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The announcement comes as state, county and city officials say they need another $321 million to continue providing housing and services to migrants this year, a news release said.
Thursday’s vote — after an emotional debate that forced Mayor Brandon Johnson call for decorum four times — reaffirms the Council’s symbolic commitment to police reform and accountability, but the victory for Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies may be both short lived and pyrrhic.
The Haven on Lincoln will offer social services and prioritize neighbors already in the area. Most will be referred to the organization from Swedish Hospital, the local police station and other groups.
CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson preempted an outcry from migrants and their supporters Monday, announcing he would not enforce a looming Thursday deadline to start kicking recent arrivals out of city-run shelters. On the eve of a Chicago City Council hearing called to probe conditions at the city’s migrant landing zone and shelters and days before thousands were scheduled to be evicted from ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson preempted an outcry from migrants and their supporters Monday, announcing he would not enforce a looming Thursday deadline to start kicking recent arrivals out of city-run shelters. On the eve of a Chicago City Council hearing called to probe conditions at the city’s migrant landing zone and shelters and days before thousands were scheduled to be evicted from the ...