Illinois Allocates $160 Million for Migrant Aid in Chicago

Funds to Establish Winter Shelters and Provide Rental Assistance Amid Growing Migrant Population

Illinois is allocating $160 million to aid migrants in Chicago during the winter months, with $65 million dedicated to establishing temporary winter shelters.
The funding will also be used to provide rental assistance and paperwork assistance, aiming to help migrants live independently as soon as possible.
Chicago and other U.S. cities are struggling to accommodate a growing migrant population, with roughly 700 new migrants arriving in Chicago each week.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has criticized the city for moving too slowly in addressing the crisis and is urging Congress to address the issue.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced budget cuts and warned of more without state and federal support for the tens of thousands of migrants that have arrived since last spring.