In Chicago, nurses gather to support refugees and migrant families
More than 13,000 nurses from 27 countries are convening in Chicago with a focus on supporting refugees fleeing international conflict in their home countries.
More than 13,000 nurses from 27 countries are convening in Chicago with a focus on supporting refugees fleeing international conflict in their home countries.
Chicago advocacy groups, state officials rally for work permits for migrants
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all migrants in Illinois and across the U.S.
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all migrants in Illinois and across the U.S.
Advocacy groups rally for work permits for Chicago migrants
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all.
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all.
Nurses gather in Chicago to support refugees, migrant families
More than 13,000 nurses from 27 countries are convening in Chicago with a focus on supporting refugees fleeing international conflict in their home countries.
More than 13,000 nurses from 27 countries are convening in Chicago with a focus on supporting refugees fleeing international conflict in their home countries.
Chicago budget: Johnson wants to allocate at least $150M for 'new arrival services'
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid.
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid.
Johnson wants to allocate millions toward migrant aid
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid.
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid.
Chicago budget: Johnson wants to allocate at least $150M for ?new arrival services'
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid. This comes as various communities continue to respond to the growing number of shelters for those families.
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid. This comes as various communities continue to respond to the growing number of shelters for those families.
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.