Migrants bused from Texas
In this April 2022 file photo, migrants arrive in Washington, D.C. on buses from Texas. For months, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities as part of a border security initiative. On Wednesday, the first group of migrants bused from Texas arrived in Chicago. City agencies and nonprofits are providing them temporary shelter and other services. Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press
Migrants bused from Texas

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Are there enough resources for migrants arriving in Chicago?

Thousands of migrants from Texas have arrived in Chicago, but are we ready to support them?

In this April 2022 file photo, migrants arrive in Washington, D.C. on buses from Texas. For months, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities as part of a border security initiative. On Wednesday, the first group of migrants bused from Texas arrived in Chicago. City agencies and nonprofits are providing them temporary shelter and other services. Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press
By Micah Yason, Daniel Tucker

As thousands of Central and South American migrants arrive in Chicago, leaders across the city are rushing to provide adequate housing and support for them. But some aldermen are calling on Mayor Lightfoot to do more.

Reset discusses why some believe more aid is needed and learns about the efforts happening right now to support asylum seekers in Chicago.

GUESTS: George Cardenas, vice chair of the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation and alderman of the 12th ward

Stephanie Willding, CEO of Community Health

Mario Garcia, executive director of Onward Neighborhood House

Swathi Staley, chief strategy officer and general counsel for YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

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Migrants bused from Texas
In this April 2022 file photo, migrants arrive in Washington, D.C. on buses from Texas. For months, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities as part of a border security initiative. On Wednesday, the first group of migrants bused from Texas arrived in Chicago. City agencies and nonprofits are providing them temporary shelter and other services. Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press
Migrants bused from Texas

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Are there enough resources for migrants arriving in Chicago?

Thousands of migrants from Texas have arrived in Chicago, but are we ready to support them?

In this April 2022 file photo, migrants arrive in Washington, D.C. on buses from Texas. For months, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities as part of a border security initiative. On Wednesday, the first group of migrants bused from Texas arrived in Chicago. City agencies and nonprofits are providing them temporary shelter and other services. Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press
By Micah Yason, Daniel Tucker

As thousands of Central and South American migrants arrive in Chicago, leaders across the city are rushing to provide adequate housing and support for them. But some aldermen are calling on Mayor Lightfoot to do more.

Reset discusses why some believe more aid is needed and learns about the efforts happening right now to support asylum seekers in Chicago.

GUESTS: George Cardenas, vice chair of the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation and alderman of the 12th ward

Stephanie Willding, CEO of Community Health

Mario Garcia, executive director of Onward Neighborhood House

Swathi Staley, chief strategy officer and general counsel for YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

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