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Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Nov. 4–Nov. 11

Attend a climate justice event, go on an altar walk and learn about storytelling in Native communities!

Borderless Magazine StaffNovember 4, 2021

Protestors stand outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in downtown Chicago holding bullhorns and signs calling for a pathway to citizenship

Photo courtesy of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Immigration Policy Organizing

Chicago’s Immigrants Rally for the Right to Become Citizens in Their Longtime Home

Protestors halted traffic as they called for a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.

Diane Bou KhalilNovember 4, 2021

proposed recycling plant in Southeast Side Chicago

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City to Reveal Southeast Side Environmental Review for General Iron Permit

As part of the report, an EPA analysis shows levels of soot and coarse particle pollution are high in the community around a proposed scrap-metal operation.

Brett ChaseNovember 3, 2021

Photo by Michelle Kanaar/Borderless Magazine

Health Resources

Where to Find Free COVID-19 Tests in Chicago

PCR and rapid testing is available throughout the Chicago area. Stay on top of your health and find a testing site in your neighborhood.

Diane Bou KhalilNovember 1, 2021

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Immigration Policy Investigation

Dozens of Traumatized Afghan Kids Struggle Inside a Shelter That’s Ill-Equipped to Care for Them

Some Afghan children at a Chicago shelter have hurt themselves or others, leaving workers overwhelmed. Employees say the shelter has never experienced this level of chaos and isn’t equipped to provide kids with services they need.

Melissa SanchezOctober 28, 2021

Photo by Michelle Kanaar

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Oct. 28–Nov. 4

Help advocate for a path to citizenship, visit an installation of ofrendas and go "trunk-or-treating" on the Southeast Side!

Borderless Magazine StaffOctober 28, 2021

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Las puertas de la Lotería en Pilsen hablan del pasado y el presente del vecindario

Diferentes artistas han pintado una serie de murales en las puertas de la calle 18, inspirados en el clásico juego de la Lotería.

Maggie SivitOctober 27, 2021

Photo courtesy of the Pilsen Solidarity Network and Casa Al-Fatiha

Things to do

Three Things To Do in Chicago, Oct. 22-Oct. 29

Attend a Halloween show to help communities in Honduras, support the Southeast Environmental Task Force and get free COVID tests and boosters!

Claire VoonOctober 22, 2021

Photo by Claudia Hernández for Borderless Magazine

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Finalmente en los Estados Unidos, una solicitante de asilo transgénero encuentra tierra firme

Después de cruzar la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México en busca de asilo, Susana Coreas está navegando por su nueva vida en la ciudad de Nueva York y construyendo una comunidad en el camino.

Claudia HernándezOctober 21, 2021

Photo by Claudia Hernández for Borderless Magazine

Arts & Culture Investigation

At Last in the US, a Transgender Asylum Seeker Finds Her Footing

After crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to seek asylum, Susana Coreas is navigating life in New York City and building community along the way.

Claudia HernándezOctober 21, 2021

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