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As Told To Chicago's Immigrant Restaurants During COVID-19 Health Labor

The Loop’s Russian Tea Time is Back

For Altyn and Enesh Mantyyeva, co-owners of the iconic Chicago restaurant Russian Tea Time, serving the dishes of their childhood isn’t just business — it’s a personal responsibility.

Mark DovichAugust 5, 2021

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Arts & Culture

Refugee High: Coming of Age in America

Writer Elly Fishman spent a year chronicling the lives of young refugees and immigrants at a Chicago public school in Rogers Park for her new book, Refugee High: Coming of Age in America.

Borderless Magazine Staff and Elly FishmanAugust 3, 2021

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As Told To Español

Wake ‘N Bacon, ubicado en Lakeview, usa Instagram para sobrevivir a la pandemia

Con el conocimiento de las redes sociales, los propietarios del lugar de brunch y restaurante Wake 'N Bacon han cumplido su sueño, incluso en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19.

Izzy StroobandtAugust 3, 2021

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Immigration Policy Organizing

Illinois To End Immigrant Detention with New Bill

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Illinois Way Forward Act today, which will end immigrant detention in the state in 2022 and expand protections for immigrant communities.

Nissa RheeAugust 2, 2021

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As Told To Chicago's Immigrant Restaurants During COVID-19 Health Labor

Lakeview’s Wake ‘N Bacon Uses Instagram to Survive the Pandemic

With social media savvy, owners of brunch spot Wake 'N Bacon have held onto their dream — even in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Izzy StroobandtJuly 28, 2021

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As Told To Español

Inaugurado durante la pandemia, Athena Board Game Cafe de Rogers Park encuentra su lugar

Después de años en el mundo empresarial, Patricia González decidió seguir su proyecto que le apasionaba en Chicago. González abrió Athena Board Game Cafe justo cuando la ciudad estaba cerrando debido al COVID-19.

Maria AriasJuly 28, 2021

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As Told To Español

El restaurante 5 Rabanitos, ubicado en Pilsen, sobrevive a la pandemia con el apoyo de la comunidad

El restaurante mexicano y la taquería del chef Alfonso Sotelo, 5 Rabanitos, tiene sus raíces en la familia.

Kelly MilanJuly 21, 2021

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A medida que el COVID se propagaba a través de los centros de detención del Medio Oeste, ICE ha encontrado dificultades para proporcionar datos precisos

Estadísticas inaccesibles e inconsistentes reportadas públicamente por la agencia de cumplimiento contribuyen a su mal manejo sistémico de COVID-19, lo que subraya una clara necesidad de una mayor supervisión, dicen los investigadores.

Chelsea Verstegen and Adriana RezalJuly 21, 2021

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As Told To Chicago's Immigrant Restaurants During COVID-19 Health Labor

Launched During COVID, Rogers Park’s Athena Board Game Cafe Finds Its Footing

After years in the corporate world, Patricia Gonzalez decided to pursue her passion project in Chicago. She opened it right when the city was shutting down due to COVID-19.

Maria AriasJuly 21, 2021

Cesar Izquierdo, who owns Taste of Peru in Rogers Park, sits in his empty restaurant in Chicago Ill. on June 30, 2021.

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Español

Con la reapertura de Chicago, inmigrantes dueños de restaurantes reflexionan sobre un año sin precedentes

Frente a un futuro incierto, una investigación de Borderless Magazine encontró que los restaurantes de inmigrantes sobrellevan la recuperación con creatividad y determinación después de una pausa pandémica.

Diane Bou KhalilJuly 20, 2021

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