Illinois lawmakers to go head-to-head over state budget
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was to deliver his sixth budget address on Wednesday – while his own office predicts a deficit of hundreds of millions of dollars. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was to deliver his sixth budget address on Wednesday – while his own office predicts a deficit of hundreds of millions of dollars. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero had been staying with his family at the migrant shelter at 21st and Halsted streets.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office reported Friday that Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero died of sepsis due to an infection with streptococcus pyogenes – the bacterium that causes strep throat – with COVID-19 and other viral infections contributing.
The state, county, and city all came together discuss how much they can pool to pay for the migrant mission this year. They came up with an estimate of $321 million through the end of 2024.
The state committed the money, as did the county – but there was no word from the city Thursday. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Gladys Ibanez Olea, 34, was charged on Tuesday with multiple felonies, including human trafficking and involuntary servitude. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Gladys Ibanez Olea, 34, was charged on Tuesday with multiple felonies, including human trafficking and involuntary servitude.
New numbers show the city has spent $194.5 million on migrant-related vendors from October 2022 to the present month.
Everything in the store in Logan Square is free, thanks to volunteers. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
From shoes and clothes to children's and household items, it is a one-stop shop.
The New Neighbors Campaign will connect volunteers to service opportunities both in and out of shelters by using a website called "The Hub."
The New Neighbors Campaign will connect volunteers to service opportunities both in and out of shelters by using a website called “The Hub.”
A group of 17 businesses has been feeding thousands of migrants a day thanks to state funding and private donations to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
The $118 billion national security package was unveiled Sunday night. It would also give the president new powers to expel migrants.
Community groups, activists and labor unions joined together calling for solidarity and support for migrants.
Community groups, activists and labor unions joined together calling for solidarity and support for migrants.
Oak Park opened its doors to recently-arrived migrants late last year.
The Village of Oak Park received a nearly $2 million grant to help migrants. Oak Park opened its doors to recently-arrived migrants late last year.
"So if the motive, which is creating this crime at least, is people who are looking to get a card so they can get a job."
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said they're part of a wild scheme they just busted. The ringleaders would reward migrants for shoplifting by giving them documents so they could then get legitimate jobs.
Thousands of migrants who had been facing a Thursday deadline to move out of shelters will now be able to stay at least until mid-March.
Thousands of migrants who had been facing a Thursday deadline to move out of shelters will now be able to stay at least until mid-March. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
There are three ways in which a migrant can qualify to legally work in the U.S.
The number of migrants in Chicago who have been approved for temporary protective status and a work permit is growing. The City of Chicago began a partnership on Nov. 9 with the federal government, state government, and The Resurrection Project, a nonprofit organization, to help migrants apply for work permits so they can legally get a job.
The number of migrants in Chicago who have been approved for temporary protective status and a work permit is growing. The City of Chicago began a partnership on Nov. 9 with the federal government, state government, and The Resurrection Project, a nonprofit organization, to help migrants apply for work permits so they can legally get a job.
