"Illinois and Cook County Commit $250 Million for Migrant Aid, Amid Controversy"

Progressive Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are at odds over funding for the city's migrant crisis, with Pritzker pledging $182 million and Johnson calling for more support. The city is struggling to care for over 34,000 asylum-seekers bussed in from the border by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, leading to tensions over funding and responsibility. The feud highlights the challenges of managing the influx of migrants and the strain it places on local resources, with concerns raised about the conditions in Chicago's migrant shelters.