Chicago shelters overwhelmed as more migrant buses may be on the way
After taking in more than 8,000 migrants since last August, city officials say resources are dwindling.
After taking in more than 8,000 migrants since last August, city officials say resources are dwindling.
With Chicago migrant shelters at capacity, community members pitch in
The city of Chicago is calling on the community to help arriving asylum seekers.
The city of Chicago is calling on the community to help arriving asylum seekers.
Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.
Lightfoot, Abbott go toe-to-toe in second round of sparring over migrants
It's round two in a battle between Chicago's mayor and the governor of Texas. Busloads of migrants will be arriving in Chicago, even though Lori Lightfoot says the city's resources are tapped out.
It's round two in a battle between Chicago's mayor and the governor of Texas. Busloads of migrants will be arriving in Chicago, even though Lori Lightfoot says the city's resources are tapped out.
What's next for Chicago as it deals with mass influx of migrants?
Karina Ayala Bermejo from Instituto Del Progreso Latino talks about the clash between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the toll it is taking on human lives in Chicago.
Karina Ayala Bermejo from Instituto Del Progreso Latino talks about the clash between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the toll it is taking on human lives in Chicago.
Expired food, infections, infestations reported at CPD stations serving as makeshift shelters for immigrants
Chicago’s response to a growing immigrant crisis has turned police stations into makeshift shelters where asylum seekers have been provided with expired meal rations and where infections and infestations are a common problem.
Chicago’s response to a growing immigrant crisis has turned police stations into makeshift shelters where asylum seekers have been provided with expired meal rations and where infections and infestations are a common problem.
Chicago, Texas clash over migrants: 'Shameful but sadly expected'
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparred on Twitter Monday.
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparred on Twitter Monday.
Immigrants march into Chicago, demand citizenship and more
A May Day March into downtown Chicago was held by immigrants on Monday to demand a piece of the American dream.
A May Day March into downtown Chicago was held by immigrants on Monday to demand a piece of the American dream.
Chicago, Texas clash over migrants: 'Shameful but sadly expected'
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are sparring again on Twitter.
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are sparring again on Twitter.
Immigrants march into downtown Chicago, demand citizenship and more
A May Day March into downtown Chicago was held by immigrants on Monday to demand a piece of the American dream.
A May Day March into downtown Chicago was held by immigrants on Monday to demand a piece of the American dream.
Immigrants march into downtown Chicago, demand citizenship and more
On this May 1st, a May Day March into downtown Chicago was held by immigrants to demand a piece of the American dream.
On this May 1st, a May Day March into downtown Chicago was held by immigrants to demand a piece of the American dream.
Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, dangerous bussing of migrants to Chicago'
Outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday urging him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, saying the immigration problem is a national crisis that can?t be pushed from city to city.
Outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday urging him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, saying the immigration problem is a national crisis that can?t be pushed from city to city.
Lightfoot to Texas Governor: 'Stop the inhumane, dangerous bussing of migrants to Chicago'
The letter said that Texas is planning to resume sending busloads of migrants from Texas to other parts of the country -- including Chicago -- next week.
The letter said that Texas is planning to resume sending busloads of migrants from Texas to other parts of the country -- including Chicago -- next week.
Lightfoot blasts Texas governor in letter about migrants: 'lack of consideration'
More migrant buses could be headed to Chicago as early as Monday.
More migrant buses could be headed to Chicago as early as Monday.
Chicago aldermen push for more funding amid reports of migrants sleeping inside police stations
Four-hundred and sixteen migrants have arrived in Chicago since August of last year, each of whom are costing the city $7,000 per month.
Four-hundred and sixteen migrants have arrived in Chicago since August of last year, each of whom are costing the city $7,000 per month.
Aldermen seek federal funds to help with influx of migrants in Chicago
With America's migrant crisis expected to go from bad to worse, Chicago city leaders are calling for help.
With America's migrant crisis expected to go from bad to worse, Chicago city leaders are calling for help.
Proposed bill would reinforce US border, limit asylum
The US is preparing for an influx of migrants once the "Title 42" Covid policy is lifted in two weeks.
The US is preparing for an influx of migrants once the "Title 42" Covid policy is lifted in two weeks.
Chicago aldermen push for more funding amid reports of migrants sleeping inside police stations
Four-hundred and sixteen migrants have been in Chicago since August of last year, each of whom are costing the city $7,000 per month.
Four-hundred and sixteen migrants have been in Chicago since August of last year, each of whom are costing the city $7,000 per month.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
New Illinois bill would allow DACA recipients to become police officers
A bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops is gaining bipartisan support in Springfield
A bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops is gaining bipartisan support in Springfield