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Chicago-Based Iranian Artist Explores Confinement with the Help of Her House Plants Arts & Culture Trending

Chicago-Based Iranian Artist Explores Confinement with the Help of Her House Plants

Laleh Motlagh describes how she discovered art, women's rights in Iran, and her latest exhibit, "Entanglement."

Tara MobasherSeptember 5, 2024

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Life for Women in Iran: ‘They Want to Own Our Minds’ Education Immigration Policy Trending

Life for Women in Iran: ‘They Want to Own Our Minds’

The Islamic Revolution ushered in a new normal for Iranian women. Some have fled, while others have built a life in the country despite the adversity.

Tara MobasherSeptember 4, 2024

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Iranians Face Stringent Screening for a Chance to Study in the U.S. Education Immigration Policy Staff pick Trending

Iranians Face Stringent Screening for a Chance to Study in the U.S.

Many students face canceled visa interview appointments, months-long waits and unexplained rejections, jeopardizing their attendance at American Universities.

Tara MobasherSeptember 3, 2024

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I Helped My Immigrant Parents Buy A Home. Now I Help Families Become Homeowners As Told To Trending

I Helped My Immigrant Parents Buy A Home. Now I Help Families Become Homeowners

Gerardo Revelo helped his parents navigate the homeownership process when he was younger. He now guides hundreds of families on the home-buying journey.

Tara MobasherAugust 29, 2024

Photo illustration and photo by Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

How an Immigrant Family Bought a Home With the Help of a Chicago Nonprofit As Told To Trending

How an Immigrant Family Bought a Home With the Help of a Chicago Nonprofit

After leaving Mexico with her family, Erika Ayala and her husband spent a decade working to buy a home. The Resurrection Project helped them navigate the challenges undocumented immigrants face to become homeowners.

Martha ContrerasAugust 27, 2024

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How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Are Talking About Immigration Immigration Policy Staff pick Trending

How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Are Talking About Immigration

Former President Trump has continued his anti-immigrant rhetoric and promised mass deportation, while Vice President Harris has shared sparse details on her policy plans.

ISabelle SenechalAugust 22, 2024

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DNC Protesters Call For Ceasefire in Gaza, Israel Arms Embargo as Palestinian Death Toll Rises Organizing Trending

DNC Protesters Call For Ceasefire in Gaza, Israel Arms Embargo as Palestinian Death Toll Rises

With all eyes on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, tens of thousands of protesters marched in solidarity with Palestine.

Isabelle SenechalAugust 19, 2024

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The Faces of Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses in Chicago Arts & Culture Labor Visuals

The Faces of Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses in Chicago

Jonathan Castillo’s photography breaks stereotypes and honors immigrant-owned businesses in Chicago and nearby suburbs.

Max HermanAugust 13, 2024

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City Officials Attempt to Allay Residents’ Fears as Partial Demolition Looms in Pilsen Environment Health Trending

City Officials Attempt to Allay Residents’ Fears as Partial Demolition Looms in Pilsen

As Midwest Generation Fisk Station owners move to remove a cracked and leaning silo at the site, residents called for high-quality air monitors and more communication from the city about the demolition process.

Aydali CampaAugust 8, 2024

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Day Laborers Say They Are Being Beaten, Harassed Outside Home Depot By Off-Duty Cops Investigation Labor Trending

Day Laborers Say They Are Being Beaten, Harassed Outside Home Depot By Off-Duty Cops

Criminal trespassing arrests have skyrocketed at a Southwest Side Home Depot as recently arrived migrants seek work, and day laborers say they’re being mistreated as a result.

Sebastián Hidalgo / City BureauAugust 6, 2024

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