ABC7 takes an in-depth look at immigration with 'Our Chicago: Borders Crossed'

CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7's anchors Judy Hsu and Ravi Baichwal host "OUR CHICAGO: BORDERS CROSSED," an in-depth look at immigration in Chicago.

'Our Chicago: Borders Crossed': Part 2

Community concern grows during the migrant crisis.

ABC7 Eyewitness News reporters Leah Hope, Maher Kawash, Mark Rivera, Sarah Schulte and Craig Wall contributed stories. Hsu and Baichwal also sat down with community leaders for a roundtable discussion of the issues, concerns and solutions relating to the latest wave of migrants calling Chicago home.

'Our Chicago: Borders Crossed': Part 3

Community leaders talk about issues, concerns and solutions relating to the latest wave of migrants.

The half-hour special aired Thursday, Aug. 31, at 10:35 p.m. on ABC7 Chicago on abc7chicago.com and ABC7's Connected TV apps.

Since August 2022, 13,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago.

'Our Chicago: Borders Crossed': Part 4

ABC7's roundtable discussion about the migrant crisis continues.

"OUR CHICAGO: BORDERS CROSSED" delved into the personal stories of the migrants' long and difficult journey to Chicago, desire to work and support their families, and the struggle to start a better life in their new home. The special also examined the cost to taxpayers, the concerns of some under-resourced communities that feel their resources are threatened, and the political divide on how to best handle the large influx of migrants into our cities.

'Our Chicago: Borders Crossed': Extended conversation

The panelists continue their conversation about migrants in Chicago.

Panelists:

• Alderwoman (20th Ward) Jeanette B. Taylor

• Graciela Guzman/Chicago Volunteer Police Station Response

• Fr. Michael Pfleger, Pastor, St. Sabina Church & activist

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