Religious leaders urge Chicagoans to embrace new immigrants

Religious and community leaders joined together Friday to ask the public to welcome new immigrants to Chicago. 

Illinois hotel industry, downtown residents speak out on migrant crisis

Migrants are still filling up hotel rooms at one Chicago hotel in Streeterville, and neighbors aren’t giving them a warm welcome — saying they’ve had to call the police.

White Sox welcome new citizens during naturalization ceremony

The Chicago White Sox held a naturalization ceremony for the first time Wednesday, welcoming new citizens and possibly new fans. 

Chicago City Council approves $51M for migrant housing
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The Chicago City Council voted to approve $51 million to fund migrant resources at Wednesday's meeting. There was public comment ahead of the vote with many passionately urging against the funding while raising concerns for homeless and community initiatives.

Chicago City Council to vote on funding for migrants today
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Chicago City Council will vote today on whether to allocate $51 million in surplus money toward housing for migrants.

Chicago migrants move into Wright College, alderman urges patience
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Over the holiday weekend, approximately 300 migrants seeking refuge arrived in Chicago and were relocated to Wright College on the Northwest Side.

Chicago migrants move into Wright College, alderman urges patience

Over the holiday weekend, approximately 300 migrants seeking refuge arrived in Chicago and were relocated to Wright College on the Northwest Side.

Advocates spar with Chicago officials over where to house migrants
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Things got heated ahead of Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting as residents and aldermen squabbled over where to house the large influx of migrants who have come to the city.

Democrats beg Biden to fast-track migrant work permits
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A growing number of Democrats are calling on the federal government to speed up the work authorization process for migrants.