Controversy Erupts Over Chicago College's Plan to House Migrants.

TL;DR
The city of Chicago plans to turn Wilbur Wright College's gym into a temporary shelter for up to 400 migrants, as the city faces a "humanitarian crisis" due to the influx of Central and South American migrants. The plan drew both support and pushback from neighbors at a community meeting, with some questioning the decision-making process and potential negative impact on the neighborhood. The shelter will provide cots, health care, showers, mental health support, and other services, and will be monitored by 24/7 security. The city hopes to find permanent housing for families before they have to leave in August.
Topics:nationpolitics#chicago#community-meeting#immigration#migrant-shelter#politics#wilbur-wright-college
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- Tensions flare over plan to house migrants at Chicago's Wilbur Wright College CBS Chicago
- Residents sound off at city meeting on plan to move migrants to Wilbur Wright College during summer WGN News
- Plan to house migrants at Chicago gym met with both boos, support Chicago Tribune
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presiding over City Council meeting, expected to address migrant crisis WLS-TV
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