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 and months.
Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights - City of Chicago
The Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights is dedicated to improving services and engaging Chicago’s diverse immigrant and refugee communities through enhanced collaboration with community organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector.
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 housing, health care and more to over 38,000 mostly South American migrants.
Chicago mayor affirms officers won’t aid Trump’s immigration
Jan 21, 2025 · Over the weekend, plans that some immigrants living in Chicago without legal status would be among the first targeted were leaked. The city of about 2.6 million people drew national attention...
ICE Chicago immigration raids today: Mayor Brandon Johnson …
Jan 28, 2025 · ICE has detained at least 100 across the Chicago area in immigration raids as Mayor Brandon Johnson defends the city's welcoming ordinance.
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 migrant shelter...
Chicago to begin shutting down separate migrant shelter system
Oct 22, 2024 · Chicago will begin to transition out of operating a separate migrant shelter system this week and will move toward “a unified sheltering system to serve all Chicagoans” by the new year ...
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 migrant crisis they...
Resources for Chicago Immigrants and Refugees
Resources for Chicago Immigrants and Refugees The Office of New Americans welcomes all immigrants and refugees to their new home. Our resource flyer is offered in the following languages:
New to Chicago? Here are resources for immigrants, asylum …
Feb 14, 2025 · Chicago is a sanctuary city, which means local police do not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration enforcement. However, ICE still operates in the city.