Chicago ‘trying to get ahead’ as buses transporting migrants ramp up
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
October 4, 20234m 0s
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Show Notes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is overwhelmed as they try to house a recent influx of migrants that have been bussed to the city.
The pace of buses has been ramping up – with 10 buses expected to arrive today [TUES].
So just how is the city responding to the more than 17-thousand migrants that have arrived in the past year and the growing need for housing ahead of winter?
Joining us now to discuss the city’s plans is the mayor’s first deputy chief of staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas. Reporter: Tessa Weinberg