Illinois projected to spend $2.5B on migrants by end of 2025, report claims

A new report from the Illinois Public Policy Institute reveals that Illinois is on track to spend a staggering $2.5 billion on migrant-related services by the end of 2025, with over half of that—$1.6 billion—going toward healthcare alone. The numbers highlight the growing financial strain on the state as it addresses the needs of incoming migrants.