Chicago continues to struggle to find housing for migrants

There are 15 shelters for asylum seekers operating across the city right now, and next month, another shelter is slated to open on the South Side to house more migrants.

Johnson supports 'Day of Dignity' event for those in need
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Islamic Relief USA and the Chicago Refugee Coalition are helping homeless, low income and asylum seekers with necessary supplies. Mayor Johnson attended Saturday's Day of Dignity giveaway event where community groups helped those in need.

Chicago mayor addresses migrant crisis, education
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is speaking out about his time in office and his plans for the future.

Congressman Chuy Garcia urges Biden to provide relief for housing asylum seekers
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A call was made to President Joe Biden Wednesday to take unilateral action to help defray the cost of housing and caring for the nearly 12,000 migrants who have arrived in Chicago since last summer.

Local chefs host cookout fundraiser for migrants
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Award nominated chef and owner of Mi Tocaya Antojeria, Diana Davila, is hosting a cookout at her Logan Square restaurant Wednesday night. The event will feature food prepared by top Chicago chefs to raise money for A New Hope Bible Church.

Expect Chicago’s migrant crisis to intensify as Democratic National Convention nears: top mayoral aide

Chicago could experience a fivefold increase in arriving migrants — up to 10 busloads a day — sent here by Republican governors trying to embarrass and strain Democratic sanctuary cities in the run-up to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a top mayoral aide said Monday.

Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez calls out Biden for not addressing migrant crisis

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez is pressing President Biden to do more to fix a “broken immigration system" that has seen an influx of asylum seekers bused into the city largely on the backs of taxpayers.

Chicago alderman calls out Biden for not addressing immigration crisis
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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez is pressing President Biden to do more to fix a ?broken immigration system" that has seen an influx of asylum seekers bused into the city largely on the backs of taxpayers.

Migrants bused to big cities like Chicago trigger funding controversy

A controversy has emerged as migrants continue to arrive in cities like Chicago and New York, and the focus is now on the funds needed to support them.

Migrants bused to big cities like Chicago trigger funding controversy
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A controversy has emerged as migrants continue to arrive in cities like Chicago and New York, and the focus is now on the funds needed to support them.