217 Today: A Chicago woman who helps migrants fights for a chance to stay in the United States
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Today's headlines:
- Illinois families living under the federal poverty line can get extra help feeding their kids during summer vacation.
- Planned Parenthood wants to expand access to abortion in Illinois by not requiring patients to see a doctor.
- Downstate Illinois lawmakers are furious after Chicago-area House Democrats passed a measure banning hunting contests that target fur-bearing mammals.
- 2024 Illinois Mr. Basketball and incoming freshman Morez Johnson Jr. was selected to compete at the U18 USA Basketball training camp for a roster spot.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a Chicago woman who was one of the first advocates to help migrants and how she is having a hard time finding a path to stay in the United States.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, Kristen Schorsch, Alex Degman, Colin Hislope and Adriana Cardona Maguigad.