Venezuelan migrant shares harrowing journey to Chicago for better life
The woman said she walked through the jungle, many hours each day with her kids on a very difficult journey and is here to find a higher quality of life, to work and help her family members who remain in Venezuela.
Chicago summit brings together over 450 businesses, majority led by women and founders of color
Chicago is known for its culinary diversity and this month, World Business Chicago is hosting the largest venture summit, focused on food.
Chicago shelters overwhelmed as more migrant buses may be on the way
Just two days after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking him to stop bussing migrants to Chicago, it’s possible that more buses are already on the way.
With Chicago migrant shelters at capacity, community members pitch in
The city of Chicago is calling on the community to help arriving asylum seekers.
Lightfoot announces $54M in grants for small businesses, community organizations
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced more economic development grants for Chicago on Tuesday.
Chicago, Texas clash over migrants: 'Shameful but sadly expected'
With word that Texas will once again be sending busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities, including Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparred on Twitter Monday.
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.
Three new libraries headed to the South and West sides
The libraries in Back of the Yards and Humboldt Park will include residential and commercial spaces as a part of the city’s Invest South/West initiative.
Lightfoot to recognize individuals, groups who have made a positive impact in Chicago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recognized individuals and groups on Tuesday who have made a positive impact in the city.
Chicago Fire breaks ground on new training facility despite disapproval from residents
The Chicago Fire Football Club broke ground Tuesday on a new training facility in the Roosevelt Square neighborhood.