As the city plans to turn the Broadway Armory into temporary housing for migrants, leaders are demanding more resources from the federal government.
On the North Side, an active group of constituents expressed emotions from frustration to fury over plans to shut down the Broadway Armory Park Fieldhouse and temporarily repurpose it as a shelter for migrants.
"What we want is a win-win situation," said Hussain Mohammed, resident. "There are five other churches around the neighborhood. Surely we can come up with a solution." "If there are opportunities for individuals to be tempted to the sins of our neighborhood or sins of our city they may fall victim to that and we need to address immediately," he said.
Other frustrated aldermen also sounded the alarm at Wednesday's city council meeting. Ald. Brendan Reilly said a small number of migrants have been carrying guns, drinking and using drugs outside the shelter in his ward, while Ald. Jeanette Taylor said there have been several problems at the old Wadsworth Elementary School shelter in her neighborhood. They said it's time for Chicago's congressional delegation to step up with more federal aid.
"I believe the Biden Administration will move in that direction, we have all encouraged him to do it," he said.
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