City planning to move migrants into Parthenon Guest House in Greektown: Alderman Bill Conway

Saturday, September 2, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Alderman Bill Conway, who represents Chicago's 34th Ward, will hold a public meeting on Wednesday to discuss plans to shelter migrants at the Parthenon Guest House.

That's located at 310 South Halsted in Greektown.
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According to Conway, it will be used as a shelter starting Friday, Sept. 8.

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"Though this is not my choice and I'm disappointed at the short notice of this plan, I understand our responsibility as a welcoming city to work together given the present situation," Conway said in a statement to residents, in part. "Unfortunately, there are some in other parts of the country who have tried to make a political spectacle out of a humanitarian crisis and sow division in Chicago. This is not just a local issue, but a federal one, and I encourage you to reach out to your Congressional representatives about the need for resources to find a permanent solution to this crisis."

The Parthenon Guest House was previously used as a shelter for several months beginning last October.
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