Spencer Lindquist
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Morning Wire
Suspected Killer’s Infamy & GEC’s Likely Demise | 12.12.24
So Chicago residents were clearly outraged at the mayor over both his handling of immigration, but also the city's consideration of that new property tax hike. The city of Chicago said that as of April of this year, it had accepted 39,000 migrants. And that figure meant that it had taken in more migrants than almost any other city in America, behind just New York and Denver.
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Suspected Killer’s Infamy & GEC’s Likely Demise | 12.12.24
And of course, that came with a very hefty price tag. So some of these residents were clearly upset with how Mayor Johnson has handled the influx. Here's what one Chicago resident had to say to the mayor at a recent city hall meeting.
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Suspected Killer’s Infamy & GEC’s Likely Demise | 12.12.24
Another Chicago resident, a woman who had immigrated to the United States, also criticized the mayor's handling of the migrant influx, saying, quote, These people came with a wide door open, and they feel entitled to many things that nobody has. There are U.S. citizens suffering from poverty. There are U.S. citizens on public aid.
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Suspected Killer’s Infamy & GEC’s Likely Demise | 12.12.24
And these people are here just enjoying the benefits, becoming delinquents, and they have no consequences.
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Suspected Killer’s Infamy & GEC’s Likely Demise | 12.12.24
Well, it's a lot. It comes with more than a half a billion dollar price tag, in fact. So in August of 2022, Chicago started a program called the New Arrivals Mission, and it provides shelter and services for migrants. Altogether, that program supplied food, temporary emergency shelter, urgent medical care, education, vaccines, and case management and resettlement support to those migrants.
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Suspected Killer’s Infamy & GEC’s Likely Demise | 12.12.24
That program has gone on to cost about $575 million since 2022. That system is now being phased out in part because of that strain that it's put on the city's budget. Johnson said in October that the move is, quote, in line with the sharp decline in migration to Chicago and our current budget realities.
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Suspected Killer’s Infamy & GEC’s Likely Demise | 12.12.24
But he also added that the city is, quote, shifting to a more cost-effective, equitable, and strategic approach that addresses homelessness for all who need support in the city of Chicago. So we'll have to see if those moves actually help the city's bottom line.
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Trudeau Mulls Next Move & Wisconsin School Shooting | Afternoon Update | 12.16.24
I've decided to cancel my trip. The reelection bid for New York Mayor Eric Adams took a massive hit after being denied millions in public matching funds. The campaign finance board denied Adams over $4 million in matching funds. The board flagged irregularities in Adams' past and current campaigns, citing concerns over straw donations and questionable contributions.
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Trudeau Mulls Next Move & Wisconsin School Shooting | Afternoon Update | 12.16.24
This comes as the campaign has been under investigation for alleged corruption and collusion with foreign governments. Adams' campaign still has over $3 million on hand, but the loss of public funds adds pressure as challengers line up for the crowded Democratic primary. Trump referenced Adams today, suggesting he'd consider granting him a pardon.
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Trudeau Mulls Next Move & Wisconsin School Shooting | Afternoon Update | 12.16.24
CNN is facing massive backlash after allegedly helping to free a prisoner with a dark past during a segment. Daily Wire reporter Mairead Elordi has the details.
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Trudeau Mulls Next Move & Wisconsin School Shooting | Afternoon Update | 12.16.24
At least three people are dead and several others injured following a shooting at a Wisconsin Christian school. Daily Wire reporter Spencer Lindquist has more.