Durbin rips Texas Gov. Abbott, says migrant bus arrivals in Chicago are 'cruel and inhumane'

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin has joined a growing chorus of state Democrats who are criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for sending buses of undocumented migrants to Chicago and other major American cities, calling the act "cruel and inhumane."

Chicago buses migrants to Burr Ridge, mayor 'unhappy' village wasn't notified

While Mayor Gary Grasso said he will continue to welcome migrants in Burr Ridge with open arms, he said he would have appreciated a heads up that they'd be coming.

Chicago buses migrants to Burr Ridge, mayor 'unhappy' village wasn't notified
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While Mayor Gary Grasso said he will continue to welcome migrants in Burr Ridge with open arms, he said he would have appreciated a heads up that they'd be coming.

How to help asylum seekers in Chicago

More than 100 migrants sent by the governor of Texas have arrived in Chicago in recent days.

How to help asylum seekers in Chicago
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Chicago has now welcomed 120 migrants from Texas. Many walked for days after fleeing their home countries of Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. Delilah Martinez, CEO and founder of the Mural Movement, joined FOX 32 Chicago to explain how she wants to help.

More migrants arrive in Chicago, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot says they'll be welcomed

"My frustration comes from the actions of the governor of Texas. There could be a level of coordination and cooperation but he chooses to do none of those things. Instead, he chooses to send human beings across the country to an uncertain destination," Lightfoot said on Sunday. “That's unacceptable.”

9 migrants found dead in Texas river, Border Patrol says

Officials made the discovery while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy rains.

Migrants sent by Texas governor arrive in Chicago seeking 'better future'
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Bused from Texas, a group of migrants shipped out to sanctuary cities arrived in Chicago Wednesday night as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott?s plan to send undocumented immigrants into Democrat-led cities.

Migrants sent by Texas governor arrive in Chicago seeking 'better future'

Bused from Texas, a group of migrants shipped out to sanctuary cities arrived in Chicago Wednesday night as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to send undocumented immigrants into Democrat-led cities.

What's next for migrants bussed to Chicago from Texas
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he will continue bussing migrants to sanctuary cities like Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. until the federal government ?does its job and secures the border.?

Migrants settle into Chicago after being bused from Texas border towns
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Nearly a hundred migrants arrived in Chicago Wednesday night and are being housed at the city's Freedom Center as community groups scramble to aid their arrival.

2 buses of migrants arrive in Chicago from Texas
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The buses arrived at Chicago's Union Station at around 7:30 p.m., carrying migrants who crossed the southern border illegally.