A People’s Agenda for Immigration Under Trump
Chicagoans share the immigration policies and changes they will be working toward during President Trump’s second term.
City Council Blocks Effort to Weaken Chicago’s ‘Welcoming’ Ordinance
Ald. Raymond Lopez and Silvana Tabares' proposal would have reinstated a controversial practice of allowing police to cooperate with federal immigration agents.
Fatema HosseiniJanuary 16, 2025
How Trump Made Gains Among Chinatown Voters
Donald Trump’s increased support in Chinatown reflects a broader national trend driven by misinformation, economic frustration and shifts in social values, community leaders say.
Fatema HosseiniJanuary 14, 2025
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.
Fatema HosseiniDecember 3, 2024
How Immigrant Communities Are Feeling as They Cast Their Vote for President
As voters head to the polls, immigrant communities share what’s at stake for them this election.
Chicago Will End Troubled Staffing Contract, Merge Homeless, Migrant Systems By 2025
The new system will offer 6,800 beds despite a projected need for 11,000 spaces for all Chicagoans experiencing homelessness.
Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter Shutters After Troubling Year
City officials' decision to consolidate city-run migrant shelters comes as the number of residents has dwindled and fewer asylum seekers are arriving in Chicago.
