Amid Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to disperse migrants to suburban communities, suburban leaders, including Orland Park's Republican Mayor Keith Pekau, have raised concerns about the lack of resources for accommodating migrants.
Evanston Circulator ridership increased by 20.5% in March of this year compared to the previous year, according to the Chicago Transportation Authority.
Dempster-Skokie station ridership increased by 13.9% in March of this year compared to the previous year, according to the Chicago Transportation Authority.
Western (Brown Line) station ridership increased by 14.8% in March of this year compared to the previous year, according to the Chicago Transportation Authority.
Pulaski (Pink Line) station ridership increased by 14.8% in March of this year compared to the previous year, according to the Chicago Transportation Authority.