Illinois halts construction of Chicago winter migrant camp while it reviews soil testing at site
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration has halted construction of a winter camp for migrants in Chicago to review soil contamination at the site.
- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the testing conducted by Terracon to determine if it is safe to house migrants there. A decision is expected soon.
- Some residents of Brighton Park have protested the camp, stating concerns about improper zoning and contaminated ground. The camp, along with permanent structures, would house 2,200 migrants.
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Illinois halts construction of Chicago winter migrant camp
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration halted construction Monday of a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago while the state Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration halted construction Monday of a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago while the state reviews the removal of soil contaminants at the former industrial site.
Illinois halts construction of Chicago winter migrant camp while it reviews soil testing at site
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration halted construction Monday of a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago while the state reviews the removal of soil contaminants at
Chicago's Winter Migrant Camp Construction Paused by Illinois Authorities
The anticipated establishment of a winter migrant camp in Chicago, Illinois, faced an abrupt halt due to concerns over soil testing results. The proposed site, aimed at providing shelter for migrants during the colder months, encountered a setback as officials raised alarms regarding potential soil contamination. The initiative, spearheaded by local authorities in Chicago to support individuals experiencing homelessness, aimed to set up a tempo…
Illinois halts construction of Chicago winter migrant camp while it reviews soil testing at site
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration halted construction Monday of a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago while the state reviews the removal of soil contaminants at the former industrial site.
Illinois halts construction of Chicago winter migrant camp while it reviews soil testing at site
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration halted construction Monday of a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago while the state reviews the removal of soil contaminants at the former industrial site.
Illinois halts construction of Chicago winter migrant camp while it reviews soil testing at site
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration has halted construction of a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago while the state reviews the removal of soil contaminants at the former industrial site
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