Art Without Borders: Chicago’s Lit & Luz Fest Unites Artists from the City and Mexico
This annual art festival spotlights community, culture and conversation.
A Tattoo Artist’s Guide to Albany Park
From a lively pool hall to a bakery selling traditional Mexican sweet breads, tattoo artist Brian Nazario shares the spots that he believes makes Albany Park unique.
Camilla ForteSeptember 18, 2026
A Community Organizer’s Guide to West Ridge
From a beloved grocery store to a family-owned Pakistani restaurant, Bharat Sharma shares the places he believes make West Ridge special.
Camilla ForteSeptember 3, 2026
An Artist’s Guide to McKinley Park
From a DIY skate park to restaurant favorites, artist and curator Alejandro Quiroz shares the spaces that reflect the spirit of the McKinley Park community.
Camilla ForteAugust 13, 2026
A 12-Foot Puppet. A Small House. A Play On The Southwest Side About The Impact of Trees
A theater troupe is bringing an interactive puppet show to Chicago’s South and West Side parks this month, encouraging people to learn more about how trees impact community health.
How World Cup Watch Parties Became Cultural Hubs for Some Chicago Immigrant Communities
From wearing luchador masks to drumming and dancing — Borderless Magazine captured how some immigrant communities showcased their traditions across Chicago’s World Cup watch parties.
Panini Sticker Swap Meets Help Some Chicago Immigrants Reconnect to Childhood Memories
For collectors who grew up watching the World Cup abroad, completing the Panini World Cup album is more than a hobby — it’s a tradition tied to childhood memories.
Camilla ForteJuly 16, 2026
Once Packed with Day Laborers, a Chicago Hiring Corner Empties Out Under Immigration Crackdown
At a Shell gas station that has drawn day laborers for decades, immigration raids have scared off both workers and the contractors who hire them, prompting a network of volunteers to offer support and a sense of safety.
‘Candyland’ Prom in Little Village Celebrates LGBTQ+ Youth
Chicago’s annual queer prom returned to Little Village to celebrate joy, visibility and community.
Camilla ForteJune 16, 2026
Inside Pilsen’s Living Stations of the Cross: The 49-Year Tradition Drawing Hundreds to 18th Street
Pilsen’s Via Crucis has run for 49 years. For the families who keep it going, it’s more than a performance.
Camilla ForteApril 3, 2026
‘It Was An Act Of Solidarity’: A Community Health Worker’s Mission to Adapt Care During Midway Blitz
‘It Was An Act Of Solidarity’: A Community Health Worker’s Mission to Adapt Care During Midway Blitz
At the height of Operation Midway Blitz, Diana Martinez moved her community support groups online to continue providing essential care.
Camilla ForteMarch 26, 2026
‘We Can’t Live in Fear’: How a Cafe Owner Showed up for Community and Himself
When Operation Midway Blitz put a target on Latino-owned businesses, Ozzy Gámez refused to stay at home.
Camilla ForteMarch 12, 2026
‘We Have Each Other’s Backs’: An Environmental Organizer Sets His Sights on ICE
David Barboza has spent years fighting pollution on the Southeast Side of Chicago. But when Donald Trump was re-elected in 2025, he saw a new threat to his community: immigrant deportations.
Camilla ForteMarch 5, 2026
Borderless Magazine’s Top Photos of 2025
From a streetside vigil for a man killed by ICE to a rally for a daycare worker detained by immigration agents, Borderless Magazines’ visuals team discusses how they captured their top images of 2025.
How is Your Community Showing Up? Borderless Wants to Hear From You for Our New Visuals Series
Borderless launched a photo series highlighting millennials and Gen Z from immigrant communities and we want to hear from you.
Camilla ForteDecember 10, 2025
What Rights Do Tenants and Landlords Have While Facing ICE?
What you should know if federal immigration agents show up at your building or damage your property.
‘It’s a Tradition I Hope Never Dies’: Pilsen Families Honor their Departed Loved Ones
At Día de los Muertos Xicágo, Chicagoans celebrate departed loved ones surrounded by community.
Camilla ForteNovember 1, 2025
Religious Activists Protested Broadview for Years. Now, ICE’s Crackdown Is Drowning Out Their Prayers
What began as quiet Friday morning prayers decades ago has evolved into a larger and louder movement as activists join a long-standing prayer group in demanding the release of detainees.
‘We Should Be Able To Live In Peace’: ICE Allegedly Pulls Gun On State Rep. Hoan Huynh
In the latest incident in a string of aggressive immigration enforcement, Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh alleged that federal agents pointed a gun at him and a staffer in Chicago’s North Side while they were warning the community of ICE presence.
Boards Across Borders: Two Chicago Brothers’ Love Letter to the Guatemalan Skate Community
Javier and Rodrigo “Booger” Ponce are leveraging their connection to Chicago's skate community to uplift the Guatemalan skateboarding scene.
Camilla ForteOctober 14, 2025
Mexican Independence Day Parades Celebrate Heritage, Despite Immigration Pressures
As thousands celebrated their pride during this weekend’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations, many also took a stand against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement activity in Chicago.
How Summer Festival Organizers Leaned into Community Resources to Resist ICE
Some festival organizers have taken proactive measures to train vendors and staff on how to interact with ICE agents ahead of large gatherings with immigrant attendees.
Chicago’s Goth Artists Support Immigrants Through Their Music: ‘We’re…Fighting the Good Fight’
In response to recent ICE raids, Chicago Goth Scene organized a benefit concert to raise funds for the National Immigrant Justice Center and stand in solidarity with impacted families.
Camilla ForteJuly 24, 2025
Humboldt Park Celebrates 25th Annual Barrio Arts Festival, Despite Worries of ICE Raids
Chicago’s Puerto Rican community celebrated their heritage with live music and art after officials raised concerns about federal officers surveying the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture last week.
Camilla ForteJuly 14, 2025
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Surveyed by Federal Agents Ahead of Festivals, Elected Officials Say
Officials called the encounter “intimidating” as federal agents lingered and refused to leave the property. The Department of Homeland Security denied targeting the museum.
