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.
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.
101 new US citizens sworn in at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet
A special ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.
A special ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.
101 new US citizens sworn in at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet
A naturalization ceremony welcomed 101 new U.S. citizens Tuesday.
A naturalization ceremony welcomed 101 new U.S. citizens Tuesday.
Illinois, city of Chicago developing 'one system initiative' for homeless, migrants: report
The Chicago Tribune reported that Illinois and the city of Chicago will partner to create the one-system initiative designed to streamline the response to homelessness and new arrivals.
The Chicago Tribune reported that Illinois and the city of Chicago will partner to create the one-system initiative designed to streamline the response to homelessness and new arrivals.
Chicago City Council OKs $70 million in additional migrant funding
City Council members on Friday approved $70 million in surplus spending that, with assistance from the county and state, is expected to cover expenses through the end of the year to care for the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the southern U.S. border.
City Council members on Friday approved $70 million in surplus spending that, with assistance from the county and state, is expected to cover expenses through the end of the year to care for the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago from the southern U.S. border.
Chicago City Council passes 2 major spending plans, including $70M for migrant mission
The Chicago City Council has passed two major spending plans ? a $70 million for the city's migrant mission and a $1.25 billion affordable housing bond.
The Chicago City Council has passed two major spending plans ? a $70 million for the city's migrant mission and a $1.25 billion affordable housing bond.
Cook County reallocates $70 million to support migrants' needs
There's been a shift in funding for migrants living in Cook County.
There's been a shift in funding for migrants living in Cook County.
Cook County reallocates $70 million to support migrants' needs
There's been a shift in funding for migrants living in Cook County.
There's been a shift in funding for migrants living in Cook County.
Chicago City Council to debate additional $70M in migrant funding today
Chicago City Council is expected to discuss a proposal for $70 million more in migrant funding.
Chicago City Council is expected to discuss a proposal for $70 million more in migrant funding.
Health officials provide update on Chicago measles outbreak
Health officials gathered together Tuesday to discuss the ongoing measles outbreak in the state of Illinois and city of Chicago.
Health officials gathered together Tuesday to discuss the ongoing measles outbreak in the state of Illinois and city of Chicago.
City Council committee approves $70M in new funding for migrants
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to dedicate more funding to caring for migrants across the city. His plan has cleared the first hurdle Monday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to dedicate more funding to caring for migrants across the city. His plan has cleared the first hurdle Monday.