Is downstate Illinois prepared to accept the busloads of migrants arriving from Texas?
Migrants stand in line to receive food from the nonprofit Chi-Care Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Chicago. In the city of Chicago's latest attempt to provide shelter to incoming migrants, several CTA buses were parked in the area of 800 South Desplaines Street to house people in cold winter weather. AP Photo/Erin Hooley
More than 35,000 migrants have been transported from Texas to Chicago, and more are expected to come. Cities continue to debate how much they should help the migrants, which brings up the role of downstate Illinois communities.
GUESTS:
Charlotte Alvarez
Executive Director, The Immigration Project
Judayne Castillo
Recent Arrival Caseworker, The Immigration Project
Isaac Carr
Citizenship Director, Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants & Refugees
Akua Forkuo-Sekyere
Director, New American Welcome Center