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.
Lightfoot blasts Texas governor in letter about migrants: 'lack of consideration'
More migrant buses could be headed to Chicago as early as Monday.
More migrant buses could be headed to Chicago as early as Monday.
Chicago aldermen push for more funding amid reports of migrants sleeping inside police stations
Four-hundred and sixteen migrants have arrived in Chicago since August of last year, each of whom are costing the city $7,000 per month.
Four-hundred and sixteen migrants have arrived in Chicago since August of last year, each of whom are costing the city $7,000 per month.
Aldermen seek federal funds to help with influx of migrants in Chicago
With America's migrant crisis expected to go from bad to worse, Chicago city leaders are calling for help.
With America's migrant crisis expected to go from bad to worse, Chicago city leaders are calling for help.
Proposed bill would reinforce US border, limit asylum
The US is preparing for an influx of migrants once the "Title 42" Covid policy is lifted in two weeks.
The US is preparing for an influx of migrants once the "Title 42" Covid policy is lifted in two weeks.
Chicago aldermen push for more funding amid reports of migrants sleeping inside police stations
Four-hundred and sixteen migrants have been in Chicago since August of last year, each of whom are costing the city $7,000 per month.
Four-hundred and sixteen migrants have been in Chicago since August of last year, each of whom are costing the city $7,000 per month.
Border Patrol seizes $900K in meth disguised as candy, food
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
More than 100 pounds of methamphetamines were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border after authorities found the drugs disguised as candy and hidden in canned food.
New Illinois bill would allow DACA recipients to become police officers
A bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops is gaining bipartisan support in Springfield
A bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops is gaining bipartisan support in Springfield
Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
In the video, a Texas National Guard soldier rushes to help a child alone on a floatation device in Eagle Pass, Texas.
39 dead after migrants lit their own mattresses on fire in protest against their deportation: Mexico
This was one of the deadliest incidents at an immigration facility in Mexico's history.
This was one of the deadliest incidents at an immigration facility in Mexico's history.
Migrants fearing deportation start fire at Mexico detention center, killing at least 39
Migrants fearing deportation set mattresses ablaze at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico, starting a fire that killed at least 39 people.
Migrants fearing deportation set mattresses ablaze at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico, starting a fire that killed at least 39 people.
Migrants fearing deportation start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40, president says
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
ICE arrests 6 people living in Chicagoland with criminal convictions during nationwide sting
Six non-U.S. citizens living in the Chicago area were taken into custody by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement this month as part of a nationwide operation.
Six non-U.S. citizens living in the Chicago area were taken into custody by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement this month as part of a nationwide operation.
'Healthy Illinois For All' bill would provide more healthcare coverage for low-income residents, immigrants
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
'Healthy Illinois For All' bill would provide more healthcare coverage for low-income residents
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
Providing more health coverage is the focus of a new Illinois bill for low-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
Lightfoot, aldermen have heated exchange over Chicago migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Some Chicago aldermen rip into Lightfoot for her handling of migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
Tensions flare at Chicago City Council meeting over Lightfoot's handling of migrant crisis
Chicago Alderwoman Jeannette Taylor is calling for a hearing on the issue before Mayor Lightfoot is out of office.
Chicago Alderwoman Jeannette Taylor is calling for a hearing on the issue before Mayor Lightfoot is out of office.
Tensions flare at City Council meeting over Lightfoot's handling of migrant crisis
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.
There were fireworks among Chicago City Council members on Wednesday over $20 million from the state to help migrants.