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Looking for Holiday Markets? Here are 8 in Chicago and Nearby Suburbs

Get your Christmas and Hanukkah shopping done in these holiday markets and pop-ups in December.
By December 10, 2024
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The Language Barriers to Health Care in Prison

A lack of bilingual medical staff leaves Spanish speakers adrift, and in pain.
By December 19, 2024
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How SNAP Benefits Fall Short Amid Surging Food Prices in DuPage County

With rising grocery costs outpacing SNAP benefits, families in DuPage and Kane counties are cutting back amid inflation concerns.
By December 17, 2024

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The Language Barriers to Health Care in Prison

A lack of bilingual medical staff leaves Spanish speakers adrift, and in pain.
By December 19, 2024
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Where to Find Turkey Giveaways This Thanksgiving

If you need food this Thanksgiving, here is a guide to upcoming turkey giveaways in Chicago.
By November 20, 2024
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Behind the scenes of “After the Buses: Meet The Migrants At The Center Of Texas’ Manufactured Crisis”

Why we worked on these stories, how our collaboration with Block Club Chicago came together and what we learned.
By December 15, 2022
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Naturalization Ceremony Welcomes New U.S. Citizens at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: ‘I’m so Happy and Excited’

Nearly 150 people became United States citizens during a ceremony at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Hyde Park last week.
By December 18, 2024
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Mass Deportations Will Start ‘Right Here In Chicago,’ Trump’s Border Czar Says

At an event hosted by Chicago Republicans, Tom Homan also said he would prosecute Mayor Brandon Johnson if he continued to “harbor and conceal” asylum seekers.
By December 11, 2024
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Veteran Reflects on Military Service and Afghanistan’s Legacy with Afghan Journalist

Throughout his two decades of service, Kevin Burke was deployed several times to Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa. The experience shaped his perspective on Afghan people fighting for freedom against the Taliban.
By December 3, 2024
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Where To Find Free or Cheap Winter Coats In Chicago

From coat drives to free stores to resale shops, here are places to get free or low-cost coats and jackets this winter in the Chicago area.
By November 7, 2024
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Where to Find Free English Language Classes in Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Libraries and other local organizations that offer free English classes for adults across the city.
By October 10, 2024
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What Immigrants Should Know About Buying a Home in Chicago

Immigration status can complicate a person's path to homeownership. Still, there are ways to prepare for home-buying, such as improving your credit and getting an ITIN number.
By September 17, 2024
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After The Buses: Meet The Migrants At The Center Of Texas’ Manufactured Crisis

Block Club Chicago and Borderless Magazine followed 10 of the thousands of Venezuelan migrants sent to Chicago as part of Texas Gov. Abbott’s political stunt this year.
By December 6, 2022
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A Young Venezuelan Had Never Heard Of Chicago. Now, He’s Starting A Life Here.

Jhopsef Stiven spent years hopping countries in search of a better life. He's one of thousands of migrants starting over in Chicago with no family or knowledge of the city.
By December 4, 2022
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Young Venezuelan Struggles To Build A Life And Pay Off Debt Of His Journey To America

Maikel Jose Tineo was hopeful about his new life in Chicago. But since he’s arrived, he's been stiffed by a job and watched his friend rushed to the emergency room. Now, he’s wondering if he should stay.
By December 4, 2022

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West Chicago is Cleaning Up the Last of its Nuclear Contamination. Residents Exposed to Radiation Say ‘It’s Not Over’

A local factory was once the largest producer of thorium in the world. This fall, the “radioactive capital of the Midwest” is doing one last cleanup.
By July 12, 2022
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This Female Afghan Governor Fought Against the Taliban

Salima Mazari was one of just three women serving as a district governor in Afghanistan before the Taliban took over.
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Reclaiming the Sacrifice Zone

The youth-led campaign for environmental justice on the Southeast Side.
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