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The recent surge of international migrants arriving in Illinois has brought with it a host of new challenges for state and local officials. Those range from filling their most basic needs like emergency food, clothing and shelter, to more complex issues like lining them up with basic health care, financial assistance and other social services.
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On Tuesday, county board members voted to table a resolution that would declare Woodford County as a non-sanctuary county for migrants in the country illegally.
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It's getting harder, not easier, to find housing in Bloomington-Normal, according to an updated report from the McLean County Housing Coalition on area housing and homelessness.
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In total, 361 nonprofits, including the Normal-based Immigration Project, were awarded grants through a year-long, three-part review process of more than 6,000 applicants.
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The expected program expenditures have declined by $60 million since August.
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The letter penned by Democratic governors said political machinations are delaying much-needed help for their states and cities — and they urged the passage of President Joe Biden’s $110 billion request for wartime aid and border security.
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The McLean County Board on Thursday rejected a proposal calling for the board to oppose tax-supported services for certain groups of immigrants. The 13-to-7 vote followed nearly two hours of public comments before a standing room-only crowd.
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The state of Illinois has set up a new intake center in Chicago for migrants brought to the state. McLean County Emergency Management Agency Director Cathy Beck says the county would arrange transportation for migrants to travel to the intake center if buses arrive in McLean County.
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Republican Chuck Erickson of Bloomington said the county can’t be sure that all migrants who could be brought to McLean County are seeking political asylum and some may pose a safety threat.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted to move ahead with an investigation of potential impeachable offenses by President Biden. All House Republicans did so.