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Arts & Culture

Borderless’ 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Immigrant, Minority-Owned Shops

From handcrafted items to wine, we compiled a list of local Chicago businesses to consider when shopping this holiday season.

Borderless Magazine StaffDecember 4, 2024

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Immigration Policy

Veteran Reflects on Military Service and Afghanistan’s Legacy with Afghan Journalist

Throughout his two decades of service, Kevin Burke was deployed several times to Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa. The experience shaped his perspective on Afghan people fighting for freedom against the Taliban.

Fatema HosseiniDecember 3, 2024

Photo illustration by Max Herman/Borderless Magazine. Photos courtesy of Ruby Montana. Map of Ciudad Juarez-El Paso border from OpenStreetMaps

Immigration Policy

How a Dog Rescue at the Border is Helping Families Reunite with Their Pets

El Paso-based Bridge Pups Rescue volunteers, led by Ruby Montana, have been reuniting immigrants with their pets after crossing the US-Mexico border.

Chelsea VerstegenNovember 25, 2024

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Immigration Policy Investigation

Sensitive Migrant Data Mishandled, Former Chicago Shelter Contractors Allege

In a federal complaint, the former contractors say that Favorite Healthcare Staffing systematically mishandled personally identifying and private health information of shelter residents.

Emeline Posner and Katrina PhamNovember 21, 2024

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Resources

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

Photo illustration by Max Herman/Borderless Magazine. Photos by Max Herman/Borderless Magazine and Efrain Soriano for Borderless Magazine. Map from Canva.

As Told To Visuals

Leaving Venezuela: ‘The Only Option for Us Was the United States’

Six migrant families shared their journey from Central and South America to start a new life in Chicago.

Jonathan Torres and Martha ContrerasNovember 19, 2024

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Environment and Health Investigation Labor and Economics Visuals

City Contractor ‘Failed’ Clients as Migrant Shelter Complaints Mounted, Staffers Say

Chicago is phasing out Favorite Healthcare Staffing after paying the agency $342 million to oversee its shelter system. Records show that Favorite had a poor track record of resolving complaints.

Emeline PosnerNovember 19, 2024