On the afternoon of Oct. 24, the blue sky above Amundsen Park was marred by dark smoke. Something had caught on fire a few blocks away.
A whitish haze filled the streets, dissipating as quickly as it had appeared. The fire was out.
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Illegal Immigrants Aren’t Overtaking This Chicago Park Yet—But Access Is Limited During ‘State of Suspension’
Protests over possible housing for illegal immigrants in Chicago’s Amundsen Park resonated widely. But things are still up in the air in Galewood.
Thomas Simmons sits in Amundsen Park on Oct. 24, 2023. He's one of many deep-rooted locals who have objected to city plans to use it as a shelter for migrants. Nathan Worcester/Epoch Times
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Nathan Worcester is an award-winning journalist for The Epoch Times based in Washington, D.C. He frequently covers Capitol Hill, elections, and the ideas that shape our times. He has also written about energy and the environment. Nathan can be reached at [email protected]
