Chicago college eyed as shelter for 400 migrant families
The city is looking to relieve the stress on police stations, where families of migrants have been camped out for weeks.
The city is looking to relieve the stress on police stations, where families of migrants have been camped out for weeks.
Chicago college eyed by Brandon Johnson as shelter for 400 migrant families
Four hundred asylum seekers could be housed at Wilbur Wright College starting June 1 — and remain on the Northwest Side campus until Aug. 1 — to minimize the need for migrant families to sleep on the floors of Chicago police stations, a top mayoral aide said Friday.
Four hundred asylum seekers could be housed at Wilbur Wright College starting June 1 — and remain on the Northwest Side campus until Aug. 1 — to minimize the need for migrant families to sleep on the floors of Chicago police stations, a top mayoral aide said Friday.
Chicago college could serve as respite center for migrants
Rich Guidice, Mayor Brandon Johnson?s chief of staff, said Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave., is under serious consideration as a new respite center to "alleviate some of the pressure on the police stations."
Rich Guidice, Mayor Brandon Johnson?s chief of staff, said Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave., is under serious consideration as a new respite center to "alleviate some of the pressure on the police stations."
'Kids should be in school': Dozens of incoming migrants join Chicago's public schools
A number of elementary school-age children that recently arrived in Chicago from Central and South America won’t get much of a reprieve from cracking the books.
A number of elementary school-age children that recently arrived in Chicago from Central and South America won’t get much of a reprieve from cracking the books.
Border detention facilities exceeding capacity
Border towns are on high alert for a potential surge of migrants, while holding facilities in the region continue to operate at full capacity.
Border towns are on high alert for a potential surge of migrants, while holding facilities in the region continue to operate at full capacity.
Johnson visits migrant families at CPD's 12th District amid housing crisis
There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.
There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.
Johnson visits migrants in Chicago
There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ?home? until more permanent housing becomes available.
There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ?home? until more permanent housing becomes available.
'ShowerUp Chicago' provides essential hygiene support to city migrants
An organization called "ShowerUp Chicago" is providing essential support to migrants arriving in the city.
An organization called "ShowerUp Chicago" is providing essential support to migrants arriving in the city.
'ShowerUp Chicago' provides essential hygiene support to city migrants
An organization called "ShowerUp Chicago" is providing essential support to migrants arriving in the city.
An organization called "ShowerUp Chicago" is providing essential support to migrants arriving in the city.
Johnson engages with migrant families taking refuge at Chicago police station
There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.
There are dozens of migrants, including children, who are calling the Chicago Police Department's 12th District ‘home’ until more permanent housing becomes available.
Mexico, Guatemala deploy military to the border
Countries south of the border are ramping up their military presence to deter asylum seekers.
Countries south of the border are ramping up their military presence to deter asylum seekers.
Migrant crisis ?one of the most challenging? problems facing Chicago?s new mayor
The humanitarian crisis caused by asylum-seekers descending on Chicago is ?one of the most challenging? problems Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will face.
The humanitarian crisis caused by asylum-seekers descending on Chicago is ?one of the most challenging? problems Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will face.
Migrant crisis 'one of the most challenging' problems facing Chicago’s new mayor, chief of staff says
The humanitarian crisis caused by asylum-seekers descending on Chicago is “one of the most challenging” problems Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will face, with no good options to house migrants and pay for their emergency care, according to his chief of staff.
The humanitarian crisis caused by asylum-seekers descending on Chicago is “one of the most challenging” problems Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson will face, with no good options to house migrants and pay for their emergency care, according to his chief of staff.
Long line of ID-seekers forms at Consulate General of Ecuador in Loop
A big line formed outside the Consulate General of Ecuador in the Loop on Friday morning.
A big line formed outside the Consulate General of Ecuador in the Loop on Friday morning.
Long lines form outside Chicago's Consulate General of Ecuador to take advantage of new city program
A big line formed outside the Consulate of Ecuador in the Loop Friday morning.
A big line formed outside the Consulate of Ecuador in the Loop Friday morning.
Title 42 ends, heightening pressure at U.S.-Mexico border
"The border is not open," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said. "Starting tonight, people who arrive at the border without using a lawful pathway will be presumed ineligible for asylum."
"The border is not open," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said. "Starting tonight, people who arrive at the border without using a lawful pathway will be presumed ineligible for asylum."
Record surge of migrants enter U.S. as Title 42 expires
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement at midnight Thursday as the Title 42 public health order expired affirming that the U.S.-Mexico border remains secure and Border Patrol agents will resume the authorized removal of migrants.
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement at midnight Thursday as the Title 42 public health order expired affirming that the U.S.-Mexico border remains secure and Border Patrol agents will resume the authorized removal of migrants.
Chicago to see immediate impact amid Title 42 fallout
The Trump-era boarder rule has expired and an influx of migrants is expected in sanctuary cities like Chicago. City leaders are struggling to provide resources to the thousands of migrants already in the area. Political science professor at Northwestern Jacqueline Stevens explains the immediate impacts to follow.
The Trump-era boarder rule has expired and an influx of migrants is expected in sanctuary cities like Chicago. City leaders are struggling to provide resources to the thousands of migrants already in the area. Political science professor at Northwestern Jacqueline Stevens explains the immediate impacts to follow.
Title 42 ends: Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing
The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process.
The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process.
Migrants rush across Mexico border into US in final hours before Title 42 expires
Migrants are rushing across the Mexico border in hopes of entering the U.S. in the final hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions are lifted.
Migrants are rushing across the Mexico border in hopes of entering the U.S. in the final hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions are lifted.