Tempers flare at Brighton Park community meeting over proposed migran…

A community meeting in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood Tuesday evening was contentious at moments as residents expressed concerns over a migrant basecamp planned in the area.

As NBC 5 Investigates first reported, the city already signed a deal to put a migrant basecamp at a currently vacant lot in Brighton Park, located at the intersection of 38th Street and California Avenue.

Mayor Johnson said his office will still assess the land to ensure it’s a viable option to house migrants.

The site, located in the city’s 12th Ward, has previously been the focal point of several contentious community meetings and protests, hosted by Ald. Julia Ramirez.

Tuesday’s meeting was hosted by 15th Ward Ald. Raymond Lopez, whose ward also includes a portion of Brighton Park.

“This is to allow everyone from Brighton Park to have a say,” Lopez said.

Tuesday evening’s meeting turned contentious at times, with many residents voicing frustration and anger at the city’s plan to…