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LRS, or Lakeshore Recycling Systems, white building in West Chicago

West Chicago Receives Application for Second Trash Station Amid Concerns About Pollution

West Chicago residents are concerned about the environmental impact of Lakeshore Recycling Systems’ proposed waste transfer station, half a mile from an existing station.

Diane Bou KhalilSeptember 22, 2022

Arts & Culture

Three Things To Do In Chicago, Sept. 15-Sept. 21

Celebrating diversity and unity, and aiding those in need, here are three cultural events in and around Chicago.

Borderless Magazine StaffSeptember 15, 2022

Migrants hub by a bus after being sent to Chicago from Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott

Jesus J. Montero for Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

As Texas Governor Sends More Buses of Migrants to Chicago, Jobs and Housing Help Needed

As buses continue to arrive in Chicago carrying migrants from Texas, advocates are concerned about long-term housing and employment support.

Diane Bou Khalil and Jesus J. MonteroSeptember 13, 2022

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Arts & Culture

Five Things To Do In Chicago, Sept. 8-Sept. 14

Dinner, desserts, dancing and more! Here are five cultural events in and around Chicago this weekend.

Borderless Magazine StaffSeptember 8, 2022

People walk toward Little Village's Discount Mall, in the center a man plays the guitar; there are several people with strollers

Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine

Press Announcements

These Borderless Stories Had Big Impact – and Got Nominated for Awards

Our visual reporting on the Little Village Discount Mall and bilingual coverage of the Afghan community receives national recognition.

Borderless Magazine StaffSeptember 7, 2022

ZINEmercado 2022 "all welcome" "todos bienvenidos" "free" two cats reading a zine

Art: AUSTRA @austyuniverse / zine CH

Arts & Culture

Five Things To Do In Chicago, Sept. 1-Sept. 7

Check out two cultural festivals, a Lucha Libre wrestling event and get to know local artists at ZINEmercado!

Borderless Magazine StaffSeptember 1, 2022

Viet Thanh Nguyen in Ha Long Bay on a red boat wearing a blue hat

Photo courtesy of Viet Thanh Nguyen

Arts & Culture

Author Viet Thanh Nguyen on Being a Refugee and Storyteller

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Sympathizer” will receive an award from the American Writers Museum in Chicago this month.

Diane Bou KhalilAugust 30, 2022

"West Chicago Food Festival Saturday Aug. 27 4-8 pm"

Arts & Culture

Four Things To Do in Chicago, Aug. 25-Aug. 31

Check out a West Chicago food festival, free Southeast side documentary screening and more!

Borderless Magazine StaffAugust 25, 2022

J Saxon swings a disco ball dressed in a traditional pink Bolivian suit

Jonathan Aguilar/Borderless Magazine

As Told To Labor and Economics

This Queer Bolivian American Wants To Be Chicago’s Next Mayor

J Saxon says their mixed identities represent Chicagoans who don’t always have a say in politics.

Youcef O. BounabAugust 24, 2022

Arts & Culture

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Aug. 18-Aug. 24

Check out a thrifting mercado, poetry performance and other local Chicago events!

Borderless Magazine StaffAugust 18, 2022

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