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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Emmanuel Camarillo

State lawmakers approve sending $20 million to Chicago for care, housing of migrants

Some immigrants from Venezuela eat fast food on a bus outside Chicago’s Union Station Aug. 31, 2022, after arriving from Texas. (Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times)

Chicago is set to receive $20 million from the state to care for migrants arriving in the city.

On Jan. 10, state lawmakers passed an appropriations bill containing the millions for costs associated with “shelter, transportation, basic health and first aid, food” and other needs for asylum seekers. The bill is awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.

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