The Palatine Police Department responded to a report of illegal immigrants being dropped off in the village. | Village of Palatine
The Palatine Police Department responded to a report of illegal immigrants being dropped off in the village. | Village of Palatine
The Village of Palatine has become the latest suburb to confront the arrival of a migrant bus, adding to the challenges faced by suburban communities in the Chicagoland area.
The Palatine Police Department reported that officers responded to a call just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday regarding a bus from Texas, dropping off approximately 40 individuals at the Palatine Metra Station on the 100 block of W. Wood St.
This influx resulted from illegal immigrants seeking to take advantage of Chicago's sanctuary city policy but turned away by the city's regulations disallowing unannounced drop-offs, prompting buses to reroute to surrounding suburbs.
Recently Hinsdale, Cicero, Tinley Park and New Lenox have all limited such drop-offs.
Tinley Park officials have also clarified penalties for hotel violations, limiting stays and imposing fines.
Suburban police in Chicagoland grapple with a rise in illegal immigrant bus arrivals, straining resources.
Recent weeks saw an influx in places like Lockport, Joliet, prompting the Will County Emergency Management Agency to coordinate with municipalities.
Local authorities respond to the surge with emergency orders and ordinances. Fox River Grove, Elmhurst, and Kankakee faced challenges with unannounced migrant drop-offs.
Aurora City Council approves an ordinance, requiring advance notice of bus arrivals, mirroring Chicago's regulations.
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