Chicago to return park to public after using them to house illegal immigrants

This week, the city of Chicago will return to the public five parks used to temporarily house illegal immigrants, a move that has frustrated many residents.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office announced that starting this Saturday, the city will “depressurize” temporary shelters at five Park District facilities. Once all migrants have been relocated to other shelters, the city’s park district will begin the process of restoring the park for public use.

The mayor’s office said migrants from Gage Park, Broadway Armory Park, Brands Park, Leone Park and Piotrowski Park will be moved to nearby shelters over the next few weeks, with “no disruption to schooling or work.” “We will keep it to a minimum.”

Mayor Johnson credited his administration’s efforts and those of other Chicagoans who “worked proactively to welcome new arrivals by providing shelter in Park District field housing during a time of clear need.” “I’m proud,” he said.

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“We are grateful to the council and community for welcoming our new neighbors with open arms, and we look forward to returning these park facilities to their original use in time for summer programs,” Johnson said in a statement. I’m happy about that,” he said.

The news comes days after the mayor touted the city as “open” and “tolerant” toward illegal immigration. But he identified the current situation as “unsustainable” without federal intervention.

Migrants and their belongings are seen outside Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Oak Park on November 1, 2023, where they are being given shelter. (Getty Images)

He criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for busing migrants to sanctuary cities. He claimed earlier this year that Mr. Abbott was “attacking” cities run by black leaders with waves of immigration.

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The Republican governor has been busing illegal immigrants to cities run by progressives for nearly two years to draw attention to the crisis at the southern border.