New temporary shelter in Pilsen could welcome asylum-seekers as early as Tuesday

Plans to open temporary migrant shelter in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood sparked a heated discussion at a meeting on Monday night, the latest escalation in the ongoing migrant crisis. The proposed shelter, inside a former warehouse at 22nd and Halsted, could welcome asylum-seekers in the coming days. “The city of Chicago has 17,000 new neighbors. 29,000 Ukrainian refugees. We believe that…

At Monday’s community meeting, nearby residents raised a number of objections, while others looked for ways to be a part of the solution.Plans to open temporary migrant shelter in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood sparked a heated discussion at a meeting on Monday night, the latest escalation in the ongoing migrant crisis.

“The city of Chicago has 17,000 new neighbors. 29,000 Ukrainian refugees. We believe that we are a sanctuary city and as such we are acting with compassion and care but we cannot do it alone,” said Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez of the city's 25th Ward. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly“We have property taxes that have doubled and tripled during the same period of time, so we want to make sure that we prioritize their needs as well,” said Sigcho-Lopez.

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