IDHS Plans to Move 658 Migrants to Vacant Kmart in Chicago
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A former Kmart on the city's Southwest Side could soon house 658 migrants.
The Illinois Department of Human Services is preparing to move 658 recent migrant arrivals into a former Kmart in Chicago for temporary shelter, WTTW News has learned.
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IDHS Plans to Move 658 Migrants to Vacant Kmart in Chicago
Clip: 2/10/2023 | 3m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
The Illinois Department of Human Services is preparing to move 658 recent migrant arrivals into a former Kmart in Chicago for temporary shelter, WTTW News has learned.
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