

“Job number one for us is ensuring the health, safety and welfare of our residents and our entire community," Johnson said. Johnson said the village does not have an official role in managing plans that will accompany what happens next with the individuals, but noted that the village will continue to work with local agencies to address concerns.

"We will respond with essential services while these individuals navigate the next steps of their journey and our community partners have been working diligently to provide a safety net."Īccording to the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois is in charge of transporting migrants and mitigating those efforts. "We understand that many are fleeing violent, traumatic, or otherwise unstable environments," the statement continued. "We are welcoming them and we will not turn our backs on those who need our help the most." "This is such an important moment for Chicago as our city has been a sanctuary for thousands of newcomers," Lightfoot said in a statement earlier.

More asylum-seekers are expected to continuously arrive in the state, city officials said. Useful to community scientists or air quality professionals alike, PurpleAir sensors are easy to. After Texas Bused Migrants to Chicago, What to Know About the Program Lightfoot Calls ‘Racist'Ĭhicago said Saturday it has welcomed a total of approximately 364 migrants from the Texas border since Aug. Real time measurement of air quality on a public map.
