Nearly 2K new US citizens sworn-in at Wintrust Arena
Becoming a United States citizen was?a dream come true for nearly 2,000 people in Chicago on Wednesday.
Becoming a United States citizen was?a dream come true for nearly 2,000 people in Chicago on Wednesday.
Texas governor says 300th bus of migrants left for Chicago as 'Biden does nothing' on border
The 300th bus filled with migrants left Texas on Thursday for Chicago as President Joe Biden continues to ignore the border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
The 300th bus filled with migrants left Texas on Thursday for Chicago as President Joe Biden continues to ignore the border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Chicago alderman demands more support for refugees bused in from Texas
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez of the 25th Ward led a coalition to City Hall Thursday. The group delivered a letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot demanding more support for refugees and migrants in what is called a “Sanctuary City.”
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez of the 25th Ward led a coalition to City Hall Thursday. The group delivered a letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot demanding more support for refugees and migrants in what is called a “Sanctuary City.”
Chicago alderman demands more support for refugees bused in from Texas
Nearly 3,700 migrants have been bused to Chicago from Texas. Now, local leaders are asking, "What is the long term plan to care for these families?"
Nearly 3,700 migrants have been bused to Chicago from Texas. Now, local leaders are asking, "What is the long term plan to care for these families?"
Immigration advocates celebrate election firsts, plan next steps for reform
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
Chicago lawyer officially becoming US citizen Tuesday
When people head to the polls Tuesday, Karen Villagomez will cast her ballot for the first time ever right after becoming a U.S. citizen that same day.
When people head to the polls Tuesday, Karen Villagomez will cast her ballot for the first time ever right after becoming a U.S. citizen that same day.
Community group at odds with shelter, city over donations for immigrants bused from Texas
A Pilsen-based community group at odds with city and shelter officials over how to get donations to immigrants bused from Texas says it plans to continue providing items directly to the newly arrived community.
A Pilsen-based community group at odds with city and shelter officials over how to get donations to immigrants bused from Texas says it plans to continue providing items directly to the newly arrived community.
Chicago chef prepares hundreds of meals for migrants arriving in city
Chef Art Smith and the staff at Reunion — his newest restaurant at Navy Pier — sent 200 dinners and 200 breakfasts to Chicago's newest Venezuelan migrants.
Chef Art Smith and the staff at Reunion — his newest restaurant at Navy Pier — sent 200 dinners and 200 breakfasts to Chicago's newest Venezuelan migrants.
Chef Art Smith feeds migrants arriving in Chicago
Chef Art Smith said shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday, he got an email from Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office marked "Urgent" saying it needed 200 dinners and 200 breakfasts for a group of Venezuelan migrants who recently arrived in Chicago.
Chef Art Smith said shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday, he got an email from Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office marked "Urgent" saying it needed 200 dinners and 200 breakfasts for a group of Venezuelan migrants who recently arrived in Chicago.
Lightfoot asks Chicago community to donate winter clothing to migrants from Texas
The city is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
The city is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
Lightfoot asks Chicago community to donate winter clothing to migrants from Texas
The city of Chicago is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
The city of Chicago is giving residents the opportunity to help asylum seekers now in Chicago.
Preckwinkle calls for federal assistance to ease health care costs of asylum seekers
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who is up for reelection next month, called on the federal government to address the influx of migrants at the southern border. She said the governors of Texas and Florida have used the busing tactic as a preelection stunt.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who is up for reelection next month, called on the federal government to address the influx of migrants at the southern border. She said the governors of Texas and Florida have used the busing tactic as a preelection stunt.
Preckwinkle calls for U.S. help amid 'considerable' health costs for asylum seekers bused from Texas, Florida
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday condemned the "cynical, disgraceful tactic" of Southern Republican governors busing asylum seekers to Chicago, adding that resources are needed to offset the "considerable" costs to the county’s health care system.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday condemned the "cynical, disgraceful tactic" of Southern Republican governors busing asylum seekers to Chicago, adding that resources are needed to offset the "considerable" costs to the county’s health care system.
Chicago's Latino Caucus calls on Lightfoot to issue 'State of Emergency' over migrants bused from Texas
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
Chicago's Latino Caucus calls on Lightfoot to issue 'State of Emergency' over migrants
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
In a statement, Chicago's Latino Caucus says the emergency declaration from Mayor Lightfoot would free up more resources to assist asylum seekers.
Revised 'Dreamers' program to get another review by court
A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a lower court review of Biden administration revisions to a program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a lower court review of Biden administration revisions to a program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
Duckworth and Salvi square off over abortion, immigration during candidates' forum
Deep differences on abortion and immigration divided Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger Kathy Salvi during a virtual candidates' forum on Tuesday.
Deep differences on abortion and immigration divided Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger Kathy Salvi during a virtual candidates' forum on Tuesday.
Chicago welcomes more than 2K asylum seekers bused in from Texas
In Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2023 budget proposal, she designated $5 million to support asylum seekers and immigrants brought to the city.
In Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2023 budget proposal, she designated $5 million to support asylum seekers and immigrants brought to the city.
Chicago welcomes more than 2K asylum seekers bused in from Texas
In Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2023 budget proposal, she designated $5 million to support asylum seekers and immigrants brought to the city.
In Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2023 budget proposal, she designated $5 million to support asylum seekers and immigrants brought to the city.
Chicago welcomes 95 new asylum-seekers from Texas border
Since the end of August Chicago and the state of Illinois has welcomed 1,736 migrants from the Texas border.
Since the end of August Chicago and the state of Illinois has welcomed 1,736 migrants from the Texas border.