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As Chicago continues to see buses of asylum seekers arriving on a daily basis, numerous suburbs are also left passing ordinances as they too see drop-offs...

The mayors of Chicago, New York City and Denver have renewed pleas for more federal help over the growing number of asylum-seekers arriving in their cities.

CHICAGO — The mayors of Chicago, New York City and Denver renewed pleas Wednesday for more federal help and coordination with Texas over the growing number of asylum-seekers arriving in their cities by bus and plane. The mayors’ requests come as U.S. cities have struggled to manage the increasing number

Ahead of the Christmas weekend, officials in Grundy County erected two digital signs along Interstate 55 that aimed to deter buses carrying migrants from stopping in the county, which recently passed a resolution declaring it a “non-sanctuary county for immigration.” The signs, placed near two northbound exits — one by Dwight and the other by Gardner — read: “NO MIGRANT BUSES THIS EXIT.” They ...

The Jasper Newton Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Jasper County – Maggie Maienbrook of Rensselaer Central High School.

Mayor Adams detailed an executive order on Wednesday requesting buses arrive only between 8:30 a.m. and noon on weekdays at a single drop-off site, and...

On foot and by donkey cart, thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza

US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill

On foot and by donkey cart, thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza

Chicago, New York, Denver mayors: cities almost at capacity with migrants