Chicago City Council vote on funding to help migrants delayed
Inside the City Council chambers, it was momentous for Johnson who opened his first meeting as mayor, but outside, it was a different story.
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Chicago City Council vote on funding to help migrants delayed amid growing tensions
While Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over his first Chicago City Council meeting on Wednesday and even got his "unity plan" to reorganize the body approved, it was not all smooth sailing. The City Council was expected to vote on Wednesday on $51 million of new funding to house the migrants, but the vote was delayed. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos was at City Hall where frustrations boiled over from those opposing the plan.
Tensions flare over plan to house migrants at Wilbur Wright College
Ald. Nick Sposato (38th) said that come June 1, hundreds of migrants will be relocated to Wright College to alleviate the crowds at police stations.
Tensions flare over plan to house migrants at Chicago's Wilbur Wright College
Tensions ran high on the Northwest Side where residents got the chance to voice their opinions about the city opening a new migrant shelter, this time at Wilbur Wright College. CBS 2's Chris Tye was at the heated debate on Tuesday night between those wanting to offer help and those worried about footing the bill.
Tense discussions before meeting on housing migrants at Chicago college
The City of Chicago is planning to turn Wilbur Wright College into a shelter for hundreds of migrants. People on the Northwest Side are getting a chance to voice their opinions on the plan. CBS 2's Chris Tye is at the meeting to hear what residents are saying.
Meeting to be held on housing migrants at Wilbur Wright College
Tuesday's meeting will be held at the college at 6 p.m.
Meeting to be held Tuesday on housing migrants at Wilbur Wright College
On Tuesday night, residents in Chicago's Northwest Side will get a chance to voice their support or concerns about housing migrants at Wilbur Wright College.
As many as 60 migrant children enroll in Chicago Public Schools
Of those kids, 10 of them are in high school and 50 have been spread out among three elementary schools.
As many as 60 migrant children enroll in Chicago Public Schools
As many as 60 children staying at a temporary migrant shelter in Little Village have been enrolled in Chicago Public Schools.
Migrants in Chicago to temporarily be relocated to Wright College
A police source said there are nearly 800 migrants at police stations across the city.
Migrants in Chicago to temporarily be relocated to Wright College
A police source said there are nearly 800 migrants at police stations across the city.
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Yatsiev Camila Velasquez Ramon, 18, has been living at the police station for the past three days with her 2-year-old daughter.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot steps in to help family from Colombia at police station
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South Loop Church helps migrants staying in crowded police station
One single mother from Venezuela and her four kids moved into the 1st District police station two weeks ago.
Near South Side Chicago Church helps migrants staying in crowded police station
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100 migrants living in Near West District police station
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Gold Coast restaurant Café Sophie helping feed asylum seekers in Chicago
Café Sophie has partnered with a Chicago alderman to serve 100 meals to migrants once a week, and they're encouraging other restaurants to join in on their effort.
Café Sophie helping feed asylum seekers in Chicago
A Gold Coast restaurant is using its kitchen for good. Café Sophie has partnered with a Chicago alderman to serve 100 meals to migrants once a week, and they're encouraging other restaurants to join in on their effort.
Gold Coast café steps in to help feed migrants
Café Sophie at 847 N. State St. has partnered with Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) to serve 100 free meals to migrants once a week for the foreseeable future.
Local café steps in to help feed migrants
Café Sophie at 847 N. State St. has partnered with Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) to serve 100 free meals to migrants once a week for the foreseeable future.
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Johnson said he has been briefed on the migrant issue, but on Tuesday, He saw firsthand how the arrival of migrants is straining many city resources.
Mayor Johnson visits migrant respite center, learns firsthand about crisis
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Migrants arriving in Chicago are in need. Here's how to donate
The most frequently requested items are products like shampoo, deodorant, first aid, medication, and everyday items like blankets, clothes, and shoes.
Migrants arriving in Chicago in need of basic supplies, clothes and more
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