Chicago becomes latest stop for migrants bused from Texas by Gov. Abbott. Mayor Lightfoot spokesman says new arrivals are welcome
CHICAGO — Approximately 60 migrants coming from Texas were dropped off at Chicago’s Union Station on Wednesday night, officials said. Ryan Johnson, a representative for Mayor Lori Lightfoot, confirmed the information. “Today, the City of Chicago received confirmation that approximately 60 migrants were traveling to Chicago by way of Texas,” Johnson said in a tweet. “Chicago is a welcoming city ...
by Rosemary Sobol, Shanzeh Ahmad, Gregory Pratt and Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune
Aug 31, 2022
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CHICAGO — Approximately 60 migrants coming from Texas were dropped off at Chicago’s Union Station on Wednesday night, officials said.
Ryan Johnson, a representative for Mayor Lori Lightfoot, confirmed the information.
“Today, the City of Chicago received confirmation that approximately 60 migrants were traveling to Chicago by way of Texas,” Johnson said in a tweet.
“Chicago is a welcoming city and
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