getting the best education possible. The school has adopted a Spanish learning model and a committee with the sole focus on supporting the new arrivals.
A number of the migrants arriving in Chicago are families with young children. More than 100 of them are new students at Cameron Elementary School to make sure they are getting the best education possible. The school has adopted a Spanish learning model and a committee with the sole focus on supporting the new arrivals.
Chicago 'pauses' new migrant shelters
As the number of migrants who have arrived in Illinois continues to climb, local lawmakers are clashing over the situation. At the same time, Chicago officials say they are 'pausing' efforts to open additional shelters – and relying on the state to create more beds.
As the number of migrants who have arrived in Illinois continues to climb, local lawmakers are clashing over the situation. At the same time, Chicago officials say they are 'pausing' efforts to open additional shelters – and relying on the state to create more beds.
Chicago 'pauses' new migrant shelters
Chicago officials say they are "pausing" efforts to open additional migrant shelters.
Chicago officials say they are "pausing" efforts to open additional migrant shelters.
Illinois announces additional funding for migrants, but there's a catch
As arctic temperatures sweep the region, Chicago’s migrant situation is intensifying.
As arctic temperatures sweep the region, Chicago’s migrant situation is intensifying.
Illinois announces $17M in additional funding for migrants, but there's a catch
The migrant situation ? also intensifying amid Arctic temperatures. Now, Governor JB Pritzker is offering millions of dollars to suburbs that agree to house new arrivals.
The migrant situation ? also intensifying amid Arctic temperatures. Now, Governor JB Pritzker is offering millions of dollars to suburbs that agree to house new arrivals.
New Lenox mayor says he won't attend Johnson's meeting on migrants: 'You cannot say we're a sanctuary state'
Some suburban mayors, like New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, say they weren't planning on attending anyway.
Some suburban mayors, like New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, say they weren't planning on attending anyway.
Highland Park organizations collaborate to provide care packages for migrants arriving from Texas
Organizations in Highland Park are joining forces to support migrants arriving from the southern border. But, they need your help.
Organizations in Highland Park are joining forces to support migrants arriving from the southern border. But, they need your help.
'Take Care' packages for Chicago-area migrants
Organizations in Highland Park are joining forces to support migrants arriving from the southern border. But, they need your help.
Organizations in Highland Park are joining forces to support migrants arriving from the southern border. But, they need your help.
Chicago migrant situation intensifies amid cold snap
Some state legislators are calling for new measures when it comes to migrants in Illinois, as the number of new arrivals only continues to grow.
Some state legislators are calling for new measures when it comes to migrants in Illinois, as the number of new arrivals only continues to grow.
Texas gov responds to Illinois gov about migrants
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reached out to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott regarding the migrant crisis.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reached out to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott regarding the migrant crisis.
No buses from southern border expected to arrive in Chicago for second consecutive day
No buses from the southern border are expected to arrive in Chicago on Monday for the second consecutive day.
No buses from the southern border are expected to arrive in Chicago on Monday for the second consecutive day.
No migrant buses expected in Chicago on Monday
No buses from the southern border are expected to arrive in Chicago on Monday for the second consecutive day.
No buses from the southern border are expected to arrive in Chicago on Monday for the second consecutive day.
Chicago migrant shelter evictions delayed amid extreme cold
In response to the below-freezing temperatures moving into the Chicago area, the city has decided to delay migrant shelter evictions.
In response to the below-freezing temperatures moving into the Chicago area, the city has decided to delay migrant shelter evictions.
Chicago migrants won't be forced to leave shelters as snowstorm plows through
More than 140 migrants are at the Chicago Landing Zone, remaining on buses as a snowstorm continues to pummel the area.
More than 140 migrants are at the Chicago Landing Zone, remaining on buses as a snowstorm continues to pummel the area.
President Biden, Speaker Johnson discuss border situation
The situation at the border involving droves of migrants crossing over is ongoing.
The situation at the border involving droves of migrants crossing over is ongoing.
Brief life, arduous journey of migrant boy who died in Chicago chronicled in family’s new GoFundMe video
“Jeremías,” as he was called, trekked through at least seven countries with his family from tropical Venezuela, where he grew up, to the United States and eventually Chicago. He faced that arduous journey with bright smiles for his parents and a tight hold on his baby brother, Isaías.
“Jeremías,” as he was called, trekked through at least seven countries with his family from tropical Venezuela, where he grew up, to the United States and eventually Chicago. He faced that arduous journey with bright smiles for his parents and a tight hold on his baby brother, Isaías.
House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas as Senate tries to strike border deal
House Republicans on Wednesday will march ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty" over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
House Republicans on Wednesday will march ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty" over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.