Chicago bracing for another surge of migrants as Title 42 expiration looms
The United States is just one day away from the expected expiration of Title 42 as the crisis at the southern border intensifies and more migrants make their way to the Chicago area.
The United States is just one day away from the expected expiration of Title 42 as the crisis at the southern border intensifies and more migrants make their way to the Chicago area.
More migrants arrive in Chicago as Title 42 set to expire on Thursday
The United States is just one day away from the expected expiration of Title 42 as the crisis at the southern border intensifies and more migrants make their way to the Chicago area.
The United States is just one day away from the expected expiration of Title 42 as the crisis at the southern border intensifies and more migrants make their way to the Chicago area.
US to begin denying asylum at Mexico border, open 100 migration hubs
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
Chicago mayor declares state of emergency after arrival of migrants from southern border
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago calls for federal and state assistance to deal with migrant surge
More than 8,000 migrants have arrived in the Chicago area from Texas since August, according to the mayor's office, including another 48 people who arrived on Tuesday after they were "inhumanely bussed" to the city by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
More than 8,000 migrants have arrived in the Chicago area from Texas since August, according to the mayor's office, including another 48 people who arrived on Tuesday after they were "inhumanely bussed" to the city by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Lightfoot declares state of emergency amid Chicago migrant crisis
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
Lightfoot declares emergency after surge in migrant arrivals to Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a Declaration of Emergency Tuesday after an influx of migrants arrived in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a Declaration of Emergency Tuesday after an influx of migrants arrived in Chicago.
More migrants crossing border as Title 42 restrictions near end
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are now sounding the alarm as "Title 42" is about to expire on Thursday.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are now sounding the alarm as "Title 42" is about to expire on Thursday.
Migrant surge seen along US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42 end
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
The U.S. is preparing for the end of Title 42, a policy linked to the coronavirus pandemic that allowed it to quickly expel many migrants.
Chicago residents, leaders worry about long-terms plans to care for migrant influx
City leaders say up to 200 migrants are arriving every single day in Chicago by bus and by plane. An estimated 300 migrants right now are living inside local police stations, some needing urgent medical care.
City leaders say up to 200 migrants are arriving every single day in Chicago by bus and by plane. An estimated 300 migrants right now are living inside local police stations, some needing urgent medical care.
Chicago residents, leaders worry about long-terms plans to care for migrant influx
Safety and the city?s long term plans for migrants remains top of mind for many Chicagoans. City leaders say up to 200 migrants are arriving every single day in Chicago by bus and by plane. An estimated 300 migrants right now are living inside local police stations, some needing urgent medical care. Nate Rodgers reports.
Safety and the city?s long term plans for migrants remains top of mind for many Chicagoans. City leaders say up to 200 migrants are arriving every single day in Chicago by bus and by plane. An estimated 300 migrants right now are living inside local police stations, some needing urgent medical care. Nate Rodgers reports.
Venezuelan migrant shares harrowing journey to Chicago for better life
The woman said she walked through the jungle, many hours each day with her kids on a very difficult journey and is here to find a higher quality of life, to work and help her family members who remain in Venezuela.
The woman said she walked through the jungle, many hours each day with her kids on a very difficult journey and is here to find a higher quality of life, to work and help her family members who remain in Venezuela.
Johnson vows to coordinate resources for migrants at all levels
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson expressed his frustration with the number of migrants flowing into Chicago.
Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson expressed his frustration with the number of migrants flowing into Chicago.
'Slap in the face': South Shore residents outraged over migrant housing plan
“It is a slap in the face that we as citizens of the United States of America do not have the resources and support but you're gonna bring people who are not citizens here in our community in our buildings that we pay taxes for that you took away from us?" said Natasha Dunn. “That is completely unacceptable. We are in a humanitarian crisis right now. So Black people in Chicago are bleeding on the streets!"
“It is a slap in the face that we as citizens of the United States of America do not have the resources and support but you're gonna bring people who are not citizens here in our community in our buildings that we pay taxes for that you took away from us?" said Natasha Dunn. “That is completely unacceptable. We are in a humanitarian crisis right now. So Black people in Chicago are bleeding on the streets!"
Former Chicago high school could be turned into shelter for migrants
A meeting will be held tonight to determine the future of South Shore High School as migrants are being sent to Chicago from Texas.
A meeting will be held tonight to determine the future of South Shore High School as migrants are being sent to Chicago from Texas.
Chicago's Brands Park to be used as temporary housing for asylum seekers
Spring programming at Brands Park in Avondale will be moved to alternative locations. The park will temporarily house migrants that are being bused to Chicago from Texas by the busload.
Spring programming at Brands Park in Avondale will be moved to alternative locations. The park will temporarily house migrants that are being bused to Chicago from Texas by the busload.
Chicago moves spring programs to house migrants in Avondale, impacting children
Chicago's migrant crisis is now affecting children's programs in the park district.
Chicago's migrant crisis is now affecting children's programs in the park district.
Chicago waiting for possible arrival of migrants
The city has been preparing for more arrivals of migrants as the restrictions at the Mexico boarder are expected to be loosened. The Texas governor says he will keep sending migrants to Chicago even after Lightfoot said the city's services are overwhelmed.
The city has been preparing for more arrivals of migrants as the restrictions at the Mexico boarder are expected to be loosened. The Texas governor says he will keep sending migrants to Chicago even after Lightfoot said the city's services are overwhelmed.
South Shore leaders left out of city’s plan to convert high school into shelter for families seeking asylum
Community leaders in South Shore say they were left in the dark about plans to convert a shuttered high school into a shelter for families seeking asylum as Chicago experiences a surge in immigration.
Community leaders in South Shore say they were left in the dark about plans to convert a shuttered high school into a shelter for families seeking asylum as Chicago experiences a surge in immigration.
Chicago shelters overwhelmed as more migrant buses may be on the way
Just two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, it’s possible that more buses are already on the way.
Just two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, it’s possible that more buses are already on the way.