Chicago Officials Tell Residents Their Plan to Shelter Migrants in Their Community – It Doesn’t Go Well
Residents of a Chicago community were not pleased when officials revealed plans to convert a former high school into a shelter for migrants. WTTW reported on a community meeting of the South Shore neighborhood in…
Residents of a Chicago community were not pleased when officials revealed plans to convert a former high school into a shelter for migrants.
WTTW reported on a community meeting of the South Shore neighborhood in Chicago when residents learned of the move.
Nubia Willman, chief engagement officer for the city’s Office of Community Engagement, told residents, “What’s important is that we really establish that this is a humanitarian crisis.”
She added, “There’s more than 300 migrants waiting in police stations across the city.”
A video appeared to show a resounding response of community members shouting, “No!”
Alderman Michelle Harris said, “While this crisis may constitute an emergency for the city of Chicago, it does not constitute an emergency for the South Shore community.”
Her comments garnered applause from attendees.