A west suburban church is calling on others to help after spending thousands of dollars in recent weeks to help migrants.
The Parish of St. Catherine-St. Lucy and St. Giles in Oak Park said they've opened up their doors for migrants to shower, dress and eat, and the bills have skyrocketed.ABC7 Chicago got a closer look inside the effort.
It's when the Catholic parishes of Oak Park open their doors at the former rectory of St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish for migrants to take a hot shower. He said he waits for Tuesdays and Thursdays a lot since he's been in the area. He looks forward to this because they are the only days his family can get clean.
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