City crews block view of Chicago migrant site as construction gets underway
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After months of debate, a migrant encampment on Chicago's South Side is becoming a reality. Construction work has been ramping up for the past several days.

Colombian migrants charged in suburban lottery scam
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Three migrants are facing charged in DuPage County after they allegedly scammed a woman out of more than $20,000 at a grocery store in Addison.

Man shot near Chicago migrant shelter
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A man was shot near a migrant shelter Friday night on Chicago?s South Side.

44 noncitizens arrested for serious offenses in recent Chicago-area sweep

Authorities in the Chicago area have arrested more than 40 noncitizens for offenses they say include sexual assault, drug distribution, aggravated assault, and driving under the influence.

Chicago migrants in temporary shelters to be issued 60-day exit notices
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Migrants currently in temporary shelters will be issued a 60-day exit notice in waves based on when they arrived. New arrivals who were placed in temporary housing in 2022 will receive their 60-day notice Friday, Nov. 17.

'They need our help': Pritzker speaks out on Chicago migrant situation
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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the state will be investing millions in the ongoing humanitarian crisis created by the influx of migrants.

Chicago migrants to be limited to 60-day stays inside shelters

The nearly $17 billion budget includes no property tax increases, raises spending for police and earmarks $150 million for asylum seekers, who Johnson said will now be limited to 60-day stays inside Chicago shelters.

Chicago migrants to be limited to 60-day stays inside shelters
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On Thursday, more details are expected to be released about the city's 60-day plan, including the implementation of new state programs designed to help migrants transition out of shelters and into permanent housing.

Number of migrants arriving by bus, staying in Chicago police stations at lowest point in months

After two months of ballooning bus arrivals in Chicago that stretched the resources of the city and volunteers, the number of buses coming into the city has slowed, and the number of migrants at police stations is at its lowest point in months.

Migrants in Chicago: Law firm steps up to assist at no charge
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For new migrant arrivals, getting to the US is only the start of another long journey where a complicated legal process awaits. That's why one Chicago law firm is working to ease the burden.

Chicago law firm steps up to assist migrants free of charge

For new migrant arrivals, getting to the US is only the start of another long journey where a complicated legal process awaits. That's why one Chicago law firm is working to ease the burden.