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.
Residents protest plans for temporary migrant shelter in Brighton Park
People were protesting temporary migrant housing in Brighton Park Friday after the mayor announced plans to construct a tent shelter in a private lot in the community. There will be a meeting Tuesday where residence can voice their concerns.
People were protesting temporary migrant housing in Brighton Park Friday after the mayor announced plans to construct a tent shelter in a private lot in the community. There will be a meeting Tuesday where residence can voice their concerns.
Chicago City Council delegation returns from Texas border visit
Several aldermen visited a boarder camp in El Paso, Texas this past week including the 6th Ward's William Hall. He said the distress at the border is unsettling. The delegation was set up to learn the facts of the situation as thousands pour into Chicago day after day.
Several aldermen visited a boarder camp in El Paso, Texas this past week including the 6th Ward's William Hall. He said the distress at the border is unsettling. The delegation was set up to learn the facts of the situation as thousands pour into Chicago day after day.
Alderman hopeful West Side building will be used for migrant housing instead of Amundsen Park Fieldhouse
Ald. Chris Taliaferro of the 29th Ward issued a statement Thursday saying that the city is now in discussions with a property owner at 1900 N. Austin instead.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro of the 29th Ward issued a statement Thursday saying that the city is now in discussions with a property owner at 1900 N. Austin instead.
Chicago alderman visits Texas border, makes startling realization
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.
Chicago alderman visiting Texas border calls for federal funding to support migrant operations locally
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.
Like Chicago, leaders in Texas had found themselves struggling to meet the massive financial burden of caring for asylum seekers. Then FEMA stepped in to help.
Texas governor reveals how many migrants have been bused to sanctuary cities
Texas is revealing just how many migrants it has bused to sanctuary cities.
Texas is revealing just how many migrants it has bused to sanctuary cities.
Chicago alderman calls for federal funding to support migrant operations
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Texas border delegation made a stop in San Antonio on Thursday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Texas border delegation made a stop in San Antonio on Thursday.
Ald. Julia Ramirez assaulted during protest against migrant tent shelter
Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park. At the same time, an alderwoman and her aide who showed up to the protest were physically attacked.
Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park. At the same time, an alderwoman and her aide who showed up to the protest were physically attacked.
Texas reveals number of migrants bused to sanctuary cities
The state has sent more than 58,000 migrants up north.
The state has sent more than 58,000 migrants up north.
Chicago's Saint Sabina Church serves warm meals to migrants in need
Since August of last year, nearly 19,000 migrants have come to Chicago.
Since August of last year, nearly 19,000 migrants have come to Chicago.
Deportations resume as US asylum seekers continue to flee Venezuela
Many asylum seekers are from Venezuela, a country that has struggled with an economic crisis causing severe food and medicine shortages, widespread unemployment, and violent crime.
Many asylum seekers are from Venezuela, a country that has struggled with an economic crisis causing severe food and medicine shortages, widespread unemployment, and violent crime.
South Side church serves warm meals to migrants in need
Since August of last year, nearly 19,000 migrants have come to Chicago.
Since August of last year, nearly 19,000 migrants have come to Chicago.
Chicago alderwoman assaulted during protest against migrant tent shelter
Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park. At the same time, an alderwoman and her aide who showed up to the protest were physically attacked.
Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park. At the same time, an alderwoman and her aide who showed up to the protest were physically attacked.
Chicago alderwoman assaulted during protest against migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park
Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park. At the same time, an alderwoman and her aide who showed up to the protest were physically attacked.
Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park. At the same time, an alderwoman and her aide who showed up to the protest were physically attacked.
Brighton Park residents rally against migrant tent shelter: 'Stabbed in the back'
Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side.
Chicago residents pushed back Thursday against plans to create a migrant tent shelter in Brighton Park on the Southwest Side.
U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson calls for federal investigation into migrant bussing program
U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) talks about why he wants to launch a federal investigation into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's program of bussing migrants from the border to big cities such as Chicago.
U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) talks about why he wants to launch a federal investigation into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's program of bussing migrants from the border to big cities such as Chicago.
Organization donates 1,500 blankets to support Chicago migrants, unhoused individuals
The community is coming together to support migrants in Chicago, especially during these challenging times.
The community is coming together to support migrants in Chicago, especially during these challenging times.
1,500 blankets donated to help migrants
A North Side church is living up to its mission to feed and clothe the poor.
A North Side church is living up to its mission to feed and clothe the poor.