'Slap in the face': South Shore residents outraged over migrant housing plan
“It is a slap in the face that we as citizens of the United States of America do not have the resources and support but you're gonna bring people who are not citizens here in our community in our buildings that we pay taxes for that you took away from us?" said Natasha Dunn. “That is completely unacceptable. We are in a humanitarian crisis right now. So Black people in Chicago are bleeding on the streets!"
“It is a slap in the face that we as citizens of the United States of America do not have the resources and support but you're gonna bring people who are not citizens here in our community in our buildings that we pay taxes for that you took away from us?" said Natasha Dunn. “That is completely unacceptable. We are in a humanitarian crisis right now. So Black people in Chicago are bleeding on the streets!"
Former Chicago high school could be turned into shelter for migrants
A meeting will be held tonight to determine the future of South Shore High School as migrants are being sent to Chicago from Texas.
A meeting will be held tonight to determine the future of South Shore High School as migrants are being sent to Chicago from Texas.
Chicago's Brands Park to be used as temporary housing for asylum seekers
Spring programming at Brands Park in Avondale will be moved to alternative locations. The park will temporarily house migrants that are being bused to Chicago from Texas by the busload.
Spring programming at Brands Park in Avondale will be moved to alternative locations. The park will temporarily house migrants that are being bused to Chicago from Texas by the busload.
Chicago moves spring programs to house migrants in Avondale, impacting children
Chicago's migrant crisis is now affecting children's programs in the park district.
Chicago's migrant crisis is now affecting children's programs in the park district.
Chicago waiting for possible arrival of migrants
The city has been preparing for more arrivals of migrants as the restrictions at the Mexico boarder are expected to be loosened. The Texas governor says he will keep sending migrants to Chicago even after Lightfoot said the city's services are overwhelmed.
The city has been preparing for more arrivals of migrants as the restrictions at the Mexico boarder are expected to be loosened. The Texas governor says he will keep sending migrants to Chicago even after Lightfoot said the city's services are overwhelmed.
South Shore leaders left out of city’s plan to convert high school into shelter for families seeking asylum
Community leaders in South Shore say they were left in the dark about plans to convert a shuttered high school into a shelter for families seeking asylum as Chicago experiences a surge in immigration.
Community leaders in South Shore say they were left in the dark about plans to convert a shuttered high school into a shelter for families seeking asylum as Chicago experiences a surge in immigration.
Chicago shelters overwhelmed as more migrant buses may be on the way
Just two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, it’s possible that more buses are already on the way.
Just two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, it’s possible that more buses are already on the way.
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.