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5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Ill At Chicago’s Largest Migrant Shelter

The death of the boy comes just days after a Borderless investigation found inhumane living conditions at the shelter in Pilsen.

Mauricio PeñaDecember 18, 2023

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Environment Health Immigration Policy Investigation

Investigation: Migrants Describe Inhumane Conditions at Chicago’s Largest Shelter

Just days after Illinois Gov. Pritzker shut down a proposed shelter due to health concerns, Venezuelan migrants living in the Pilsen shelter say they are being treated “like dogs.’’

Mauricio Peña, Katrina Pham and Nissa RheeDecember 14, 2023

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy Labor

‘I Cannot Work’: Venezuelan TPS Applicants Face Large Hurdles in Getting Work Permits

Although President Biden expanded temporary protected status for Venezuelans, TPS’ language barriers, long wait times and costly application fees make it difficult for many immigrants to apply.

Katrina PhamDecember 11, 2023

Sebastian Hidalgo for Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

A Chicago faith-based nonprofit furnishes homes for asylum seekers

New Life Centers' New Vecino program, funded by the state, provides asylum seekers with wraparound services and furniture for new apartments.

Sebastian HidalgoDecember 4, 2023

Christian K. Lee for Chalkbeat

Education Immigration Policy

As Chicago’s shelter rule for migrant families takes effect, here are three student rights to know

Homeless children have certain rights aimed at maintaining stability for them at school, including the ability to stay at the school they’ve been attending.

Reema Amin, Chalkbeat ChicagoNovember 28, 2023

Efrain Soriano for Borderless Magazine

Environment

After decades of waiting, West Chicago’s Final Radiation Cleanup Begins

While newer residents unearth decades of contamination, some neighbors look forward to a planned public park at the former thorium factory.

Liuan HuskaNovember 27, 2023

Colin Boyle / Block Club Chicago

Immigration Policy

What Does The City’s New 60-Day Shelter Limit Mean For Migrants In Chicago?

Volunteers fear the shelter limit is going to create a “new sh-tshow” when folks are forced to leave — and push more people into homelessness.

Quinn Myers and Ariel Parrella-AureliNovember 21, 2023

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

How the Pilsen Food Pantry Expanded to Serve Venezuelan Migrants

The Pilsen Food Pantry provides essentials, including food, clothing, and sleeping bags, to new migrants living in local police stations and shelters.

Chelsea VerstegenNovember 20, 2023