Where Can I Find Free Food in Chicago?
Here are food pantries where you can receive groceries or a hot meal across Chicago.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Shook Chicago, Not Our Commitment to Journalism
As Trump doubles down on his immigration crackdown, Borderless continues showing up to tell this country's story through the eyes of our immigrant communities.
Nissa RheeNovember 14, 2025
Cook County Board Reapproves Contract with ICE-Linked Data Firm as Raids Sweep Chicago
Four years after first being warned that a contract risked exposing immigrant data to ICE, Cook County approved another renewal—this time with advocates commissioners voicing frustration that stronger safeguards are still missing.
Alma Campos/ South Side WeeklyNovember 3, 2025
‘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
Judge Orders Release Of Cancer Patient’s Father Arrested By ICE, Citing No Criminal Record
Ruben Torres Maldonado, whose teenage daughter has cancer, was granted a $2,000 bond during a hearing Thursday morning.
Patrick FilbinOctober 31, 2025
Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Must Report To Court Daily About ICE Tactics, Federal Judge Says
“Kids dressed in Halloween costumes walking to a parade do not pose an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer,” U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis told Bovino during a court hearing Tuesday morning. “They just don’t.”
Mina BloomOctober 29, 2025
Immigration Agents Deploy Tear Gas on Neighbors After Detaining Worker in Lakeview, Alderman Says
Federal immigration agents hopped a fence and took a worker, prompting neighbors to immediately protest the detention on Friday afternoon.
Mauricio PeñaOctober 24, 2025
When ICE Came to Little Village, Residents Stood Up: ‘We Are in Solidarity’
After back-to-back raids, Southwest Siders show up to warn neighbors and denounce agents' actions.
ICE Arrest Of Teen Cancer Patient’s Dad ‘Unconscionable,’ Officials Say While Demanding His Release
Rep. Delia Ramirez said she’s preparing legislation to “rein in ICE” as she and other officials push for an investigation into Ruben Torres Maldonado’s arrest by a “terror force” of federal agents.
Patrick FilbinOctober 23, 2025
Mexican American Tattoo Artists Use Their Skills to Fight for Immigrant Rights
While the Trump administration uses tattoos to target and deport Latino immigrants, these artists are tapping into Chicano tattooing’s origins to resist and uplift their community.
Katrina PhamOctober 23, 2025
‘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.
‘This Could Have Been Anyone’: How a Fatal ICE Shooting Impacted Franklin Park Residents
When Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez was fatally shot by an ICE agent last month, the moment sent shockwaves through a community that prides itself on its diversity.
Aydali CampaOctober 21, 2025
From Pepper Spray to Tear Gas: Here’s How to Spot the Difference When They’re Dispersed
Amid frequent escalating protests and aggressive tactics by federal agents, Borderless compiled a guide to understand what substances agents are using — and how to stay protected in case of potential exposure.
Tara MobasherOctober 17, 2025
Immigration Committee Chair Warns ‘Fascism Is Here,’ Sends Plan To Investigate Feds To Council
Among the measures expected to be considered by the City Council on Thursday is a resolution to investigate “every instance of potential misconduct” by federal agents in Chicago amid the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement blitz.
Alex V. HernandezOctober 16, 2025
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
ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren’t Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules
Agents have been concealing their identities by wearing masks and hats without badges or name tags. Advocates say the ruling is a step toward accountability.
Mina BloomOctober 10, 2025
Environmental Advocates Keep Eyes on Damen Silos As Demolition Resumes
For months, activists have been surveilling the Damen Silos demolition to ensure that environmental protection measures are in place and enforced.
Aydali CampaOctober 9, 2025
Chicago Officials, Community Leaders Push Back Against ICE’s Aggressive Tactics: ‘This Is About Control’
One month since the launch of “Operation Midway Blitz,” Illinois officials and activists are taking action against ICE enforcement tactics and the deployment of the National Guard.
Tara MobasherOctober 7, 2025
Chicago Medical Students Create ‘Safety Net Clinic’ for Noncitizens
The Mobile Migrant Health Team, made up of medical students and volunteers, banded together to provide medical help to noncitizens.
