"Tragic Death of 5-Year-Old Migrant in Chicago Shelter Revealed as Sepsis, Mayor Responds"

A five-year-old Venezuelan migrant boy died from sepsis after contracting multiple infections, including COVID-19 and Group A Strep, inside a Chicago migrant center. The center, which serves around 2,300 people, has faced scrutiny for a growing list of medical emergencies, despite city officials maintaining that residents receive medical screenings and have access to healthcare. Illinois has allocated over $478 million in taxpayer money to address the migrant crisis, with more than 36,000 migrants passing through Chicago in the last 18 months and 13,000 currently in shelters within the city limits.