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Dispatches from a COVID-19 hotspot: A neighborhood transformed

Chicago’s thriving, multicultural neighborhood West Ridge has been my beloved home ever since I left Lebanon four years ago. It is now a COVID-19 hotspot.

Diane Bou KhalilApril 29, 2020

Health Immigration Policy

New ban and challenges for immigrants during COVID-19

Immigration advocate Fred Tsao reacts to Trump's new immigration ban and shares his hopes for a better future.

Nissa RheeApril 22, 2020

Health Immigration Policy Investigation

Locked Up With COVID-19

How the coronavirus pandemic is straining immigration court and detention systems in the Midwest.

Nissa RheeApril 15, 2020

At The International Children's Crisis Response Center 19 Children tested positive for COVID-19

Photo by Joshua Lott

Health Immigration Policy Investigation

At Least 19 Children at a Chicago Shelter for Immigrant Detainees Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

A coronavirus outbreak at a Heartland Alliance facility on Chicago’s South Side may be the largest outbreak of the virus in any shelter for immigrant youth in the country.

Melissa SanchezApril 15, 2020

Arts & Culture Health Immigration Policy

Why 16.7 million people were left out of the COVID-19 stimulus plan

Author Daniel Denvir on the “bipartisan war on immigrants” and how it’s falling apart.

Nissa RheeApril 8, 2020

Arts & Culture

Local Palestinian-American entrepreneurs spread peace and awareness through fashion line

Wear the Peace combines heritage, activism, and giving back to support those in need in the Middle East and beyond.

Diane Bou KhalilApril 1, 2020

Health Resources

Six immigrant organizations that need your help during the coronavirus outbreak

As COVID-19 continues to spread in Illinois, immigrant organizations are looking to protect their oldest, most vulnerable community members.

Leslie HurtadoMarch 18, 2020

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Young, African and refugee

After fleeing conflict, young Africans who come to Chicago find themselves navigating a city struggling with racism, inequity and violence. Here are three of their stories.

Michelle Kanaar and Nissa RheeMarch 4, 2020

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“Every dream I have is that he will be here with me”

For one Chicago teacher, Trump’s Travel Ban has meant living a continent away from her Syrian husband.

Nissa RheeFebruary 19, 2020

Photo courtesy of the Lopez Gutierrez family

As Told To Immigration Policy Investigation

The fight to release Beto

After ICE detained Jesus Alberto “Beto” Lopez Gutierrez on his drive home from camping, his family has banded together to challenge his detention and deportation.

Irene RomuloJanuary 29, 2020

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