Chicago's ICE Presence Got Quieter. The Arrest Numbers Didn't. ICE arrests keep climbing on Chicago's Southwest Side even as the raids get quieter, with legal aid requests nearly doubling in weeks. Latin Times · Jul 10
Details get nailed down for 2 affordable housing deals on South Side The projects in West Englewood and Pilsen are designed for families, helping fill what experts call an unmet need. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023
New affordable housing opens in Pilsen Casa Durango hopes to eventually house 53 families at two locations, part of an effort to stem gentrification in the area. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023
Nonprofit envisions new affordable housing for families at vacant Lower West Side lot The Resurrection Project is seeking a zoning change to allow a seven-story building with 98 units on Ashland Avenue, across from Benito Juarez Community Academy. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 6, 2023
In battle against gentrification, Pilsen residents press for affordable housing A lot at 18th and Peoria streets, vacant for more than 20 years, has long been the focus of affordable housing advocates. A new round of developer proposals will be sought next year. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022
Migrant resettlement deserves more support The Biden administration and Congress should do more to assist and expand local efforts to meet the demands created by busing migrants from Texas to Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2022
Preckwinkle calls for U.S. help as county faces ‘considerable’ health costs for asylum seekers bused from Texas, Florida Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle condemns “cynical, disgraceful tactic” of Southern Republican governors busing asylum seekers to Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2022
Chicago welcomes immigrants bused out of Texas with open arms Nearly 80 people seeking asylum at the U.S. southern border were sent to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as part of his plan to move them to Democrat-led cities; Blasting Abbott’s actions as racist, xenophobic, Lightfoot said, “We’re ready. We are the village.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022
Congress must pass DREAM Act to provide pathway to citizenship We’re in a global contest to attract and retain talent to remain competitive. To that end, providing permanent legal status to “Dreamers” makes sound economic sense. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 20, 2022
Mike Madigan accused by feds of hitting up Ald. Solis to help Madigan’s son win business While Madigan’s family member was not identified by name in the indictment last week, the Sun-Times has learned it is his son, Andrew. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2022