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EPISODE · Dec 7, 2023 · 12 MIN

Ald. Ramirez Discusses State Decision To Cancel Migrant Tent Shelter In Her Ward

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

City officials faced pushback on construction of a winterized migrant shelter in Brighton Park from the community and health advocates even before an environmental study showed unhealthy levels of mercury at the site. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker nailed the coffin shut on this project citing health concerns. Reset hears from Alderwoman Julia Ramirez, 12th Ward, on the move and on what comes next.

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Ald. Ramirez Discusses State Decision To Cancel Migrant Tent Shelter In Her Ward

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City officials faced pushback on construction of a winterized migrant shelter in Brighton Park from the community and health advocates even before an environmental study showed unhealthy levels of mercury at the site. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker...

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