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Construction on Brighton Park migrant tent camp to begin Monday, alderwoman says

People, protesting against a proposed migrant tent camp at 38th Street and California Avenue, rally across the street from the site on Nov. 16, 2023, in Chicago.

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, Saturday detailing her opposition to the plans for her ward and said Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office notified

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