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Chicago Small Businesses Rise Up In Protest Against Trump’s Deportation Threats

Small businesses’ advocacy aims to raise awareness about the impact of intensified deportation efforts by Trump’s administration.
By March 6, 2025
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‘We Need To Be the Allies That We Wish We Had In 1942’

Descendants of Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII gathered to remember the injustices of detention camps while calling for solidarity with other immigrant communities impacted by Trump’s sweeping immigration policies.
By March 11, 2025
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Palestinian American Playwright Examines Family Dynamics in ‘The Cave’

In her debut play, Sadieh Rifai draws on her family's move from Nevada to Ohio with her Palestinian-American family as they deal with grief, mental illness and global turmoil.
By March 13, 2025

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Max Herman/Borderless MagazineBusinessImmigration PolicyTop Stories

Chicago Small Businesses Rise Up In Protest Against Trump’s Deportation Threats

Small businesses’ advocacy aims to raise awareness about the impact of intensified deportation efforts by Trump’s administration.
By March 6, 2025
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Five Things to Know About Immigration Policy and Illinois Schools

President Donald Trump is using executive orders to roll back rights for immigrants. Here is what to know about Illinois’ and Chicago’s immigration policies and how they relate to schools.
By and January 29, 2025
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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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Chicago Mayor Defends Sanctuary City Status in D.C. Here’s What to Know

During the congressional hearing, Johnson highlighted Chicago’s diverse migrant history and how sanctuary policies strengthen trust.
By and March 5, 2025
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How Technology Could Aid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

From ankle monitors to biometric data collection, the Trump administration could use AI technology in its immigration enforcement actions.
By March 4, 2025
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Remembering Tuyet Le, A Champion Of Civil Rights, Community Empowerment — And Laughter

Le helped build Asian American political power and fought for immigrants, refugees and disabled people. She inspired so many people she met — including me.
By February 27, 2025
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What Immigrant Communities Should Know About Their Rights

All immigrants in the U.S. have rights, including the right to remain silent. Here’s what you should know if you encounter federal immigration agents.
By and January 17, 2025
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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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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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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
Maikel wearing a black NVA jacket and smiling with fall leavesColin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoAfter the Buses

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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Sandra and Jesse Arzola in front of Sandra's family’s house in West ChicagoJonathan Aguilar/Borderless MagazineEnvironmentInvestigationStaff pickTrending

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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