By Natalia Rueda 
From the cold Chicago winter, a story emerges that reflects the struggle and resilience of thousands of migrants seeking a better life in the United States. More than 25,000 migrants, mainly from Venezuela, have arrived in the city in search of refuge and better opportunities. This massive influx of migrants has overwhelmed the city’s shelter systems, leaving thousands homeless and without resources to survive the harsh winter ahead.
With the arrival of the winter cold, the situation becomes increasingly difficult for these migrants. The tents that previously provided shelter for entire families now remain empty due to the cold temperatures, and many of them have no safe place to spend the night. The 12th district police station has become an almost daily stop for busloads of migrants seeking shelter and safety.
Most of these migrants are in search of job opportunities and are willing to work hard to settle in the city. However, the paperwork to obtain a work permit is a major obstacle for them, forcing them to seek informal, some spend their days searching for odd jobs, while others try to make a living by offering haircuts to fellow migrants in the police station for $10 and rely on government assistance.
While Chicago awaits a coordinated effort at the federal level to ease the burden on its local resources, the buses and the precinct lobby continue to serve as a temporary shelter for those seeking opportunity in this great city of migrants.
With information from BBC News