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Looking to Buy a Home? These Groups Offer Homeownership Counseling in Chicago Resources

Looking to Buy a Home? These Groups Offer Homeownership Counseling in Chicago

Whether you want to buy a house, a townhouse, or a condo, these organizations can help you get your new home.

Mauricio PeñaSeptember 17, 2024

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How to Vote in Illinois This Election Resources Trending

How to Vote in Illinois This Election

From how to register to vote to who can vote, we answer your questions about voting in the presidential election.

Tara MobasherSeptember 15, 2024

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Borderless Wins National Journalistic Impact Award Investigation Trending

Borderless Wins National Journalistic Impact Award

The nonprofit news outlet’s investigations into Chicago migrant shelters were recognized at the 2024 LION Awards.

Nissa RheeSeptember 12, 2024

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How Chicago’s Environmental Committee Chair Works Toward a ‘Sustainable’ City Environment Health

How Chicago’s Environmental Committee Chair Works Toward a ‘Sustainable’ City

Since being appointed to chair the city’s Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy, Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) has been working to educate lawmakers on a stalled decarbonization bill and bolster the reinstated Department of the Environment.

Aydali CampaSeptember 9, 2024

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Chicago-Based Iranian Artist Explores Confinement with the Help of Her House Plants Arts & Culture Trending

Chicago-Based Iranian Artist Explores Confinement with the Help of Her House Plants

Laleh Motlagh describes how she discovered art, women's rights in Iran, and her latest exhibit, "Entanglement."

Tara MobasherSeptember 5, 2024

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Life for Women in Iran: ‘They Want to Own Our Minds’ Education Immigration Policy Trending

Life for Women in Iran: ‘They Want to Own Our Minds’

The Islamic Revolution ushered in a new normal for Iranian women. Some have fled, while others have built a life in the country despite the adversity.

Tara MobasherSeptember 4, 2024

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Iranians Face Stringent Screening for a Chance to Study in the U.S. Education Immigration Policy Staff pick Trending

Iranians Face Stringent Screening for a Chance to Study in the U.S.

Many students face canceled visa interview appointments, months-long waits and unexplained rejections, jeopardizing their attendance at American Universities.

Tara MobasherSeptember 3, 2024

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I Helped My Immigrant Parents Buy A Home. Now I Help Families Become Homeowners As Told To Trending

I Helped My Immigrant Parents Buy A Home. Now I Help Families Become Homeowners

Gerardo Revelo helped his parents navigate the homeownership process when he was younger. He now guides hundreds of families on the home-buying journey.

Tara MobasherAugust 29, 2024

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How an Immigrant Family Bought a Home With the Help of a Chicago Nonprofit As Told To Trending

How an Immigrant Family Bought a Home With the Help of a Chicago Nonprofit

After leaving Mexico with her family, Erika Ayala and her husband spent a decade working to buy a home. The Resurrection Project helped them navigate the challenges undocumented immigrants face to become homeowners.

Martha ContrerasAugust 27, 2024

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How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Are Talking About Immigration Immigration Policy Staff pick Trending

How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Are Talking About Immigration

Former President Trump has continued his anti-immigrant rhetoric and promised mass deportation, while Vice President Harris has shared sparse details on her policy plans.

ISabelle SenechalAugust 22, 2024

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