After months of delay, a new migrant shelter for families is opening at the shuttered St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Portage Park later this month, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced late Friday.

Ruth Cruz (30th), whose ward includes the church. "The family shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church is a testament to the resilience and empathy of our community," Cruz said in a statement.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle gave a warm welcome to migrants staying at a new shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. The church, located in Chicago ...

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After months of delay, a new migrant shelter for families is opening at the shuttered St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Portage Park later this month, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced late Friday.