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Arts & Culture

A Chicago Mural Project Becomes a Nationwide Movement

The Mural Movement started as a beautification project but has grown to provide solace and support for community members — generational or recently arrived.

Martha ContrerasFebruary 9, 2023

The words "Crazy in Love" and "GPLXC" on a blue and pink background with hearts

Gage Park Latinx Council

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Feb. 9 – Feb. 15

Create a personalized candle, run a 5k or take in a winter concert.

Borderless Magazine StaffFebruary 8, 2023

Image courtesy of Illinois Secretary of State Office

Resources

What ID Do You Need to Travel or Register to Vote?

From a driver’s license to a REAL ID card to CityKey ID, here’s how to get an ID if you’re an immigrant or an undocumented person.

Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 2, 2023

Omar Offendum wearing a jean button up, hoodie and winter coat outside in front of a mural

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Feb. 2 – Feb. 8

Hear about a new children’s book for Arab and Muslim families, learn to play Korean games, create your own zine or listen to a Syrian American poet and hip-hop artist.

Borderless Magazine StaffFebruary 2, 2023

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Environment and Health Investigation

West Chicago Residents Await Decision on 2nd Waste Transfer Station in the City

Amid environmental concerns, residents questioned the need for a second waste station in their community and wanted to know what measures will be taken to mitigate increased pollution.

Diane Bou KhalilJanuary 26, 2023

hundreds fill the streets with confetti in the air and a several people with dragon costumes in the foreground

Photo courtesy of Chicago Chinatown Community Foundation

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Jan. 26 – Feb. 1

Listen to a night of jazz and Arabic music, a night of Latin alternative music or see a Lunar New Year parade.

Borderless Magazine StaffJanuary 25, 2023

Erika Sanchez wearing red lipstick and a red top, blue background

Photo by Adriana Diaz

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Jan. 19 – Jan. 25

See some South Asian art, dress up for a good cause or hear a poetry reading from a Chicago author.

Borderless Magazine StaffJanuary 17, 2023

Illustration by Verónica Martínez for Injustice Watch

Investigation

Chicago Police Denied Scores of Undocumented Crime Victims a Path to Citizenship

Immigrants seeking U visas are being blocked by two sergeants who were previously involved in controversial shootings and on the verge of being fired.

Carlos BallesterosJanuary 17, 2023

Saleha Soadat interviews former Afghan district governor Salima Mazari on a couch in her current home

Michelle Kanaar/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Borderless Magazine’s Favorite Stories of 2022

A female Afghan governor-turned-refugee, a Bangladeshi community builder working behind bars, a Mexican American woman who turned love-letter writing into a family tradition, here are some of the people whose stories we helped tell in 2022.

Diane Bou KhalilJanuary 12, 2023

"Bald Sisters," photo by Michael Brosilow

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Jan. 12 – Jan. 18

Watch a world premiere play about a Cambodian family, view a traveling exhibit on Indigenous women or see a dance recital celebrating Mexican heritage.

Borderless Magazine StaffJanuary 12, 2023

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