Things to Do in Chicago, Dec. 22 – Jan. 4
Have some laughs at a comedy show, find some inspiration in art or get ready for camp!
Borderless Magazine StaffDecember 21, 2022
As Flooding Increases, Chicago Looks to Make Basement Housing Safer
Chicago has experienced more frequent and severe storms in recent decades, putting immigrants and low income Chicagoans living in basement units at increased risk of flooding.
Siri ChilukuriDecember 20, 2022
Behind the scenes of “After the Buses: Meet The Migrants At The Center Of Texas’ Manufactured Crisis”
Why we worked on these stories, how our collaboration with Block Club Chicago came together and what we learned.
Diane Bou KhalilDecember 15, 2022
Four Things to Do in Chicago, Dec. 14 – 21
Learn from photojournalists on the frontlines, celebrate Las Posadas, see an exhibit on Iranian protesters or listen to Filipino American musicians.
Borderless Magazine StaffDecember 13, 2022
After The Buses: Meet The Migrants At The Center Of Texas’ Manufactured Crisis
Block Club Chicago and Borderless Magazine followed 10 of the thousands of Venezuelan migrants sent to Chicago as part of Texas Gov. Abbott’s political stunt this year.
Madison SavedraDecember 6, 2022
Three Things to Do in Chicago, Dec. 8 – 14
Enjoy an evening of violin music at the National Indo-American Museum, get your holiday shopping done at a Ukrainian maker’s market, and more.
Borderless Magazine StaffDecember 6, 2022
A Young Venezuelan Had Never Heard Of Chicago. Now, He’s Starting A Life Here.
Jhopsef Stiven spent years hopping countries in search of a better life. He's one of thousands of migrants starting over in Chicago with no family or knowledge of the city.
Alex V. HernandezDecember 4, 2022
Young Venezuelan Struggles To Build A Life And Pay Off Debt Of His Journey To America
Maikel Jose Tineo was hopeful about his new life in Chicago. But since he’s arrived, he's been stiffed by a job and watched his friend rushed to the emergency room. Now, he’s wondering if he should stay.
Madison SavedraDecember 4, 2022
A Venezuelan Father Came To America In Pursuit Of A Better Job To Support His Family. But He Had To Leave His Young Daughter Behind.
Yorvi Sánchez found friends in Chicago, but he isn’t looking forward to Christmas without his 7-year-old daughter. "Being able to help them from here is the whole reason I came here,” he said.
Alex V. HernandezDecember 3, 2022
A Young Venezuelan Had A Simple Dream To Make Money And Travel. He Was On His Own For The First Time In His Life.
After being separated from his family at the border, Delwuins was alone for months in a suburban hotel, with little to do. Without a car or work permit, his options to make money were limited.
Madison SavedraDecember 3, 2022
