26 victims rescued after human smuggling bust in Texas
A human smuggling operation was uncovered in Bexar County, Texas Thursday night. Sheriff's deputies discovered 26 victims in a false compartment in a trailer.
A human smuggling operation was uncovered in Bexar County, Texas Thursday night. Sheriff's deputies discovered 26 victims in a false compartment in a trailer.
U.S.-Mexico Border latest: Key takeaways from Biden's new executive order
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.
Gage Park reopens facilities a year after closing to house migrants
Since August 2022, Chicago has welcomed more than 42,000 migrants from the southern border. Currently, more than 7,000 are still living in city and state-run shelters.
Since August 2022, Chicago has welcomed more than 42,000 migrants from the southern border. Currently, more than 7,000 are still living in city and state-run shelters.
Gage Park reopens to community members
After being closed for a year, the city has reopened Gage Park facilities to residents.
After being closed for a year, the city has reopened Gage Park facilities to residents.
Johnson welcomes residents back to Gage Park facility
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday closing the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers in an effort to stem the flow of migrants into the country. The move raises questions about local implications, as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials prepare to welcome residents back to Gage Park facilities.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday closing the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers in an effort to stem the flow of migrants into the country. The move raises questions about local implications, as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials prepare to welcome residents back to Gage Park facilities.
Biden to take executive action regarding the southern border
President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order that places restrictions on the number of asylum claims at the Southern border. Both Democrats and Republicans are critical of the President's demands.
President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order that places restrictions on the number of asylum claims at the Southern border. Both Democrats and Republicans are critical of the President's demands.
Biden issues executive order on border security
President Biden has issued a long-expected executive order on security at the US-Mexico border that could lead to a shutdown of asylum processing.
President Biden has issued a long-expected executive order on security at the US-Mexico border that could lead to a shutdown of asylum processing.
$53 billion budget passes Illinois House but Chicago Bears come up empty
The Chicago Bears will not receive any public funding for their stadium plans.
The Chicago Bears will not receive any public funding for their stadium plans.
Trump weighs White House advisory role for Elon Musk: report
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Former President Trump is considering offering billionaire Elon Musk an advisory role in the White House if Trump reclaims the presidency in this fall's election, according to a report.
Chicago Girl Scouts partner with local groups for migrant bike drive
A new collection effort underway to help migrants get around the Chicago area. A local Girl Scout troop is partnering with Refugee Community Connection and Roscoe Village Bikes to host a bike drive this weekend.
A new collection effort underway to help migrants get around the Chicago area. A local Girl Scout troop is partnering with Refugee Community Connection and Roscoe Village Bikes to host a bike drive this weekend.
Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Illinois lawmakers advance $53 billion state budget
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.
Chicago mayor's first year: Balancing progressivism with public pressure
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot ? promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
One year ago today, Johnson took the baton from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot ? promising the most progressive agenda in Chicago history.
Community banquet in Woodlawn welcomes new arrivals
The event served to provide a safe and welcoming space for families who are settling in the area.
The event served to provide a safe and welcoming space for families who are settling in the area.
Woodlawn community provides meals for new arrivals
Since the city's new arrivals mission began, Chicago has become the new home for more than 40,000 migrants from the southern border. The Woodlawn community provided meals to new arrivals to help welcome them to the area.
Since the city's new arrivals mission began, Chicago has become the new home for more than 40,000 migrants from the southern border. The Woodlawn community provided meals to new arrivals to help welcome them to the area.
Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.
Biden administration announces rule aiming to speed up asylum screening process for some migrants
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
The new rule aims to speed up the asylum claims process for some migrants.
Biden Administration to propose changes for asylum seekers
The Biden Administration will unveil new asylum rules intended to fast-track the deportation of some migrants.
The Biden Administration will unveil new asylum rules intended to fast-track the deportation of some migrants.
Chicago's plans for new South Side migrant shelter scrapped
The City of Chicago was considering a site on Canal Street in Canaryville as a possible temporary emergency shelter for new arrivals. The owner of the site was not contacted by the city, and officials are no longer considering the location, according to 11th Ward Ald. Nicole Lee.
The City of Chicago was considering a site on Canal Street in Canaryville as a possible temporary emergency shelter for new arrivals. The owner of the site was not contacted by the city, and officials are no longer considering the location, according to 11th Ward Ald. Nicole Lee.
Pilsen rally calls for work permits for Illinois migrants
Local labor organizations held a rally in Pilsen on Wednesday, calling on the Biden Administration to issue work permits for migrants in Illinois.
Local labor organizations held a rally in Pilsen on Wednesday, calling on the Biden Administration to issue work permits for migrants in Illinois.