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Migrants suspected of battering, threatening officers at CPD’s 12th District station

Several asylum-seekers were taken into custody in incidents that occurred this week on the Near West Side.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

A day with Chicago migrants and the people trying to help them

As of last week, more than 770 people were staying in police stations in Chicago and three dozen were at O’Hare Airport, waiting for a spot in shelters already housing more than 5,260 people.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

Could housing migrants at 12th District police station lead to better community relations?

The 12th District police station feels like a community center since migrants have moved in. Once our new arrivals have more permanent accommodations, hopefully police stations will keep some of the feeling of goodwill for everyone.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023