Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent months.
on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants who have arrived from the southern border in recent weeks.
To handle the recent surge, the city has relied on various departments as well as community-based organizations to provide temporary shelters and respite centers.better, so as we move forward, the City of Chicago will have to bring additional locations online to prepare for the arrival of more individuals and families and to relieve Chicago Police Department districts," the mayor said in a statement.
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