Migrants from Des Plaines: About 80 migrants arrived in the northern suburbs

DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) — About 80 migrants arrived in Des Plaines on Saturday.

City leaders said state officials told them the migrants were coming.

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Many of the migrants are seeking asylum because of dangerous situations in their home countries, Des Plaines officials said in a press release Saturday.

“I’m proud to represent such a diverse and welcoming community as Des Plaines, and I’m pleased that our state has the capacity and willingness to welcome these asylum seekers with dignity, compassion and open arms,” ​​said Andrew Gozckowski, Mayor of Des Plaines.

As of last weekend, nearly 1,200 migrants from Texas had been brought to the Chicago area.