Mayor Johnson to unveil spending plan
Mayor Johnson will deliver his first city budget address where he is expected to remedy a $538 million shortfall while keeping campaign promises like not raising property taxes.
Mayor Johnson will deliver his first city budget address where he is expected to remedy a $538 million shortfall while keeping campaign promises like not raising property taxes.
Mayor Johnson to present 2024 budget recommendations
As the city faces a budget gap of more than $500 million, Mayor Brandon Johnson will present his 2024 recommendations in front of the City Council Wednesday. The budget forecast shows $200 million in funding going toward the city's migrant situation.
As the city faces a budget gap of more than $500 million, Mayor Brandon Johnson will present his 2024 recommendations in front of the City Council Wednesday. The budget forecast shows $200 million in funding going toward the city's migrant situation.
Explosive meeting in Joliet over potential migrant housing: 'we have enough problems!'
An explosive board meeting in Joliet on Tuesday was standing room only, after residents say they were "blindsided" to find out that migrant shelters could soon be popping up in their city.
An explosive board meeting in Joliet on Tuesday was standing room only, after residents say they were "blindsided" to find out that migrant shelters could soon be popping up in their city.
Explosive meeting in Joliet over migrant funding
Joliet residents took on the Township Board Tuesday evening, claiming they were "blindsided" to find out that migrant shelters might soon be popping up in their city.
Joliet residents took on the Township Board Tuesday evening, claiming they were "blindsided" to find out that migrant shelters might soon be popping up in their city.
Alderpersons, activists call on Chicago officials to give work permits to undocumented immigrants
Several alderpeople are calling on Chicago officials to give all immigrants work permits and work centers.
Several alderpeople are calling on Chicago officials to give all immigrants work permits and work centers.
More migrant buses head to Chicago
From New York City to Chicago, buses are arriving almost daily from the southwest border.
From New York City to Chicago, buses are arriving almost daily from the southwest border.
Alderpersons, activists call on Chicago officials to give work permits to undocumented immigrants
Several alderpeople are calling on Chicago officials to give all immigrants work permits and work centers.
Several alderpeople are calling on Chicago officials to give all immigrants work permits and work centers.
Aldermen back proposal to let voters decide if Chicago should remain a sanctuary city
"The point that I'm making is very simple, is that if we have enough in an emergency to address this crisis, we should have enough in an emergency to address your crisis," said Ald. Lopez.
"The point that I'm making is very simple, is that if we have enough in an emergency to address this crisis, we should have enough in an emergency to address your crisis," said Ald. Lopez.
Joliet residents claim they were 'blindsided' about migrant shelters
Joliet residents will be taking on the Township Board Tuesday evening, claiming they were "blindsided" to find out that migrant shelters might soon be popping up in their city.
Joliet residents will be taking on the Township Board Tuesday evening, claiming they were "blindsided" to find out that migrant shelters might soon be popping up in their city.
Aldermen back proposal to let voters decide if Chicago should remain a sanctuary city
Two City Council members are calling into question Chicago's status as a sanctuary city and converting Amundsen Park into a shelter.
Two City Council members are calling into question Chicago's status as a sanctuary city and converting Amundsen Park into a shelter.
Suburban residents push back against accepting migrants
A state grant awarded to Joliet Township would fund services for migrants, but some are questioning whether the money should be accepted.
A state grant awarded to Joliet Township would fund services for migrants, but some are questioning whether the money should be accepted.
Plan to move Chicago migrants into fieldhouse 'placed on hold'
As the city continues looking for housing solutions, some neighborhoods are not on board with the proposed plans.
As the city continues looking for housing solutions, some neighborhoods are not on board with the proposed plans.
Plan to move Chicago migrants into Amundsen Park Fieldhouse 'placed on hold'
As the city continues looking for housing solutions, some neighborhoods are not on board with the proposed plans.
As the city continues looking for housing solutions, some neighborhoods are not on board with the proposed plans.
Joliet Township residents push back against city accepting migrants
A state grant awarded to Joliet Township would fund services for migrants, but some residents in the southwest suburb are questioning whether the money should be accepted.
A state grant awarded to Joliet Township would fund services for migrants, but some residents in the southwest suburb are questioning whether the money should be accepted.
Joliet Township could house 1,900 migrants
A state grant awarded to Joliet Township would fund services for migrants, but some are questioning whether the money should be accepted.
A state grant awarded to Joliet Township would fund services for migrants, but some are questioning whether the money should be accepted.
Chicago residents plan to protest over migrant housing proposals
Buses filled with migrants continue to roll into the city. As the city continues looking for housing solutions, some neighborhoods are not on board with the proposed plans.
Buses filled with migrants continue to roll into the city. As the city continues looking for housing solutions, some neighborhoods are not on board with the proposed plans.
Fox 32's Week in Review - Oct. 8
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Blagojevich calls out Biden, Pritzker for creating migrant crisis: 'Whose side are you on?'
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joined a growing group of Democrats criticizing President Biden's border policies as the migrant crisis continues to burden major U.S. cities, including Chicago.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joined a growing group of Democrats criticizing President Biden's border policies as the migrant crisis continues to burden major U.S. cities, including Chicago.
Chicago aldermen request end to migrant housing at Inn of Chicago due to safety concerns
Residents in the Chicago neighborhood have complained of loitering, illegal parking, as well as the sale of narcotics and alleged sex trafficking among the migrants.
Residents in the Chicago neighborhood have complained of loitering, illegal parking, as well as the sale of narcotics and alleged sex trafficking among the migrants.
Aldermen request end to migrant housing at Inn of Chicago due to safety concerns
Residents in the Chicago neighborhood have complained of loitering, illegal parking, as well as the sale of narcotics and alleged sex trafficking among the migrants.
Residents in the Chicago neighborhood have complained of loitering, illegal parking, as well as the sale of narcotics and alleged sex trafficking among the migrants.