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Chicago will start to build an immigrant tent camp in Brighton Park this week after construction was stalled over chemical contamination and protesters staging multiple rallies at the site. On Tuesday, workers will start to lay down materials and take measurements for the construction process, according to Ronnie Reese, spokesman for Mayor Brandon Johnson. FEDERAL
Despite opposition from neighbors and City Council members, construction of Chicago’s first tent encampment to house migrants during the cold winter months will begin Monday in Brighton Park, according to a Southwest Side alderwoman. Ald. Julia Ramirez, 12th, released a letter Saturday detailing her opposition to the plans for her ward and said Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office notified her ...
A lawsuit from two Chicago residents over the city's migrant housing crisis will be in court Monday.
Construction of Chicago’s first large tent encampment for migrants will not start Monday after all as environmental assessments continue, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration said after the site’s alderman over the weekend again objected to the work proceeding. Following an announcement Saturday from Ald. Julia Ramirez, 12th, that GardaWorld Federal Services — a private security firm the ...
CHICAGO — Construction of Chicago’s first large tent encampment for migrants will not start Monday after all as environmental assessments continue, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration said after the site’s alderman over the weekend again objected to the work proceeding. Following an announcement Saturday from Alderman Julia Ramirez, 12th Ward, that GardaWorld Federal Services — a private ...