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More Worries About Migrants Amid Sub-Freezing Cold, Snag In Plans For Tent Camp

"People who yesterday were in Texas could be here on the sidewalk in a tent tomorrow," said volunteer Lydia Wong.

(CBS News)

November 28, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some of the migrants who have arrived in Chicago in recent months were still sleeping outside in below-freezing conditions Monday night, as the city works to place them in shelters.

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As CBS 2's Marybel González reported, this all comes as the start of construction has been stalled at a planned tent base camp for migrants in Brighton Park.

Volunteers have been out trying to help migrants who are still in tents outside.

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