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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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Cicero Plans to Construct Green Alleys as Residents Call for Flood Prevention Action Environment Trending

Cicero Plans to Construct Green Alleys as Residents Call for Flood Prevention Action

After the July 2023 rainstorm that impacted Cicero residents, the Town of Cicero offers upgrades on residents’ alleyways that reduce flooding via a petition. However, some residents aren’t aware of this opportunity.

Aydali CampaAugust 1, 2024

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‘I Have to Find Work’: Day Laborers Face Steep Competition, Slim Job Prospects Immigration Policy Labor Organizing

‘I Have to Find Work’: Day Laborers Face Steep Competition, Slim Job Prospects

Newly arrived immigrants search for work as day laborers outside home improvement stores across Chicago. Many find few opportunities and precarious work conditions.

Stephen Franklin and Abel UribeJuly 30, 2024

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5 Things To Know About Your Rights As a Day Laborer in Illinois Health Labor Organizing Resources Trending

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

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Illinois Makes Housing Discrimination Based on Immigration Status a Civil Rights Violation Immigration Policy Trending

Illinois Makes Housing Discrimination Based on Immigration Status a Civil Rights Violation

The state-expanded protections prohibit housing providers from discriminating against a person based on actual or perceived immigration status. A real estate attorney breaks down what this expanded law means.

Aydali CampaJuly 15, 2024

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Leaving Venezuela: Omar and Alejandra’s Search for a Better Life As Told To Immigration Policy

Leaving Venezuela: Omar and Alejandra’s Search for a Better Life

Over two years ago, migrants from South and Central America started arriving in Chicago by bus and planes. Here are two of their stories.

Valentina Parra and Gabe BayerJuly 8, 2024

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Buying a Home is Hard. It’s Even More Difficult When You’re Undocumented. Immigration Policy Staff pick Trending

Buying a Home is Hard. It’s Even More Difficult When You’re Undocumented.

Undocumented immigrants have long faced a narrow path to homeownership, but in recent years, some local community banks are slowly expanding lending options to help noncitizens realize their dream of owning a home.

Aydali CampaJuly 2, 2024

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How to Apply for Financial Assistance as an Undocumented Student Resources Trending Where to find

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

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What You Need To Know About The New Protections For Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Immigration Policy Trending

What You Need To Know About The New Protections For Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

The Biden administration announced a plan to offer protection for noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens.

Tara MobasherJune 18, 2024

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