'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.
Tensions escalate at Brighton Park migrant meeting
Over protests and the local alderperson?s insistence she had nothing to do with the decision, city officials confirmed Monday evening their intention to turn a controversial site in Brighton Park into a tent shelter for migrants.
Over protests and the local alderperson?s insistence she had nothing to do with the decision, city officials confirmed Monday evening their intention to turn a controversial site in Brighton Park into a tent shelter for migrants.
Brighton Park residents protest migrants in their neighborhood
Over protests and the local alderperson?s insistence she had nothing to do with the decision, city officials confirmed Monday evening their intention to turn a controversial site in Brighton Park into a tent shelter for migrants.
Over protests and the local alderperson?s insistence she had nothing to do with the decision, city officials confirmed Monday evening their intention to turn a controversial site in Brighton Park into a tent shelter for migrants.
US border warning: Middle East terror threat
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a warning about the possibility of Middle East terrorists making their way into the U.S. through the southern border.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a warning about the possibility of Middle East terrorists making their way into the U.S. through the southern border.
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.
Chicago's top cop addresses range of topics at first budget hearing
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling appeared before a city budget committee on Tuesday for his first budget hearing.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling appeared before a city budget committee on Tuesday for his first budget hearing.
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.
Migrants in Chicago: 4 buses have arrived since Friday
Almost 3,000 migrants are living in police departments in Chicago, according to new data from the city.
Almost 3,000 migrants are living in police departments in Chicago, according to new data from the city.
Week in Review: Boy killed in hate crime • Alderman targets street takeovers • risky social media challenge
A 6-year-old boy and his mother were attacked over their Muslim faith in a Chicago suburb, resulting in the boy's death; an alderman is calling for a new approach to thwart 'street takeovers; and a viral social media trend is landing teens in custody.
A 6-year-old boy and his mother were attacked over their Muslim faith in a Chicago suburb, resulting in the boy's death; an alderman is calling for a new approach to thwart 'street takeovers; and a viral social media trend is landing teens in custody.
Chicago urges community support as thousands of migrants face cold weather without coats
There is an urgent request from Chicago's emergency management agency, OEMC, to keep people warm as the weather gets colder.
There is an urgent request from Chicago's emergency management agency, OEMC, to keep people warm as the weather gets colder.
Residents protest plans for temporary migrant shelter in Brighton Park
People were protesting temporary migrant housing in Brighton Park Friday after the mayor announced plans to construct a tent shelter in a private lot in the community. There will be a meeting Tuesday where residence can voice their concerns.
People were protesting temporary migrant housing in Brighton Park Friday after the mayor announced plans to construct a tent shelter in a private lot in the community. There will be a meeting Tuesday where residence can voice their concerns.
Chicago City Council delegation returns from Texas border visit
Several aldermen visited a boarder camp in El Paso, Texas this past week including the 6th Ward's William Hall. He said the distress at the border is unsettling. The delegation was set up to learn the facts of the situation as thousands pour into Chicago day after day.
Several aldermen visited a boarder camp in El Paso, Texas this past week including the 6th Ward's William Hall. He said the distress at the border is unsettling. The delegation was set up to learn the facts of the situation as thousands pour into Chicago day after day.
Alderman hopeful West Side building will be used for migrant housing instead of Amundsen Park Fieldhouse
Ald. Chris Taliaferro of the 29th Ward issued a statement Thursday saying that the city is now in discussions with a property owner at 1900 N. Austin instead.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro of the 29th Ward issued a statement Thursday saying that the city is now in discussions with a property owner at 1900 N. Austin instead.
Chicago alderman visits Texas border, makes startling realization
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.
Chicago alderman visiting Texas border calls for federal funding to support migrant operations locally
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.
Texas governor reveals how many migrants have been bused to sanctuary cities
Texas is revealing just how many migrants it has bused to sanctuary cities.
Texas is revealing just how many migrants it has bused to sanctuary cities.
Chicago alderman calls for federal funding to support migrant operations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Texas border delegation made a stop in San Antonio on Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Texas border delegation made a stop in San Antonio on Thursday.