Chicago City Council approves $51 million to help migrants sent from border
Posted on AllSides May 31st, 2023
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The Chicago City Council voted to approve $51 million in spending to help with the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday. Chicago aldermen voted to approve the measure by a vote of 34-13, according to FOX 32, noting that there was contentious debate before the spending was eventually approved. Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement that the funding is necessary and will go toward resources for migrants, including food, housing, and staffing. "Chicago is facing a humanitarian crisis as individuals and families continue to be sent here and other...