Outrage and concern mount as Illinois Medicaid changes threaten healthcare access for undocumented residents
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.
Last week, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced changes to Medicaid coverage that have sparked outrage and concern among many.
Immigration drove White, Asian populations in US last year, Census Bureau data shows
The Asian population was the fastest-growing race or ethnic group last year in the U.S., according to population estimates released Thursday.
The Asian population was the fastest-growing race or ethnic group last year in the U.S., according to population estimates released Thursday.
New Illinois bill would allow noncitizens to receive standard driver's licenses
In an effort to help immigrants, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is calling for “driver's licenses for all."
In an effort to help immigrants, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is calling for “driver's licenses for all."
Field house in Chicago to be converted into temporary housing for migrants; summer camps moved to new location
A new location in Chicago will be converted into temporary housing for migrants.
A new location in Chicago will be converted into temporary housing for migrants.
Chicago field house to be used as migrant respite center
A new location in Chicago will be converted into temporary housing for migrants.
A new location in Chicago will be converted into temporary housing for migrants.
Chicago activists raise questions about safety, health of migrants
Chicago activists say it is a humanitarian crisis, having asylum seekers sleeping at police stations.
Chicago activists say it is a humanitarian crisis, having asylum seekers sleeping at police stations.
Migrants camping out at police station on Near West Side moved to shelter
A group of migrants that have been camping out on the floor of a police station on the Near West Side, as well as in tents nearby are officially being moved to a temporary shelter.
A group of migrants that have been camping out on the floor of a police station on the Near West Side, as well as in tents nearby are officially being moved to a temporary shelter.
Activists raise concern for migrant health, safety
There is expected to be a demonstration Thursday outside the 12 District on the Near West Side where many migrants have been sheltering. Many are being moved from the station to another temporary shelter. Community activists are raising questions about what resources the city is providing to protect these people's health and safety.
There is expected to be a demonstration Thursday outside the 12 District on the Near West Side where many migrants have been sheltering. Many are being moved from the station to another temporary shelter. Community activists are raising questions about what resources the city is providing to protect these people's health and safety.
Migrants relocate to Daley College from YMCA despite pushback
Migrants were relocated to Daley College on Tuesday for temporary housing.
Migrants were relocated to Daley College on Tuesday for temporary housing.
Migrants relocate to Daley College from YMCA despite pushback
Migrants were relocated to Daley College Tuesday for temporary housing.
Migrants were relocated to Daley College Tuesday for temporary housing.
Chicago again delays moving migrants from shuttered YMCA to Daley College
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration had planned the transfer for last week, then announced Friday it would occur on Sunday. But it put off the transfer for a second time after many of the people affected said they prefer not to be moved across town.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration had planned the transfer for last week, then announced Friday it would occur on Sunday. But it put off the transfer for a second time after many of the people affected said they prefer not to be moved across town.
City to move hundreds of migrants to temporary shelter at Daley College
The city of Chicago will be relocating hundreds of migrants today. Around 400 will be moved from the YMCA in Rogers Park to Daley College.
The city of Chicago will be relocating hundreds of migrants today. Around 400 will be moved from the YMCA in Rogers Park to Daley College.
US military offering fast-track to citizenship for migrants who enlist
The military has had success in recruiting legal immigrants, particularly among those seeking a job and a quick route to becoming an American citizen.
The military has had success in recruiting legal immigrants, particularly among those seeking a job and a quick route to becoming an American citizen.
Migrants in temporary housing on Chicago's Northwest Side fight to remain there
Complicating matters further, their children have already been enrolled in nearby neighborhood schools.
Complicating matters further, their children have already been enrolled in nearby neighborhood schools.
Migrants in temporary housing on Chicago's NW Side fight to remain there
Complicating matters further, their children have already been enrolled in nearby neighborhood schools.
Complicating matters further, their children have already been enrolled in nearby neighborhood schools.
Immigrant who died at Woodlawn shelter identified: ‘He was a very good person’
Authorities have identified an immigrant who was found dead last week at a shuttered elementary school in Woodlawn on the South Side that’s being used as a temporary shelter.
Authorities have identified an immigrant who was found dead last week at a shuttered elementary school in Woodlawn on the South Side that’s being used as a temporary shelter.
Chicago's top doctor dispels myths about migrant health in the city
Cook County Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady is taking a stand against misinformation circulating on social media regarding the health of migrants entering Chicago.
Cook County Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady is taking a stand against misinformation circulating on social media regarding the health of migrants entering Chicago.
Chicago's top doctor dispels myths about migrant health in the city
Cook County Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady is taking a stand against misinformation circulating on social media regarding the health of migrants entering Chicago.
Cook County Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady is taking a stand against misinformation circulating on social media regarding the health of migrants entering Chicago.
Chicago donation drive underway to aid asylum seekers
A donation drive is taking place to help migrants arriving in Chicago.
A donation drive is taking place to help migrants arriving in Chicago.
Chicago donation drive underway to aid asylum seekers
A donation drive is taking place to help migrants arriving in Chicago.
A donation drive is taking place to help migrants arriving in Chicago.