Illinois Democrats at odds over migrant crisis in Chicago

Published January 23, 2024 12:03pm ET



Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, two of the most prominent Democrats in Illinois, are fighting about a growing crisis for their state.

Pritzker expressed frustration with how Johnson has handled the migrant crisis afflicting Chicago, saying he was “deeply concerned” with the mayor’s decision to no longer set up shelter spaces for migrants because of the steep financial cost.

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