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"Chicago Suburbs Confront Migrant Influx with Meetings and Proposed Bus Regulations"

Chicago suburbs are holding meetings to address the influx of migrants, with hundreds recently arriving by bus from Texas. Kane County has formed a "bus response team" to assist migrants, while North Chicago is considering financial penalties for unauthorized drop-offs. Signs in Grundy County warn against migrant drop-offs as officials call for broader solutions to the border crisis. Chicago has received over 29,000 migrants since August 2022, and local governments are seeking better tracking and management of the situation.

2 years ago•Source: WGN TV Chicago

"Texas Border Town Fire Department's Daily $21K Strain from Migrant Calls"

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2.7 min•2 years ago

"Texas Border Town Fire Department's Daily $21K Strain from Migrant Calls"

The Eagle Pass Fire Department in Texas is incurring an additional $21,000 daily due to migrant-related emergencies, with first responders attending to an average of 45 EMS calls a day, 30 of which are migrant-related. The city is absorbing these costs without federal reimbursement, leading to significant financial strain. The situation has also impacted local businesses and overwhelmed medical facilities, prompting calls for the federal government to address the surge in migrant crossings and the associated expenses.

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