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Visuals

‘It Brings Me Joy’: Hundreds Gather on Horseback to Honor the Virgin of Guadalupe

As part of an annual tradition, faithful followers completed a more than six-mile pilgrimage reaching a shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.

Aydali CampaDecember 12, 2024

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Immigration Policy

Mass Deportations Will Start ‘Right Here In Chicago,’ Trump’s Border Czar Says

At an event hosted by Chicago Republicans, Tom Homan also said he would prosecute Mayor Brandon Johnson if he continued to “harbor and conceal” asylum seekers.

Mack LiedermanDecember 11, 2024

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Things to do

Looking for Holiday Markets? Here are 8 in Chicago and Nearby Suburbs

Get your Christmas and Hanukkah shopping done in these holiday markets and pop-ups in December.

Samantha MonjeDecember 10, 2024

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Arts & Culture Visuals

‘Good Morning, Manila’ Livestream Raises Money for Filipino Community Center

During the two-hour livestream, Sarahlynn Pablo and her co-hosts discussed Filipino identity, mental health and representation as part of a fundraiser for the Rizal Center.

Katrina PhamDecember 5, 2024

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Arts & Culture Things to do

Borderless’ 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Immigrant, Minority-Owned Shops

From handcrafted items to wine, we compiled a list of local Chicago businesses to consider when shopping this holiday season.

Borderless Magazine StaffDecember 4, 2024

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Immigration Policy

Veteran Reflects on Military Service and Afghanistan’s Legacy with Afghan Journalist

Throughout his two decades of service, Kevin Burke was deployed several times to Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa. The experience shaped his perspective on Afghan people fighting for freedom against the Taliban.

Fatema HosseiniDecember 3, 2024

Photo illustration by Max Herman/Borderless Magazine. Photos courtesy of Ruby Montana. Map of Ciudad Juarez-El Paso border from OpenStreetMaps

Immigration Policy

How a Dog Rescue at the Border is Helping Families Reunite with Their Pets

El Paso-based Bridge Pups Rescue volunteers, led by Ruby Montana, have been reuniting immigrants with their pets after crossing the US-Mexico border.

Chelsea VerstegenNovember 25, 2024

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Investigation

Sensitive Migrant Data Mishandled, Former Chicago Shelter Contractors Allege

In a federal complaint, the former contractors say that Favorite Healthcare Staffing systematically mishandled personally identifying and private health information of shelter residents.

Emeline Posner and Katrina PhamNovember 21, 2024