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Immigration Policy Investigation

Illinois’ New Health Care Program for Undocumented Seniors Leaves Some of the Most Vulnerable Behind

The program enrolled over 9,000 people in its first year, but doesn’t cover long-term care — a dangerous pitfall for many undocumented seniors.

Carlos Ballesteros and Laura Rodríguez Presa (Chicago Tribune)April 12, 2022

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Immigration Policy Investigation

Aging in the Shadows: A Crisis of Older Undocumented Workers Awaits Illinois

The number of undocumented immigrants ages 65 and over in Illinois is set to grow exponentially. Advocates say it’s a crisis in the making. Injustice Watch and the Chicago Tribune teamed up to report on the challenges facing Illinois’ aging undocumented population.

Carlos Ballesteros and Laura Rodríguez Presa (Chicago Tribune)April 11, 2022

Things to do

Three Things to Do in Chicago, Apr. 7-Apr. 13

Events on our radar include Expo Chicago and a virtual discussion on refugee resettlement services in Chicago

Borderless Magazine StaffApril 7, 2022

Things to do

Three Things to Do in Chicago, Mar. 31-Apr. 6

Events on our radar include art shows at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago and the Chinese American Museum of Chicago.

Borderless Magazine StaffMarch 31, 2022

four comedians with microphones advertising a comedy show March 25th, 2022

Things to do

Three Things to Do in Chicago, Mar. 25-Mar. 31

This week, check out a comedy show about immigrating to the U.S., a lecture on Greek independence and an art show in Pilsen.

Borderless Magazine StaffMarch 24, 2022

close image of Julieta Alcántar-García wearing a red top with shite flowers and blue accents

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Environment Organizing

The Growing Fight Over a Trash Station in West Chicago

Lack of transparency and concerns over environmental racism are fueling backlash to a waste transfer station in majority Latino West Chicago.

Liuan HuskaMarch 23, 2022

Film Screening – Jang-Gae: The Foreigner; boy with backpack in the front and headphones on looking up

Things to do

Three Things to Do in Chicago, Mar. 18-Mar. 24

Events on our radar include an art show titled “America, le/the/el Terrible” and a film screening about a Korean American's coming of age

Borderless Magazine StaffMarch 18, 2022