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Migrants Will Move Into Portage Park’s St. Bartholomew This Month
The Archdiocese of Chicago is leasing the former school building to the city at no cost. The shelter will house only migrant families, starting in mid-April.
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Block Club Chicago and Borderless Magazine followed 10 of the thousands of Venezuelan migrants sent to Chicago as part of Texas Gov. Abbott’s political stunt this year.
Block Club Chicago y Borderless Magazine siguieron a 10 de los miles de migrantes venezolanos enviados a Chicago como parte de la maniobra política del gobernador de Texas, Abbott, este año.
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Mayor Wants $70 Million More For Migrants Months After Critics Warned Budget Was Too Low
Supporters say migrants could end up living in police stations and on the street again if the money isn’t approved, but critics say they believe migrants have been prioritized over longtime residents.
City Would Have To Publish Data On Migrant Shelter Evictions Under Proposed Ordinance
The weekly reports will include information such as the evicted person’s age, gender, country of origin and how long they stayed at a shelter. The ordinance heads to City Council for a vote April 17.
Alderpeople, Advocates Urge Mayor To End Migrant Evictions
Eight migrants have been evicted from city shelters since Sunday, a city spokesperson said. A coalition of alderpeople asked Mayor Brandon Johnson to end a 60-day shelter stay limit that went into effect this month.
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How A Humboldt Park School Is Helping Parents Learn English And Gain Confidence
Parents of Lowell Elementary School students are taking an English literacy class at the school to boost their chances of getting a job, going to college and helping their kids with homework.
City Rolls Out New Measles Vaccination Policy At Pilsen Migrant Shelter
The new policy, which will affect about 50 migrant children, says kids must stay out of childcare and school until 21 days after they are fully vaccinated.
5 Migrant Shelters At Park District Field Houses Will Close, Park Programs To Resume
Migrants will start moving into new shelters Saturday, according to the Mayor’s Office. A full schedule of programs is expected to return to the field houses this summer.