Category: Uncategorized

FYI: *Tonight* at 6:30pm, WTTW is hosting a screening and discussion event at their studios, introducing Firsthand: Homeless – The Migrant Experience. Find out more and RSVP here.  The Record North Shore: No migrant buses have arrived in Wilmette since May — and zero in Chicagoland since June 14, officials say Borderless: Leaving Venezuela: Omar And Alejandra’s Search For A …

Chicago Tribune: A migrant family felt ‘blessed’ to be picked for a state rental program. They were given units that seemed unlivable — with a difficult choice. CBS News: As number of migrants in Chicago shelters decline, officials prepare for future arrivals Fox News: What would a President Pritzker do on immigration, border crisis? National News Financial Times (Opinion): Immigrants …

CBS Chicago: Chicago closes Daley College migrant shelter as city’s asylum seeker population continues to drop Chicago Tribune: With climate change coming, Chicago’s current migrant influx ‘only going to be the beginning’ (share link) CWB Chicago: Gunman shoots man outside migrant shelter near the Salt Shed Fox News: Venezuelan migrants allegedly choke, rob Chicago man on train, video shows National …

CBS2 – Undocumented immigrants now eligible for standard Illinois driver’s licenses with “federal limits” WGN9 – New driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants aims to remove ‘Scarlet Letter’ stigma Telemundo – ¿Qué debes saber sobre la licencia de conducir estándar para indocumentados en Illinois? Chicago Tribune – Changes to driver’s license eligibility for immigrants, gas tax hike on tap July 1 …

Borderless – How To Apply For Financial Assistance As An Undocumented Student Block Club Chicago – Illinois Funds 2 More Migrant Shelters On South Side Fox 32 – New migrant shelters to open in Midway, Hyde Park National News Washington Post – 4.1 million migrants: Where they’re from, where they live in the U.S. CNN – Migrant apprehensions have dropped …

CBS Chicago – State to open 2 new migrant shelters in Chicago to house nearly 2,000 people WBEZ/The Rundown – Venezuelan migrants face xenophobia in Colombia and Chicago Univision – Inmigración, ¿tema clave para las elecciones presidenciales de noviembre? Un experto analiza WTTW – New WTTW Documentary Series Explores Asylum-Seekers Working to Making New Lives in Chicago CWBChicago – Migrant …

FYI: WTTW will hold a screening and discussion event for their new series, “Firsthand: Homeless – The Migrant Experience”, on July 10, 2024 at the WTTW studios. RSVP here.  Special Report from the Chicago Sun-Times: Why we traveled to Toronto to learn about immigration  “This spring, the Chicago Sun-Times traveled to Toronto to explore how the country’s approach to immigration …

Chicago Sun-Times column by Neil Steinberg: Cruelty to immigrants a game all can play — even immigrants “Why would a company selling ethnic food harass people living in the migrant shelter across the street?” Chicago Tribune: One migrant worker’s effort to claim workers’ comp, a right all workers have despite immigration status (share link) Block Club Chicago: Here’s What ‘Dreamers’ …

FYI: On Monday, June 24, WTTW is launching a new series, “Firsthand: Homeless – The Migrant Experience.” You can watch the trailer here. Borderless: What You Need To Know About The New Protections For Undocumented Spouses Of U.S. Citizens NBC Chicago: For one Illinois congresswoman, President Biden’s immigration action is personal CBS Chicago: Rep. Delia Ramirez talks Biden’s new policy …

ABC Chicago: Opposition grows to Chicago migrants eviction policy for shelter stays, many ask mayor to reconsider “The Little Village Community Council is calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson to end a policy forcing migrant families to leave city shelters after 60 days.” Axios Chicago: Latino Caucus wants evictions halted at migrant shelters NBC Chicago: Recent lawsuit sheds light on how …