Welcoming Center aids immigrants and non-native English speakers in Peoria, regardless of documentation status

Illinois is seeing a growing population of immigrants, many of whom are living in the Chicago-area where community support exists for incoming migrants and non-native English speakers. The Illinois Immigration Council reported in 2016 that 400,000 undocumented immigrants made up 22% of the immigrant population and 3% of the total state population.

Originally published by WCBU on 08/23/2022

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