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Bus Carrying 17 New Arrivals From Texas Boarder Arrives In Chicago

The city has recently welcomed more than 3,000 asylum seekers from Mexico.

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Services are provided in partnership with the state of Illinois, Cook County and various non-profit organizations. (Liana Messina/Patch)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — The City of Chicago welcomed 17 new arrivals from the Texas border Thursday.

So far, Chicago has welcomed and provided support to more than 3,800 asylum-seekers who arrived on buses from the U.S./Mexico border.

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