The city says the school, formerly Wadsworth Elementary School, is ready to accept 250 migrants -- to start.
The City of Chicago could start moving hundreds of migrants into an abandoned school as early as Monday. On Sunday CBS 2's Sabrina Franza saw some city-owned vehicles driving in and out, possibly making last minutes fixes before the week begins.
The goal, city officials claim, is to keep the shelter in place for two years or less. And the city said the need has never been greater, that their homeless shelter system is at or near capacity, pushing the limit with at least 108 buses of new arrivals -- asylum seekers. POD cameras have been installed on the outside of the old school, and the shelter is expected to have constant security with contracted officers guarding the entrances. Chicago Police are also set to monitor, and there will be an 11 p.m. curfew.
With all this in place, many community members are still hoping the city puts a pause on the plan before people start moving in. They are not so sure the city will only operate the space as a shelter for two years or less as promised.
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