In a significant policy shift, Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the closure of migrant shelters in Chicago, integrating them into the existing homeless shelter framework by the end of the year. This decision comes as the city experiences a decrease in new arrivals. The new approach will cease to guarantee beds for migrants in city shelters, emphasizing a more equitable system that addresses the needs of both migrant and homeless populations. Prominent shelters in downtown Chicago and Hyde Park will be affected, as the city aims to consolidate shelter operations aimed at supporting those without housing.