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Chicago Mayor Faces Questions About Migrants and ARPA funds

Chicago is a sanctuary city where federal immigration laws are not enforced, a policy Johnson said will remain despite some public support for repealing that status. #chicago #sanctuarycity #migrants

State and County Announce $250 Million Commitment to Help Close Budget Gap in Asylum Seeker Response

The Governor and President are pledging a combined investment of over $250 million to help close this gap. #migrants #cookcounty #illinois

Gov. Pritzker Announces Additional Funding to Municipalities to Support Migrant Crisis

To distribute the funds, IDHS is partnering with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC), which provides management oversight in the form of a competitive solicitation process. #migrants

State Provides Update on New Landing Zone, Shelter Site for Asylum Seekers

As the border continues to see a significant increase in arrivals – many of whom will make their way to Illinois... #migrants

State Deploys Additional Resources to Support Migrants

Funding for the hotels will come from the additional $160 million Governor Pritzker announced in November to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis... #migrants

Gov. Pritzker Announces $41.5 Million in Grant Awards for Municipalities Serving Asylum Seekers

The Illinois General Assembly and Gov. Pritzker appropriated $42,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to provide support to local municipalities... #migrants

Biden Administration Responds to Calls From Pritzker, Other Leaders, for Help in Migrant Crisis

Federal law still requires asylum seekers to wait six months after filing their claim before they can apply for a work permit, officially known as an Employment Authorization Document... #migrants

Illinois Leaders Call on Federal Government to Help With Migrant Surge

More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago from the southern border over the past nine months, which has resulted in taxpayer funding going towards addressing the influx #migrants

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