Dupage Policy Journal

On Jan. 7, a bus dropped off 30 illegal immigrants in Wheaton as part of a series of continuous drop-offs occurring in the suburbs since Dec. 22.

DuPage County, the location of Wheaton and the county seat, is now grappling with the impact of these drop-offs, prompting discussions about countywide restrictions.

The bus was one of eight expected throughout the state.

The frequency of daily drop-offs throughout the state has varied, exceeding 10 instances and, at times, reaching as high as 800 people per day.

The DuPage County Board is expected to enact measures to address the escalating issue, driven by a surge in the number of buses transporting illegal immigrants to the suburbs.

Heather Brown, representing West Chicago's Ward 2 and a candidate for Illinois State Senate District 25, revealed that DuPage County intends to impose restrictions following a significant influx of several hundred illegal immigrants in a single day.

“I’m trying to get a hold of people in the county and see what their plans are,” West Chicago Ward 2 Alderman Heather Brown said last week.

Brown, a candidate for Illinois State Senate District 25, said she was notified DuPage County would be enacting restrictions after several hundred illegal immigrants were dropped off in the county in a single day.

Brown is demanding action to address the impact of illegal immigrant drop-offs.

Concerned about the impact on local communities, Brown has been actively reaching out to county officials to understand their plans for managing the situation.

The continuous nature of these drop-offs, coupled with the increasing numbers, has led authorities to reconsider their responses and explore additional measures to cope with the challenges arising from the influx of illegal immigrants.

Several municipalities, including Hinsdale, have responded by passing ordinances akin to Chicago's, limiting the options available to bus operators for such drop-offs. During a Hinsdale Village Board meeting where such drop-offs were prohibited, officials reported being informed by a bus driver that these occurrences were expected to persist through March.

Various municipalities have already responded by passing ordinances similar to Chicago's, restricting the options available to bus operators for such drop-offs.

During a Hinsdale Village Board meeting where drop-offs were prohibited, officials reported being notified by a bus driver that such occurrences were expected to continue through March.

The frequency of daily drop-offs throughout the state has varied, often exceeding 10 instances and, at times, approaching 800 people per day.