Where to Find Turkey Giveaways This Thanksgiving
If you need food this Thanksgiving, here is a guide to upcoming turkey giveaways in Chicago.
Fiona WuNovember 20, 2024
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.
Diane Bou KhalilNovember 7, 2024
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.
Tara MobasherOctober 10, 2024
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.
Andrea FloresSeptember 17, 2024
Looking to Buy a Home? These Groups Offer Homeownership Counseling in Chicago
Whether you want to buy a house, a townhouse, or a condo, these organizations can help you get your new home.
Mauricio PeñaSeptember 17, 2024
How to Vote in Illinois This Election
From how to register to vote to who can vote, we answer your questions about voting in the presidential election.
Tara MobasherSeptember 15, 2024
5 Things To Know About Your Rights As a Day Laborer in Illinois
From wage theft to unsafe work sites, how to navigate your rights as a day laborer regardless of immigration status in Illinois.
Stephen FranklinJuly 30, 2024
How to Apply for Financial Assistance as an Undocumented Student
Undocumented students entering college can’t apply for federal financial aid, but some local and national scholarships and assistance attempt to bridge this gap.
Tara MobasherJune 25, 2024
Where to Find Cooling Centers During Chicago’s Heatwave
How to stay cool and avoid heatstroke in the city and suburbs during the “heat dome.”
Diane Bou KhalilJune 17, 2024
What You Need to Know If You’re Hurt While Working on a Wisconsin Dairy Farm
ProPublica spoke to lawyers, health care providers, government officials and others to help workers understand their rights if they’re injured on the job.
How to Get Free Birth Control Regardless of Immigration Status in Illinois
A state program gives access to temporary coverage for reproductive health services, including birth control and STD testing.
Katrina PhamJune 10, 2024
5 Things to Know When Preparing For Immigration Court Without a Lawyer
Getting an attorney can be expensive and hard to find. Here are tips curated by Borderless on how to navigate immigration court.
Katrina PhamMay 14, 2024
Resource Guides for Immigrants in Chicago
From food assistance to mental health support, we compiled all of our resource guides in one place.
Borderless Magazine StaffApril 15, 2024
7 Things Migrants Should Know About Upcoming Shelter Evictions
Chicago’s 60-day shelter limits will kick in soon. Borderless answers questions on how to access community, city and state resources.
Katrina PhamMarch 5, 2024
Where to Find Free, or Low-Cost Mental Health Support in Chicago
Borderless compiled a list of organizations across the Chicagoland area that provide free or low-cost mental health support.
Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 20, 2024
How to Help Migrants Coming to Chicago
Where to donate food, clothing, money and more to help migrants arriving in Chicago from Texas and other southern states.
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.
Diane Bou KhalilNovember 10, 2023
Where to get free food by neighborhood in Chicago
Here are a few food pantries where you can receive groceries or a hot meal in each of Chicago’s 77 community areas.
Katrina PhamOctober 17, 2023
How to access food benefits programs and free groceries in Chicago
Chicagoans can access free food through food stamps and local food pantries, but eligibility requirements vary. Here’s how you can get food regardless of your immigration or citizenship status in Chicago.
Katrina PhamOctober 17, 2023
Newly-arrived Venezuelan migrants can now apply for TPS protections. Here’s How.
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday they would be extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela, allowing Venezuelan immigrants to receive temporary permissions to live and work in the United States.
How to apply for FEMA assistance regardless of immigration status
Mixed immigration status families in Cicero and other Chicago-area towns can still apply for federal assistance if they were impacted by the July storms.
Diane Bou KhalilSeptember 15, 2023
Locally Made App Puts Interpreter in Immigrants’ Pockets
Joel Arzu and his brother Regis are the brains behind CoVoice, an app people can use to be connected with an interpreter in real-time.
Maia McDonaldSeptember 8, 2023
How to Help Migrants Coming to Chicago
Where to donate food, clothing, money and more to help immigrants being bused to Chicago as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s political stunt.
Borderless Magazine StaffMay 2, 2023
Introducing Borderless Magazine’s Field Canvasser Playbook
A guide to using community organizing techniques to bring journalists closer to their audiences
Nissa RheeMarch 14, 2023
Is My Personal Information For Sale and What Can I Do About It?
LexisNexis, a data brokerage firm, is being sued by Illinois activists for the collection and sale of immigrant data to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. What data is legal or illegal to sell? Who can access it? And what can they do with it?
Chelsea VerstegenMarch 2, 2023
Chicago’s Turkish and Syrian Community Members on How to Help Those Affected by the Earthquakes
Local Turkish and Syrian residents talk about the effects of the recent earthquakes on their home countries and about ways you can help.
Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 23, 2023
What ID Do You Need to Travel or Register to Vote?
From a driver’s license to a REAL ID card to CityKey ID, here’s how to get an ID if you’re an immigrant or an undocumented person.
Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 2, 2023
The Essential Guide to Mutual Aid Groups in Chicago
From Little Village to Rogers Park, where to give and get help from your neighbors this holiday season in Chicago and its suburbs.
Diane Bou KhalilNovember 21, 2022
Where To Find Free or Cheap Winter Coats In Chicago
From coat drives to free stores to resale shops, here are places to get inexpensive or free coats and jackets in the Chicago area.
Diane Bou KhalilNovember 10, 2022
How to Vote in Illinois this Election Day
From what to bring to who can vote, we answer your questions about voting in the midterm elections in Illinois.
Jillian MeleroNovember 4, 2022
Who Are Asylum Seekers and What Is Asylum?
We answer your questions about asylum rules and the differences between asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and more.
