Michael Loria

Graciela Guzmán (left), a Chicago Teachers Union organizer, is challenging state Sen. Natalie Toro (right) in the Democratic primary election on Tuesday.

Graciela Guzmán es elegida a senadora estatal sobre la anteriormente nombrada Natalie Toro

Guzmán ganó a pesar de recaudar menos de $658,000, una cuarta parte de la cantidad de su oponente.

By Brett Chase, Michael Loria, and 1 more

Day 4 of Chicago migrant evictions: Mayor Johnson urged to end them

The city began evicting migrants from its 23 shelters, affecting potentially 2,000 people by the end of April. Alderpersons are calling for a halt and greater transparency.

By Michael Loria

Elections

Graciela Guzmán beats incumbent Sen. Natalie Toro in another test of Democratic establishment muscle

With almost 90% of the vote counted, Guzmán was declared the winner over Toro, defeating her with almost 50% of the vote to Toro’s 30%. Guzmán won despite raising less than $658,000, or about a quarter of the amount of money raised for Toro.

By Brett Chase, Michael Loria, and 1 more

Elections

Party-backed newcomer Crawford defeats longtime Democratic state Rep. Flowers in primary

Crawford had the backing of Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch. However, Guzmán beats Senate incumbent Toro in another test of Democratic establishment muscle.

By Brett Chase, Michael Loria, and 1 more

Immigration

Chicago slowly starts evicting migrants from shelters

Dozens of adults were expected to be evicted Sunday, amid an outbreak of measles, but just three were. They will be able to reapply for shelter at the city’s designated ‘landing zone.’

By Michael Loria

Immigration

Migrant evictions to begin Sunday; families in shelters get a reprieve

Beginning with 35 individuals Sunday, more than 2,000 people will be evicted by the end of April, the city announced Friday. Families will get a break until the end of the school year.

By Michael Loria and Fran Spielman

Immigration

What will Chicago migrant shelter evictions look like?

An untold number of migrants are expected to have to leave shelters Saturday, and what comes next is a mystery to many — perhaps “la calle,” one man said, gesturing toward Halsted Street.

By Michael Loria

Advocates for migrants protest at Pritzker Park downtown on Saturday, March 10, 2024.

Immigration

Mayor Johnson confirms migrant evictions coming, despite measles outbreak and protests

Chicago’s mayor said the 60-day limit on shelter stays would, after previous delays, finally be enforced Saturday, impacting potentially thousands. There would, however, continue to be exemptions.

By Fran Spielman and Michael Loria

La Voz Chicago

Funcionarios de la ciudad ignoraron propuestas de la Arquidiócesis para albergar a migrantes

Durante más de un año, la Arquidiócesis le ha ofrecido lugares gratuitos a la Ciudad, pero la administración del alcalde Brandon Johnson aún no ha actuado.

By Michael Loria