Immigration

A state grant awarded to Joliet Township would fund services for migrants, but some are questioning whether the money should be accepted.

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.

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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.

The latest announcement from the Department of Homeland Security specifically targets those who enter the U.S. illegally.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing criticism and frustration from city leaders and residents as he prepares for a trip to the border amidst a daily influx of migrants arriving in Chicago.

The city of Chicago is playing catch up trying to house thousands of migrants already in the city. Now, eight more buses are on the way after dozens more arrived throughout the week. Currently, over 10,000 are in temporary shelters, 3,382 are awaiting placement and 2,526 are staying in police stations.

With migrant buses on the move ? arriving in Chicago around the clock ? City Council members are turning to federal officials for help.

As Mayor Brandon Johnson plans on visiting the southern border, construction there will be ramping up.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday he plans to make his own trip to the Mexican border ? as soon as he can arrange it with his wife and kids ? to see for himself the unfolding disaster creating havoc and hardship in Chicago.

Just one day after a record number of buses pulled into the Chicago area with new arrivals, another round is expected soon.