Migrant bus rerouted in Palatine

PALATINE (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Police in Palatine diverted a migrant bus Wednesday afternoon.

Suburban communities, especially those along Metra lines, have been keeping an eye out for migrant buses stopping short of Chicago.

At about 2 p.m. Wednesday,  a bus carrying about 40 people pulled up to the train station in Palatine.

A statement from police said officers observed individuals disembarking a bus, but with the assistance of the bus driver were able to have all passengers reboard.

Police said  the bus driver was provided with the address for the designated drop-off location in Chicago.

Officers accompanied the bus out of the village limits.

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