Village of Riverwoods
Recent News About Village of Riverwoods
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Lake County Municipalities mum on accepting funding for illegal immigrant resettlement
The majority of Lake County's municipalities did not respond to a request for information on whether they would accept funding for the resettlement of undocumented immigrants. The municipalities were queried about their contact with state officials or General Assembly members regarding such funding, their anticipation of using such funding, and their community's position on the permanent resettlement of migrants.
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Riverwoods Mayor Ford: Village ‘has not taken any stance on permanent resettling of migrants’
In the wake of an unprecedented increase in illegal immigration, Riverwoods Mayor and Village President Kristine Ford has addressed inquiries about the potential impact on her community. Ford underscored that Riverwoods has not been approached by state officials concerning funding for migrant resettlement and has not taken a position on this issue.
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Village of Riverwoods passed ordinance disallowing illegal immigrant drop-offs
In an effort to regulate the unannounced drop-offs of illegal immigrants, the Village of Riverwoods enacted an ordinance earlier this year. This move mirrors that of Chicago, which witnessed a surge in the number of buses carrying illegal immigrants after they were turned away in late December, leading to thousands of such drop-offs in suburban communities.