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City Contractor ‘Failed’ Clients as Migrant Shelter Complaints Mounted, Staffers Say

Chicago is phasing out Favorite Healthcare Staffing after paying the agency $342 million to oversee its shelter system. Records show that Favorite had a poor track record of resolving complaints.
By November 19, 2024
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Leaving Venezuela: ‘The Only Option for Us Was the United States’

Six migrant families shared their journey from Central and South America to start a new life in Chicago.
As told to and November 19, 2024
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Where to Find Turkey Giveaways This Thanksgiving

If you need food this Thanksgiving, here is a guide to upcoming turkey giveaways in Chicago.
By November 20, 2024

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Leaving Venezuela: ‘The Only Option for Us Was the United States’

Six migrant families shared their journey from Central and South America to start a new life in Chicago.
As told to and November 19, 2024
Molly Devore/Block Club ChicagoResourcesTop StoriesTrending

Where to Find Turkey Giveaways This Thanksgiving

If you need food this Thanksgiving, here is a guide to upcoming turkey giveaways in Chicago.
By November 20, 2024
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Behind the scenes of “After the Buses: Meet The Migrants At The Center Of Texas’ Manufactured Crisis”

Why we worked on these stories, how our collaboration with Block Club Chicago came together and what we learned.
By December 15, 2022
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Chicago Parks Offer a Glimpse of Migrant Trails with ‘A Welcoming Place’

After two years of traveling alongside asylum seekers, two photographers share their work to expand conversations on immigration.
By November 15, 2024
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With Trump’s Win, Chicago Immigrants Vow to “Fight Back”

Despite fears about Trump’s immigration policies, immigrant community leaders gathered in Chicago on Wednesday to call for unity.
By and November 6, 2024
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Donald Trump Defeats Harris in Race for White House

After a contentious campaign, Donald Trump was projected to surpass 270 electoral votes, enough to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
By , and November 6, 2024
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Where To Find Free or Cheap Winter Coats In Chicago

From coat drives to free stores to resale shops, here are places to get free or low-cost coats and jackets this winter in the Chicago area.
By November 7, 2024
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Where to Find Free English Language Classes in Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Libraries and other local organizations that offer free English classes for adults across the city.
By October 10, 2024
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What Immigrants Should Know About Buying a Home in Chicago

Immigration status can complicate a person's path to homeownership. Still, there are ways to prepare for home-buying, such as improving your credit and getting an ITIN number.
By September 17, 2024
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After The Buses: Meet The Migrants At The Center Of Texas’ Manufactured Crisis

Block Club Chicago and Borderless Magazine followed 10 of the thousands of Venezuelan migrants sent to Chicago as part of Texas Gov. Abbott’s political stunt this year.
By December 6, 2022
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A Young Venezuelan Had Never Heard Of Chicago. Now, He’s Starting A Life Here.

Jhopsef Stiven spent years hopping countries in search of a better life. He's one of thousands of migrants starting over in Chicago with no family or knowledge of the city.
By December 4, 2022
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Young Venezuelan Struggles To Build A Life And Pay Off Debt Of His Journey To America

Maikel Jose Tineo was hopeful about his new life in Chicago. But since he’s arrived, he's been stiffed by a job and watched his friend rushed to the emergency room. Now, he’s wondering if he should stay.
By December 4, 2022

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West Chicago is Cleaning Up the Last of its Nuclear Contamination. Residents Exposed to Radiation Say ‘It’s Not Over’

A local factory was once the largest producer of thorium in the world. This fall, the “radioactive capital of the Midwest” is doing one last cleanup.
By July 12, 2022
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This Female Afghan Governor Fought Against the Taliban

Salima Mazari was one of just three women serving as a district governor in Afghanistan before the Taliban took over.
As told to July 7, 2022
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By April 27, 2022
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Reclaiming the Sacrifice Zone

The youth-led campaign for environmental justice on the Southeast Side.
By May 6, 2021