Naperville proposes allowing residents to sign up to house migrants
A suburban lawmaker outside Chicago proposed that residents be able to sign up to host migrants in their homes, noting, "We do have a very affluent community."
A suburban lawmaker outside Chicago proposed that residents be able to sign up to host migrants in their homes, noting, "We do have a very affluent community."
Border talks continue to try and secure southern border
Though lawmakers say they are close to a deal, it is not yet finalized.
Though lawmakers say they are close to a deal, it is not yet finalized.
Chicago mayor's new migrant plan
Thirty-four thousand asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago, and there is no indication that the number of new arrivals is likely to slow any time soon.
Thirty-four thousand asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago, and there is no indication that the number of new arrivals is likely to slow any time soon.
Chicago mayor's new migrant plan revealed
Thirty-four thousand asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago, and there is no indication that the number of new arrivals is likely to slow any time soon.
Thirty-four thousand asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago, and there is no indication that the number of new arrivals is likely to slow any time soon.
Chicago mayor hosts closed-door migrant meeting
On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson convened a closed-door meeting with 25 suburban mayors to discuss the "New Arrivals" program. The meeting, originally scheduled for last Tuesday, was postponed.
On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson convened a closed-door meeting with 25 suburban mayors to discuss the "New Arrivals" program. The meeting, originally scheduled for last Tuesday, was postponed.
Mayors of large U.S. cities call on Biden for help with immigration crisis
The Biden Administration is expecting an earful from some city mayors Friday who are fed up with the nation's immigration crisis as the White House blames Republicans.
The Biden Administration is expecting an earful from some city mayors Friday who are fed up with the nation's immigration crisis as the White House blames Republicans.
Texas escalating border war with White House
At the border, Texas is upping the ante in its showdown with the White House over the flow of migrants into the state. Matt Finn has the story.
At the border, Texas is upping the ante in its showdown with the White House over the flow of migrants into the state. Matt Finn has the story.
Chicago migrant shelter evictions delayed until February due to wintry weather
As hundreds of newly-arrived migrants await placement in a shelter, Chicago leaders are once again delaying shelter evictions due to extreme weather.
As hundreds of newly-arrived migrants await placement in a shelter, Chicago leaders are once again delaying shelter evictions due to extreme weather.
Chicago migrant shelter evictions delayed until February due to wintry weather
As hundreds of newly-arrived migrants await placement in a shelter, Chicago leaders are once again delaying shelter evictions due to extreme weather.
As hundreds of newly-arrived migrants await placement in a shelter, Chicago leaders are once again delaying shelter evictions due to extreme weather.
CPS roundtable calls for more bilingual teachers, services for migrant students
Chicago Public Schools need more bilingual teachers and better wraparound services for migrant students and their families, participants of a roundtable implored on Wednesday.
Chicago Public Schools need more bilingual teachers and better wraparound services for migrant students and their families, participants of a roundtable implored on Wednesday.
Illinois lawmakers who visited Texas border share what they saw
A group of Republican lawmakers that make up the Illinois Freedom Caucus visited the border in Eagle Pass, Texas, earlier this month and on Wednesday, shared what they saw.
A group of Republican lawmakers that make up the Illinois Freedom Caucus visited the border in Eagle Pass, Texas, earlier this month and on Wednesday, shared what they saw.
Texas bus company sues Chicago for restrictive ordinance on migrant drop-offs
A Texas transportation company is suing the City of Chicago for its restrictive ordinance on migrant drop-offs.
A Texas transportation company is suing the City of Chicago for its restrictive ordinance on migrant drop-offs.
Chicago school adapts with Spanish learning model to support migrant families
A number of the migrants arriving in Illinois are families with young children.
A number of the migrants arriving in Illinois are families with young children.
Influx of migrants in Chicago schools
A number of the migrants arriving in Chicago are families with young children. More than 100 of them are new students at Cameron Elementary School to make sure they are getting the best education possible. The school has adopted a Spanish learning model and a committee with the sole focus on supporting the new arrivals.
A number of the migrants arriving in Chicago are families with young children. More than 100 of them are new students at Cameron Elementary School to make sure they are getting the best education possible. The school has adopted a Spanish learning model and a committee with the sole focus on supporting the new arrivals.
Chicago 'pauses' new migrant shelters
As the number of migrants who have arrived in Illinois continues to climb, local lawmakers are clashing over the situation. At the same time, Chicago officials say they are 'pausing' efforts to open additional shelters – and relying on the state to create more beds.
As the number of migrants who have arrived in Illinois continues to climb, local lawmakers are clashing over the situation. At the same time, Chicago officials say they are 'pausing' efforts to open additional shelters – and relying on the state to create more beds.
Chicago 'pauses' new migrant shelters
Chicago officials say they are "pausing" efforts to open additional migrant shelters.
Chicago officials say they are "pausing" efforts to open additional migrant shelters.
Illinois announces additional funding for migrants, but there's a catch
As arctic temperatures sweep the region, Chicago’s migrant situation is intensifying.
As arctic temperatures sweep the region, Chicago’s migrant situation is intensifying.
Illinois announces $17M in additional funding for migrants, but there's a catch
The migrant situation ? also intensifying amid Arctic temperatures. Now, Governor JB Pritzker is offering millions of dollars to suburbs that agree to house new arrivals.
The migrant situation ? also intensifying amid Arctic temperatures. Now, Governor JB Pritzker is offering millions of dollars to suburbs that agree to house new arrivals.
New Lenox mayor says he won't attend Johnson's meeting on migrants: 'You cannot say we're a sanctuary state'
Some suburban mayors, like New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, say they weren't planning on attending anyway.
Some suburban mayors, like New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, say they weren't planning on attending anyway.
Highland Park organizations collaborate to provide care packages for migrants arriving from Texas
Organizations in Highland Park are joining forces to support migrants arriving from the southern border. But, they need your help.
Organizations in Highland Park are joining forces to support migrants arriving from the southern border. But, they need your help.