Chicago Mayor and State Clash Over Halting Brighton Park Migrant Site

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds after the state halts plans to build a migrant base camp in the Brighton Park neighborhood due to environmental concerns. The state cited insufficient soil sampling and remediation, revealing levels of mercury and other contaminants that exceeded environmental limits. The mayor remains committed to his mission of providing shelter for asylum seekers and plans to explore alternate locations. The state will expedite efforts to launch a brick-and-mortar shelter in the Little Village neighborhood and work with the Archdiocese of Chicago to find more options.