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Chicago officials conduct annual 'Point in Time' homelessness count
Mayor Johnson is kicking off this year's "Point in Time" count. It's the annual snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Chicago.
CHICAGO - Mayor Brandon Johnson has kicked off this year's "Point-in-Time" count, an annual survey aiming to capture the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Chicago.
On Thursday night, trained city staff, homeless service organizations and volunteers conducted a tally and survey of individuals and families in both sheltered sites and those on the streets or in other locations not meant for habitation.
Similar to last year, the Point-in-Time count encompasses both non-asylum-seeking individuals and families, as well as asylum seekers.
The mayor emphasized that the purpose of the count is to better understand and address the needs of the unhoused population.