Chicago offers warming buses for migrants as temps drop
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.
Chicago volunteers assemble kits for migrants
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life here in the United States, volunteers from the city to the suburbs are working to make them feel at home.
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life here in the United States, volunteers from the city to the suburbs are working to make them feel at home.
Chicago volunteers assemble kits for migrants as suburb begins vaccination clinics
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
As asylum seekers work to adjust to life in the United States, housing and healthcare are top-of-mind. Meanwhile, volunteers – from the city to the suburbs – are working to make them feel at home.
Illinois congressman seeks feedback on migrants in Chicago
State Representative Danny Davis released a survey Wednesday asking for feedback about migrants moving into Chicago.
State Representative Danny Davis released a survey Wednesday asking for feedback about migrants moving into Chicago.
West Town residents sue Chicago over proposed migrant shelter
The lawsuit claims city officials are bending the rule of law by allowing 200 migrants to take shelter in a West Town building.
The lawsuit claims city officials are bending the rule of law by allowing 200 migrants to take shelter in a West Town building.
West Town residents sue city of Chicago over proposed migrant shelter
Two West Town residents are challenging the city's plan to house 200 migrants at a building in their neighborhood with a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Two West Town residents are challenging the city's plan to house 200 migrants at a building in their neighborhood with a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Illinois Congressman sends out survey asking for feedback on Chicago migrant situation
Congressman Danny K. Davis released a survey Wednesday requesting feedback from his constitutions regarding migrant issues in the Chicago area.
Congressman Danny K. Davis released a survey Wednesday requesting feedback from his constitutions regarding migrant issues in the Chicago area.
'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.