Chicago is set to close five shelters for migrants in the upcoming weeks, relocating nearly 800 individuals, including families, to make way for the reopening of park district buildings hosting summer camps and community events. This move is part of the city's efforts to address the needs of individuals arriving from the U.S. border with Mexico.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the plan to close the park district shelters, citing that they are no longer necessary. The city has seen over 37,000 migrants arriving since 2022, with many coming from Venezuela due to the social, political, and economic crisis in the country.
