CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The number of migrants being bused to Chicago from Texas continues to grow.
The city of Chicago tells the Chicago Tribune that as of Tuesday….1,452 migrants had been bused by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Chicago.
He has said he wants sanctuary cities like Chicago to feel some of the impact that Texas does of migrants coming over the southern border into the United States.
The city’s Department of Family and Support Services said many of the migrants have said they’re from Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Spokesman Joe Dutra said Illinois is a welcoming state and that the city is committed to helping each family and individual. More migrants are expected.
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