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Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Dec. 17–Dec. 23

A festive tribute to Chicago’s '90s drag underground scene, cocktails for a cause and a pop-up holiday market!

Borderless Magazine StaffDecember 16, 2021

Photo by Michelle Kanaar/Borderless Magazine

Education Investigation

Immigrant Community College Students Struggle to Find Support During COVID

City Colleges of Chicago immigrant students balance extra work hours, technology issues and limited English proficiency with remote learning.

Ata YounanDecember 16, 2021

Chicago Park District students watch birds at the Big Marsh Park in Chicago as part of "small is all," a program that brings together art and the environment

Photo by Irina Zadov

Español

El arte y el medio ambiente se encuentran en un nuevo plan de estudios

Los artistas y educadores de Chicago detrás del programa “lo pequeño es todo” (“small is all”) hablan sobre lo que los lleva a vivir en la ciudad.

Nissa RheeDecember 13, 2021

As Told To Español

Las impresiones de Carlos Barberena son testamentos humanizadores de historias de inmigrantes

Antes de su nueva exposición en Milwaukee, el artista que actualmente reside en Chicago habla sobre su trabajo y la democracia radical del arte del grabado.

Kerry CardozaDecember 10, 2021

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Dec. 9–Dec. 16

Go dancing, attend an NIJC training to educate and advocate for the release of detained immigrants and attend a holiday market in Pilsen!

Borderless Magazine StaffDecember 9, 2021

Carlos Barberena

Arts & Culture As Told To Labor Organizing

Carlos Barberena’s Prints Are Humanizing Testaments of Immigrant Stories

Ahead of his new exhibition in Milwaukee, the Chicago-based artist talks about his work and the radical democracy of printmaking.

Kerry CardozaDecember 8, 2021

Photo by Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

Judge Upholds Illinois Way Forward Act, Sealing an End to ICE Detention in the State

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by two Illinois counties hoping to keep their lucrative ICE detention contracts. Those contracts are now set to be phased out starting Jan. 1.

Carlos BallesterosDecember 7, 2021

Organizer and pastor Emma Lozano, wearing a black hoodie, poses in front of a mural that depicts Chicago mayor Harold Washington and Lozano’s brother, Rudy Lozano.

As Told To Español

El movimiento del santuario 15 años después

La pastora de Chicago Emma Lozano analiza el movimiento para mantener a los inmigrantes indocumentados con sus familias y una exhibición relacionada con la MCA.

Michelle KanaarDecember 6, 2021

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Dec. 2–Dec. 9

Learn about a nature-centric curriculum for youth, watch a documentary on activism in Gage Park and attend a community-focused art expo!

Borderless Magazine StaffDecember 2, 2021

Photo by Irina Zadov

Arts & Culture Education Environment

Art and Environment Meet in New Curriculum

The Chicago artists and educators behind the “small is all" program talk about what grounds them in the city.

Nissa RheeDecember 1, 2021

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