Two buses stopped in Lombard on Jan. 4. | Wikimedia Commons / Teemu08
Two buses stopped in Lombard on Jan. 4. | Wikimedia Commons / Teemu08
The influx of undocumented immigrants into Chicago's suburbs continued as Lombard saw two buses drop off illegal immigrants in the community on Jan. 4.
At 4 p.m., two buses were reported in Lombard, dropping off 94 passengers who boarded a Metra train headed for the city, according to Emergency Management and Regional Security.
Three other buses dropped passengers in Wilmette.
This surge continues to pose significant challenges for local authorities already grappling with the influx.
Three more buses are expected to arrive in the Chicago suburbs on Jan. 5. However, the actual number of buses arriving has consistently surpassed initial forecasts, with more than 10 buses reported in the region on most days.
According to elected officials in Hinsdale, the daily arrivals throughout the state are anticipated to continue through March.
Simultaneously, reports indicate that Texas Emergency Management is planning to send two planes full of illegal immigrants on Jan. 5 and 6 to Chicago Rockford International Airport to aid in managing the situation.
Texas has previously sent two airplanes carrying illegal immigrants to the Rockford Airport.
As the situation unfolds, community leaders and authorities are working to coordinate responses and find sustainable solutions to address the growing challenges posed by the surge in illegal immigrant arrivals in the Chicago suburbs.
The strain on resources has prompted several municipalities to enact restrictions on where these drop-offs can occur.
The sudden arrivals have raised concerns among residents and officials about the impact on local services, including law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
Suburban police departments have been grappling with an increase in the number of buses transporting undocumented individuals in recent weeks.
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