Tsegay Gebreyohanes
He risked his life to flee Eritrea. Now, the father of three has started a new life in Chicago.
Diane Bou KhalilNovember 6, 2023
Illinois bill seeks to bolster language services at state agencies
A language access bill making its way through Springfield would create a new office tasked with bringing interpretation and translation services to state agencies for many non-native English speakers.
Maia McDonaldOctober 30, 2023
Trap Door Theatre brings European plays to the heart of Chicago
The avant-garde theatre has spent 30 years showcasing international productions that otherwise might not be seen in the U.S. Founder Beata Pilch tells Borderless why.
Chelsea VerstegenOctober 24, 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
Little Amal Comes to Chicago With a Message of Hope for Refugees
The 12-foot-tall puppet tells the story of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee separated from her family.
Diane Bou KhalilOctober 6, 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.
Pushing Boundaries: How a Pakistani African American Drag King Burst into Chicago’s Drag Scene
D’Cameron May stepped onto the drag stage four years ago. Now, they have a home among Chicago’s queer immigrant scene.
Katrina PhamSeptember 19, 2023
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
