(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — A recent survey by Loyola University has provided some insight on how people in Cook County feel about the migrant crisis.
According to the City of Chicago, more than 37,000 migrants from the southern border have arrived in the city since Aug. 31, 2022.
Loyola’s survey found most Cook County residents feel the migrant crisis is straining local resources, but at the same time, 60% of those surveyed opposed the idea of simply refusing to accept migrants when they arrive.
Additionally, 58% of respondents said communities should provide housing, work and healthcare to migrants.
Despite that support, 82% of those who participated in the survey said communities should work with the state and federal governments to slow the influx of migrants to the area.
Loyola said 2,581 Cook County residents participated in the survey, which was conducted from January 10th to February 16 of this year.
The full report can be found here.
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