US closes rail bridges to Mexico amid migrant surge
The Biden administration is taking steps to deal with a surge of migrants crossing the southern border into Texas.
The Biden administration is taking steps to deal with a surge of migrants crossing the southern border into Texas.
Chicago updates 'new arrivals plan' for migrants
To date, Chicago has welcomed more than 26,000 migrants from the southern border, and after months of efforts to catch up, all of the city's police districts are now cleared from housing individuals.
To date, Chicago has welcomed more than 26,000 migrants from the southern border, and after months of efforts to catch up, all of the city's police districts are now cleared from housing individuals.
5-year-old child staying at Pilsen migrant shelter dies after becoming ill
A 5-year-old boy staying at a migrant shelter in Pilsen died Sunday afternoon.
A 5-year-old boy staying at a migrant shelter in Pilsen died Sunday afternoon.
Chicago mayor responds to death of 5-year-old staying at migrant shelter
Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to the death of a five-year-old boy who was staying at a migrant shelter and died after becoming ill.
Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to the death of a five-year-old boy who was staying at a migrant shelter and died after becoming ill.
No migrants living in Chicago police stations for first time since spring
For the first time in at least eight months, no asylum seekers were being housed in Chicago police district buildings.
For the first time in at least eight months, no asylum seekers were being housed in Chicago police district buildings.
No migrants living in Chicago police stations for first time in 8 months
Chicago leaders say for the first time in eight months, no migrants are being housed in Chicago police district buildings.
Chicago leaders say for the first time in eight months, no migrants are being housed in Chicago police district buildings.
UN: Migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, drowning more than 60
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
US Border Patrol encounters nearly 60,000 migrants in a week
US Border Patrol agents say they have encountered nearly 60,000 migrants within this past week alone.
US Border Patrol agents say they have encountered nearly 60,000 migrants within this past week alone.
Fulton Market Assoc. accuses Chicago mayor of 'breaking the law' for housing migrants in certain buildings
The Fulton Market Association is raising concerns regarding the use of buildings meant for manufacturing that now house migrants, calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over the apparent zoning violation.
The Fulton Market Association is raising concerns regarding the use of buildings meant for manufacturing that now house migrants, calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over the apparent zoning violation.
Chicago's Fulton Market Association demands migrants be relocated
The Fulton Market Association is raising concerns regarding the use of buildings meant for manufacturing that now house migrants, calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over the apparent zoning violation.
The Fulton Market Association is raising concerns regarding the use of buildings meant for manufacturing that now house migrants, calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson over the apparent zoning violation.
Illinois NAACP president apologizes over comments about migrants
Illinois' NAACP leader is facing calls to step down after a video surfaced showing her making controversial remarks, likening migrants to 'savages' and accusing them of rape.
Illinois' NAACP leader is facing calls to step down after a video surfaced showing her making controversial remarks, likening migrants to 'savages' and accusing them of rape.
Chicago alderman rips into colleagues over sanctuary city vote
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
New surge along Texas border
Sources say more than 11,000 migrants crossed into the U.S. over the last 24 hours.
Sources say more than 11,000 migrants crossed into the U.S. over the last 24 hours.
Chicago suburb implements new ordinance to regulate migrant arrivals
A Chicago suburb has introduced a new ordinance as part of its efforts to manage the arrival of migrants in the area.
A Chicago suburb has introduced a new ordinance as part of its efforts to manage the arrival of migrants in the area.
Rosemont implements new ordinance to regulate migrant arrivals
Rosemont has introduced a new ordinance as part of its efforts to manage the arrival of migrants in the area.
Rosemont has introduced a new ordinance as part of its efforts to manage the arrival of migrants in the area.
Chicago voters won?t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Chicago voters won’t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Chicago's sanctuary city status comes under microscope at special meeting
City Council held a special meeting Thursday to discuss a resolution that would ask voters to decide if Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
City Council held a special meeting Thursday to discuss a resolution that would ask voters to decide if Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.
Pressure mounts on Chicago mayor as costs for failed Brighton Park migrant site reach nearly $1M
As scrutiny intensifies over the failed Brighton Park migrant site, questions about the financial toll on the city are taking center stage.
As scrutiny intensifies over the failed Brighton Park migrant site, questions about the financial toll on the city are taking center stage.
Pressure mounts on Mayor Johnson as costs for failed Brighton Park migrant site reach nearly $1M
As scrutiny intensifies over the failed Brighton Park migrant site, questions about the financial toll on the city are taking center stage.
As scrutiny intensifies over the failed Brighton Park migrant site, questions about the financial toll on the city are taking center stage.