Mayors of US cities seek meeting with Biden on how to handle incoming migrants
The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Los Angeles are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.
The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Los Angeles are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.
Mayor Johnson heads to Washington to talk migrant assistance
In Chicago, 20,000 migrants have arrived since last year. Five mayors from major U.S. cities including Brandon Johnson are in Washington D.C. Thursday in hopes of meeting with President Biden to discuss migrant funding. The mayors also want to push for work permits.
In Chicago, 20,000 migrants have arrived since last year. Five mayors from major U.S. cities including Brandon Johnson are in Washington D.C. Thursday in hopes of meeting with President Biden to discuss migrant funding. The mayors also want to push for work permits.
Chicago alderpersons meeting on city's sanctuary status gets heated, delayed for now
The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.
The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.
Chicago City Council holds special meeting on city's sanctuary status
Mayor Johnson is in the nation's capital Thursday asking for additional migrant assistance as City Council members hold a special vote on Chicago's sanctuary city status. The council will decide if the city's immigration policy should be left up to voters.
Mayor Johnson is in the nation's capital Thursday asking for additional migrant assistance as City Council members hold a special vote on Chicago's sanctuary city status. The council will decide if the city's immigration policy should be left up to voters.
Chicago alderman accuses mayor's office of lacking transparency in possible Marina City migrant shelter
Chicago reached a milestone in migrant arrivals Wednesday.
Chicago reached a milestone in migrant arrivals Wednesday.
Alderman accuses Chicago mayor of lacking transparency in possible Marina City migrant shelter
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) revealed the mayor's office was looking to Marina City in River North as a possible shelter site.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) revealed the mayor's office was looking to Marina City in River North as a possible shelter site.
Chicago City Council to consider proposed migrant tent at former Jewel Osco this week
After Far South Side residents voiced their concerns, Chicago City Council plans to vote on the purchase of land for Mayor Johnson's plan for a migrant "tent city" at a former Jewel Osco sometime this week.
After Far South Side residents voiced their concerns, Chicago City Council plans to vote on the purchase of land for Mayor Johnson's plan for a migrant "tent city" at a former Jewel Osco sometime this week.
Oak Park officials provide shelter for migrants as temps drop
As the weather gets colder, officials are scrambling to get everyone inside.
As the weather gets colder, officials are scrambling to get everyone inside.
Oak Park houses migrants overnight
As the weather gets colder, officials are scrambling to get everyone inside.
As the weather gets colder, officials are scrambling to get everyone inside.
Over 20,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since late last year
More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the Windy City since Aug. 31, 2022, according to Office of Emergency Management and Communications.
More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the Windy City since Aug. 31, 2022, according to Office of Emergency Management and Communications.
Venezuelan migrants charged with stealing thousands in goods from Oak Brook Macy's
Two Venezuelan migrants suspected of stealing more than $2,800 worth of merchandise from the Macy's store in west suburban Oak Brook on Halloween have been charged.
Two Venezuelan migrants suspected of stealing more than $2,800 worth of merchandise from the Macy's store in west suburban Oak Brook on Halloween have been charged.
Chicago City Council debates proposed 'tent city' for migrants
The committee on housing and real estate approved the purchase of a six and a half acre site. Migrants will also be moving into a temporary shelter in West Town Wednesday.
The committee on housing and real estate approved the purchase of a six and a half acre site. Migrants will also be moving into a temporary shelter in West Town Wednesday.
Chicago migrants experience first blast of winter-like weather
With joy and amazement, many Chicago migrants took photos and playfully made snowballs, all while wearing smiles on their faces despite the biting cold.
With joy and amazement, many Chicago migrants took photos and playfully made snowballs, all while wearing smiles on their faces despite the biting cold.
Chicago welcomes migrants to their first taste of winter
With joy and amazement, many Chicago migrants took photos and playfully made snowballs, all while wearing smiles on their faces despite the biting cold.
With joy and amazement, many Chicago migrants took photos and playfully made snowballs, all while wearing smiles on their faces despite the biting cold.
As cold weather looms, Chicago looking for migrant housing locations
While officials eye the iconic Marina City in River North for a new migrant shelter, another winterized encampment is one step closer to becoming a reality.
While officials eye the iconic Marina City in River North for a new migrant shelter, another winterized encampment is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Chicago's City Hall acts to relocate migrants amid looming cold weather
While officials eye the iconic Marina City in River North for a new migrant shelter, another winterized encampment is one step closer to becoming a reality.
While officials eye the iconic Marina City in River North for a new migrant shelter, another winterized encampment is one step closer to becoming a reality.
City Hall acts to relocate Chicago migrants amid looming cold weather
One of the city's latest proposals for migrant housing is the iconic Marina Towers in River North.
One of the city's latest proposals for migrant housing is the iconic Marina Towers in River North.
124 new Americans celebrate citizenship at Chicago Botanic Garden
With origins spanning from Afghanistan to Zambia, the group of immigrants joined together to mark this significant moment in their lives.
With origins spanning from Afghanistan to Zambia, the group of immigrants joined together to mark this significant moment in their lives.
124 new Americans celebrate citizenship at Chicago Botanic Garden
With origins spanning from Afghanistan to Zambia, the group of immigrants joined together to mark this significant moment in their lives.
With origins spanning from Afghanistan to Zambia, the group of immigrants joined together to mark this significant moment in their lives.
Amid dropping temps, Chicago offers warming buses and support for migrants
As the cold weather settles in, Chicago is taking measures to assist asylum seekers who find themselves exposed to the harsh elements.
As the cold weather settles in, Chicago is taking measures to assist asylum seekers who find themselves exposed to the harsh elements.