Migrants begin moving into Wadsworth Elementary School as temporary shelter Thursday despite opposition from residents

City vehicles are parked outside the former Wadsworth Elementary School in Woodlawn on Jan. 23, 2023.

Even after several community meetings with representatives from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration, Woodlawn residents took a strong stand against the migrant shelter constructed inside the former Wadsworth Elementary School.Despite the opposition, the city has begun to settle about 250 migrants at the school Thursday, according to an email from Lightfoot’s Office of Community Engagement.

The shelter will have 24/7 security at all entrances provided by the city, and the Chicago Police Department is implementing a community safety plan, which includes regular visits to the shelter.

It was more than jus 2 ppl. WS media propaganda

Marcel4Congress Black Americans in Chicago!! Just simply return to Mississippi which will push the black population into majority status (Mississippi is already 43%) thus controlling the whole state politically/economically!! Just like Maryland Aka power

Marcel4Congress Protecting the interest of your community is considered racist?

Racism abounds in the black communities thru out this country.

great opportunity to use it as a school again

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