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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