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Arts & Culture

Three Things to Do in Chicago, Feb. 3-Feb. 9

Learn about generational storytelling between African American women, celebrate the Year of the Tiger and attend a workshop for Latinx writers

Borderless Magazine StaffFebruary 3, 2022

Arts & Culture As Told To

Iraqi Artist Bassim Al-Shaker Paints His Own Revolution

The Chicago-based artist on growing up in Iraq during the war and how his paintings endangered his life — and led to international acclaim.

Diane Bou KhalilFebruary 2, 2022

Arts & Culture

Five Things to Do in Chicago, January 27–February 3

A talk on Palestinian identity, an anti-Asian hate rally and more events to check out this week in Chicago

Borderless Magazine StaffJanuary 27, 2022

immigration, journalism, book, borders, Muslim ban

Arts & Culture

Remembering the Muslim Travel Ban 5 Years On

A new book by Reece Jones chronicles the aftermath of Trump’s ban on nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Borderless Magazine StaffJanuary 25, 2022

Arts & Culture

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 StaffJanuary 21, 2022

protesting, environmental justice, Chicago, General Iron, permit City Bureau, event

Image courtesy of City Bureau

Arts & Culture

Three Things To Do In Chicago, January 20–27

An immersive evening of Cuban culture, a conversation on environmental racism on the Southeast Side and more

Borderless Magazine StaffJanuary 20, 2022

Borjon family photo in Chicago: parents with two little girls

Photo courtesy of Vanessa Borjon

Arts & Culture Immigration Policy

The Liberating Language of Love Letters

A first-generation Mexican American on how her parents met through the Chicago Sun-Times personal ads and the benefits of dating slowly.

Vanessa BorjonJanuary 18, 2022

People look out from the McHenry County Correctional Facility during a march organized by the Coalition to Cancel the ICE Contract in McHenry County.

Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local

Enforcement and Courts

McHenry County Will Not Get to Keep Holding ICE Detainees, Chairman Says

The decision comes after the Illinois county fought to keep its contract with the federal immigration organization.

Ben Szalinski and Emily K. ColemanJanuary 14, 2022

Brushes, paints, and a painting to illustrate the ongoing paining workshop held at Trickster Cultural Center

Arts & Culture

Three Things To Do In Chicago, January 14–20

A comedy night, a sip-and-paint and other ways to unwind both mentally and physically this week in Chicago

Borderless Magazine StaffJanuary 13, 2022

CPS student Gisselle Baltazar doing homework at home while class is canceled during COVID surge

Photo by Leslie Hurtado/ Borderless Magazine

Education Environment and Health Investigation

How The Chicago School Fight Impacts First-Gen High School Students

Caught in the crossfire between Chicago’s school district and the teachers union, students ask who is protecting their health.

Leslie HurtadoJanuary 11, 2022

News that puts power under the spotlight and communities at the center.

Latest Articles

Three Things to Do in Chicago, Feb. 3-Feb. 9

Iraqi Artist Bassim Al-Shaker Paints His Own Revolution

Five Things to Do in Chicago, January 27–February 3

Remembering the Muslim Travel Ban 5 Years On

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

Three Things To Do In Chicago, January 20–27

The Liberating Language of Love Letters

McHenry County Will Not Get to Keep Holding ICE Detainees, Chairman Says

Three Things To Do In Chicago, January 14–20

How The Chicago School Fight Impacts First-Gen High School Students

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