Crest Hill becomes latest Chicago suburb to crack down on unscheduled migrant buses

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Crest Hill becomes latest suburb to crack down on migrant buses

CREST HILL, Ill. (WLS) -- Crest Hill is the latest suburb to crack down on unscheduled migrant buses arriving in the city.

The city council passed the ordinance at Monday night's meeting.

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Applications for drop-offs are now required.

Those drop-offs are only allowed at specific locations, on certain days and during set hours.

Bus companies violating the ordinance are subject to fines.

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