Elgin council members address concerns over support for asylum seekers, despite council's strong approval of state grant northernpublicradio.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from northernpublicradio.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Elgin formally accepted a $1.27 million Supporting Municipalities for Asylum-Seekers grant from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and the Illinois Department of Human Services. The money will be passed on to three partner agencies Centro de Información, Food for Greater Elgin and Well Child Center.
Advocate hopes state grant will give housing relief to some asylum seekers already in Elgin northernpublicradio.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from northernpublicradio.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.