Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Sunday that another 50 migrants were bused from Texas to Chicago.

• The city says it's prepared for more.

Driving the news: Lightfoot is leaning on Chicago residents to help support the arrivals. The city has set up a website asking for volunteers and donations.

• Everything from blankets to diapers.
• They won't accept food donations or used items.
• Still no word on drop-off site locations.

What they're saying: "He [Gov. Abbott] is manufacturing a human crisis, and it makes no sense to me," Lightfoot said Sunday at a press conference.

• The city says they have heard nothing from Texas officials.

State of play: At a press conference last week, Lightfoot said longer-term housing will depend on individuals and whether they choose to stay here.

• Those who choose to stay in Illinois will have to file for asylum and get a court date.
• Until then, the city and the state will help find housing, health care and employment options.

Zoom in: Several shelters and nonprofits have been enlisted to help with the new wave of migrants, including footing part of the bill.

• The Salvation Army Freedom Center in Humboldt Park is serving as a temporary shelter. The arrivals were given showers and meals before being moved to longer-term shelters.
• Adalberto Memorial United Methodist Church in Humboldt Park has also offered beds for recent migrants. They've been doing so since June.
• The National Immigrant Justice Center is providing legal help for their immigration status and advising them on how to file for asylum.

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Hey, it's Monica, and boy is my arm sore.

What happened: I got one of the first doses of the new COVID booster that targets Omicron BA. 4 and 5, which now make up all local cases.

• It quietly arrived at local pharmacies this weekend. Some immediately started offering it to walk-in customers — like my mom who called me lickety-split.

Why it matters: Health Commissioner Allison Arwady says the timely uptake of this new booster could prevent another COVID surge this fall.

• It's probably the last one people can get free.

The intrigue: Saturday morning several Walgreens locations told me they had the new vaccine — some got Pfizer, others Moderna — but wouldn't offer it until Wednesday when their online appointments open.

• Walgreens reps did not respond to weekend requests for comment on the walk-in versus appointment discrepancy.
• But a Walgreens press release says, "For the best experience, individuals are encouraged to make appointments."

Context: To speed up the distribution of this version, manufacturers were able to skip large-scale human testing.

• When the nurse was giving me my jab and I asked about side effects she said, "Hard to say. They just started giving it to humans yesterday."

My experience: After finding a nearby walk-in Walgreens, I rode my bike over, filled out some forms and got my jab all within 15 minutes.

• Plus I got a bag of eight free home tests covered by my health insurance.

The reaction: I still feel like someone punched me in the shoulder, but otherwise I'm fine as I write this on Monday.

Yes but: I've only ever had mild responses to COVID shots.

The bottom line: Based on uptake of the last two boosters, experts predict that only one-third of fully vaccinated people will get the latest booster.

• Meanwhile, experts say boosters could be our best chance for a more normal holiday season.

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A new survey looks at what social media sites our teenagers are using — and which ones they are not.

Methodology: The Pew Research Center surveyed 13- to 17-year-olds to compare their social media use from 2015 to 2022.

Takeaways: Don't try to connect with your kids over Tumblr.

• Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok rule the school.
• Facebook and Twitter are now for old squares.

A 5-year-old boy who was shot last week in Rogers Park has died from his wounds. Neighbors have raised $22,000 for his family. (Block Club)

❌ Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10th) is the latest alderperson to announce she is not running for re-election in 2023. (Tribune)

✈️ A quarter of all flights at O'Hare and Midway were delayed this summer. (Sun-Times)

🏈 Bears president Ted Phillips announced he is retiring after this season. The Bears are planning an "informational meeting" Thursday at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights to discuss their new stadium plan. (Daily Herald)

🏀 Bad news Bulls: Lonzo Ball is still dealing with discomfort in his surgically repaired knee and is doubtful for the start of the season in October. (NBC Sports)

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• In this little Tinseltown on the South-ish west Side
• Some well-known faces take golf carts for a ride
• The South Side, The Chi, Empire and the Bear
• All have posters on the sound stages there

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