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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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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

Abel Uribe for Borderless Magazine

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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