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How Chicago’s migrant crisis is testing what ‘sanctuary city’ really means

How Chicago’s migrant crisis is testing what ‘sanctuary city’ really means

FromThe Rundown | Chicago News


How Chicago’s migrant crisis is testing what ‘sanctuary city’ really means

FromThe Rundown | Chicago News

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Thousands of migrants have made their way to Chicago over the last year. Today you’ll hear the stories of one migrant who’s seeking asylum in the city, an attorney who’s trying to help her, a woman who offers clothes and showers to people sleeping outside police stations, and more. WBEZ reporters Mariah Woelfel and Kristen Schorsch discuss what life is like for these migrants, the folks helping them, and what being a “sanctuary city” really means.Reporting in this story was from Mariah Woelfel, Kristen Schorsch, Tessa Weinberg, Claudia Morell and Manuel Martinez. Araceli Gómez-Aldana also contributed. Read their full report here.]]>
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

In bite-sized episodes every weekday, we’ll keep you informed, tickled, geeked, and pondering on Chicago’s news, culture and people. Weekday mornings, stay in the loop with the news, as you take your first sip of adulting for the day. Three afternoons per week -- Monday, Wednesday and Friday -- hear the stories and conversations that shape the Windy City. The Rundown podcast is where curiosity meets FOMO.