Chicago City Council in Turmoil Over Migrant Crisis

A Chicago City Council meeting became heated as aldermen criticized Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration's handling of the migrant crisis and lack of clarity on a $20 million ordinance to help illegal migrants settled in the area. Aldermen complained about a lack of direction for the future, particularly regarding migrant encampments. Lightfoot defended her administration's attempts to keep aldermen informed but acknowledged poor attendance to briefings. Several aldermen are calling for a special meeting to discuss breaking the council from mayoral control.