Chicago will end its migrant mission on Dec. 31, mayor says – NBC Chicago
Oct 21, 2024 · After two years and half a billion dollars spent, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday that the city's migrant mission would effectively end Dec. 31. The city's …
Recent lawsuit sheds light on how Chicago migrant funds are …
Jun 17, 2024 · Since August of 2022, more than 42,000 migrants have made their way to Chicago. The lion’s share of the money – nearly $253 million – has gone to one private …
Chicago closes final dedicated migrant shelter, moves to ‘unified ...
Dec 31, 2024 · More than 50,000 migrants have come to Chicago since August 2022, when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began busing migrants out of his state. At the height of the crisis, the …
Why are migrants coming to Illinois and Chicago? – NBC Chicago
Oct 5, 2023 · Thousands of migrants have been arriving in Illinois and Chicago for more than a year and new warnings claim thousands more could be sent to the region in the coming days …
Chicago's response to migrant influx stirs longstanding …
Apr 19, 2024 · Chicago is one of several big American cities grappling with a surge of migrants. With help from state and federal funds, the city has spent more than $300 million to provide …
Migrants in Chicago after Trump raids: ‘We will continue working, …
2 days ago · Migrants during a religious service at a church in Chicago, on January 26. Vincent Alban (REUTERS) Bonifacio, who arrived in Chicago 34 years ago with his wife and two …
Tensions flare between Chicago and White House over migrant crisis - CNN
Oct 3, 2023 · Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson confronted top White House officials late Sunday, demanding they take fast and concrete steps to address a …
Chicago moves thousands of migrants from shelters into homes
Mar 1, 2024 · More than eight months after state and city leaders said they wanted to help thousands of migrants find homes in Chicago, the government assistance program covering …
Chicago evicts migrants from North Elston Shelter, Gage Park …
Mar 17, 2024 · Chicago enacted its 60-day migrant residence policy Sunday at the Gage Park Fieldhouse, North Elston and Wadsworth shelters, evicting three people.
Illinois temporarily places hundreds of migrants in Chicago hotel …
Dec 24, 2023 · CHICAGO (CBS) – The state of Illinois is responding to the recent influx of asylum seekers by placing them in temporary hotel rooms in Chicago.