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Illustration by Anna Mielniczuk for Borderless Magazine

Borderless Magazine’s Favorite Photos and Illustrations of 2022

From fleeing Afghanistan to starting a sanctuary movement, Borderless Magazine’s visual journalists continued to amplify the stories of people from Chicago’s immigrant communities.

Michelle KanaarJanuary 5, 2023

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Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Chicago, Jan. 5 – Jan. 11

Discover what inspires a Puerto Rican artist, learn more about the works of a Chinese-American composer, or listen to the sounds of Turkish music from two Chicago ensembles.

Borderless Magazine StaffJanuary 4, 2023

"La Posada" written in gold on a red background

Arts & Culture

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

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Illustration by Jennifer Chavez for Borderless Magazine

Environment and Health

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

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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

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Ira Lupu

Arts & Culture

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

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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

Arts & Culture

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

Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

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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

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Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

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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

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