Chicago is receiving record numbers of arrivals of migrants – and community groups are bearing the burden of it all.
At the Central District station, 1718 S. State St., a family with at least four kids was seen making their way inside late Wednesday. Backpacks and shopping bags line the windowsill – as others try to get some rest inside the station.
Kraal has been helping refugees with clothes and food as they have landed in Chicago since September - when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. She set up a free store in the basement of the church, located at 1900 W. Greenleaf Ave. "We go from police station to police station," Kraal said."We try to bring blankets and sleeping bags; food."
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