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Migrants to begin moving into elementary school in Woodlawn Thursday

Migrants to start moving into elementary school in Woodlawn today
Migrants to start moving into elementary school in Woodlawn today 00:25

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The city plans to move hundreds of migrants into Wadsworth Elementary School in Woodlawn starting today.

The mayor's office sent an e-mail to neighbors announcing the move-in date.

Around 250 migrants could stay at the school for up to two years.

The emergency shelter will be open 24/7 with security around the clock.

Neighbors say city leaders rushed through the plan with little input from them. There's another meeting on Feb. 16.

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