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Chicago prepares to help more migrants

Ana Ramirez Duran, 22, who says she is 8 months pregnant, holds her 3-year-old daughter, Cataleya Salazar Ramirez, after arriving on a bus from Texas with other migrants at Union Station last week. Photo: Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday that another from Texas to Chicago.The city says it's prepared for more. Driving the news: Lightfoot is leaning on Chicago residents to help support the arrivals. The city has set up a asking for volunteers and donations. Everything from blankets to diapers. They won't accept food donations or used items. Still no word on drop-off site locations. What they're saying: "He [Gov. Abbott] is manufacturing a human crisis, and it makes no sense to me," Lightfoot said Sunday at a press conference.The city says they have heard nothing from Texas officials. State of play: At a press conference last week, Lightfoot said longer-term housing will depend on individuals and whether they choose to stay here.Those who choose to stay in Illinois will have to and get a court date. Until then, the city and the state will help find housing, health care and employment options. Zoom in: Several shelters and nonprofits have been enlisted to help with the new wave of migrants, including footing part of the bill. The Salvation Army Freedom Center in Humboldt Park is . The arrivals were given showers and meals before being moved to longer-term shelters. in Humboldt Park has also offered beds for recent migrants. They've been doing so since June. The National Immigrant Justice Center is for their immigration status and advising them on how to file for asylum. Be smart: that the majority of the migrants are seeking asylum from Venezuela, whose regime is being investigated for .Due to the Venezuelan exodus, Illinois has seen a sharp increase in its . Context: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is busing migrants from Texas to protest the Biden administration's .Chicago has been a sanctuary city since Mayor Harold Washington issued an executive order in 1985. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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