Diane Bou KhalilOctober 20, 2022
Using Education to Overcome Health Care Barriers for Immigrants
The Immigrant Health Academy is helping Chicago area immigrants navigate the health care system and access funding for their medical bills.
Leslie HurtadoMay 19, 2022
How to Find an Immigration Lawyer
When do you need an immigration lawyer? How can you find free legal help for your immigration case? We answer your questions.
Diane Bou KhalilApril 21, 2022
How to Support Ukrainians
A running list of events held by Chicagoans to build solidarity with and awareness of the ongoing war in Ukraine
Borderless Magazine StaffFebruary 24, 2022
Where to Find Free COVID-19 Tests in Chicago
PCR and rapid testing is available throughout the Chicago area. Stay on top of your health and find a testing site in your neighborhood.
Diane Bou KhalilNovember 1, 2021
FAQ: What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines in Immigrant Detention Centers
A confusing rollout has left many immigrants detained by ICE relying on local governments to get a COVID vaccine.
Adriana RezalOctober 13, 2021
What to Know About the U.S. Deportations of Haitians
After photos of Border Patrol agents whipping Haitian asylum seekers were made public, immigrant advocates are calling for an end to Title 42 deportations.
Borderless Magazine StaffSeptember 23, 2021
How to Help Afghan Refugees in Chicago and Beyond
Donate money or volunteer to support in-need Afghan refugee families escaping the Taliban
Claire VoonAugust 20, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to African Food in Chicago
Craving Ethiopian, Egyptian, Ghanaian or Somali food? We’ve got you covered with our exhaustive list of Chicago’s must-try African restaurants.
Diane Bou KhalilAugust 18, 2021
How to Confront Domestic Violence
Apna Ghar’s Maha Waseem on how immigrants are particularly vulnerable to domestic violence and what we can do to support survivors.
Ask a lawyer: 5 tips for noncitizens in criminal court
Hena Mansori, the head of the new immigration unit at the Cook County Public Defender's Office, offers advice for noncitizens who come into contact with the justice system.
Rita OcegueraApril 1, 2021
Cook County aims to disrupt the conviction-to-deportation pipeline
A new unit within the Cook County public defender's office wants better representation for noncitizens clients at risk of being deported.
Carlos BallesterosMarch 31, 2021
LGBTQ detainees can get free books with Chicago program
Books for Migrants provides LGBTQ migrants in detention a book of their choice every month.
Ata YounanMarch 17, 2021
Here’s How You Can Get Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Chicago
Here's where, how and when you can get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Chicago.
Kelly BauerMarch 10, 2021
Little Village Businesses Can Apply For Up To $3,000 Micro-Grants
Along with financial assistance, the Road to Recovery program offers technical help for businesses struggling during the pandemic.
Mauricio PeñaMarch 9, 2021
Borderless Magazine 2020 Impact Report
Learn how Borderless Magazine amplified the struggles and strengths of immigrant communities in the Midwest in 2020.
Borderless Magazine StaffMarch 4, 2021
With Anti-Asian Attacks On The Rise, Webinar Teaches Bystanders How To Help
During the past few months, Catherine Shieh has been leading bystander intervention trainings over Zoom to help stem the rise in anti-Asian attacks throughout the country.
Esther Yoon-Ji KangMarch 2, 2021
The South Side Mutual Aid Group Fighting Food Insecurity with Meals that Feed the Soul
Farm, Food, Familias partners with diverse chefs to bring dishes with cultural specificity to Black and Latinx communities in need.
Chelsea VerstegenFebruary 10, 2021
Ten Things to Watch and Read about Immigration this Winter
From stories about undocumented immigrants to comedies about first-generation families, here are some of our favorite things to watch and read about immigration.
Claudia HernándezDecember 22, 2020
Where to Find Turkey Giveaways This Thanksgiving
Community organizations throughout Chicago are giving out food and clothing to families in need this holiday season.
Diane Bou KhalilNovember 19, 2020
How to Get Help Voting in Illinois
Wondering how to register to vote? How to vote by mail? ¿Quieres saber cómo registrarte para votar? ¿Cómo votar por correo?
After Court Ruling, What’s Next for TPS?
Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, helps 300,000 people work and live in the United States. But a recent court ruling threatens to end the humanitarian program.
Diane Bou KhalilSeptember 28, 2020
What You Need to Know About the New Restrictions on Work Visas
How Trump’s new executive order impacts American companies and immigrants who work or want to work in the United States.
Claudia HernándezJuly 8, 2020
Immigration Judges Sue Over Censorship
The National Association of Immigration Judges' Samuel Cole talks about a Trump administration rule that he says muzzles judges.
Diane Bou KhalilJuly 8, 2020
Should I Apply for DACA? Can I Renew? Lawyer Answers DACA Recipients’ Questions
Vanessa Esparza-López, a supervising attorney with the National Immigrant Justice Center’s Immigrant Legal Defense Project, explains how the Supreme Court's ruling will impact DACA recipients.
Supreme Court Protects DACA: Understanding the Court’s Decision and the Obama-era immigration policy
Supreme Court Protects DACA: Understanding the Court’s Decision and the Obama-era immigration policy
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's termination of DACA today. The policy has allowed over 825,000 immigrants to work and go to school in the United States since 2012.
Francisco VelazquezJune 18, 2020
A People’s Guide to Fighting Racism
Six Black and Latinx community leaders share what we need to do to address structural racism.
Six immigrant organizations that need your help during the coronavirus outbreak
As COVID-19 continues to spread in Illinois, immigrant organizations are looking to protect their oldest, most vulnerable community members.
Leslie HurtadoMarch 18, 2020
