Immigration

Pritzker kills Chicago’s plan to build immigrant tent at Brighton Park

By Eden Villalovas
Published December 6, 2023 3:56pm ET
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Pritzker kills Chicago’s plan to build immigrant tent at Brighton Park
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) dropped controversial plans to build an immigrant shelter site in Brighton Park after the release of an environmental report on Friday that showed high levels of mercury and other contaminants on the lot. After several delays sparked by protests from neighboring residents and environmental concerns, Pritzker’s office said on Tuesday that […]

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) dropped controversial plans to build an immigrant shelter site in Brighton Park after the release of an environmental report on Friday that showed high levels of mercury and other contaminants on the lot.

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