In an excerpt from their new book, Alix Dick and Antero Garcia tally the structural costs of undocumented life. Excerpted from The Cost of Being Undocumented: One Woman’s Reckoning with America’s ...

The new law prohibits schools from creating policies that would discourage kids from attending school, such as asking for ...

After the Argyle Red Line station reopened, some immigrant-owned businesses say they’ve reaped benefits — while others are still waiting.

Local LGBTQ+ organizations face new challenges under Trump’s anti-trans policies, but communities aren’t losing hope.

Chicago's Ukrainian diaspora has funded the reconstruction of bombed communities. But as some humanitarian workers pivot to military support, volunteers face hard questions about resistance.

With cuts to SNAP and Medicaid benefits in Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Chicago’s food pantries are witnessing a surge in demand.

Chicago's Ukrainian diaspora has funded millions to reconstruct bombed communities. But as some humanitarian workers pivot from humanitarian work to military action, volunteers face hard questions ...

From judicial firings and courthouse arrests, how Trump is using immigration courts to carry out his deportation efforts.

Caroline Williams, founder of Chicago Muslims Green Team, is using her Islamic faith to change Chicago’s green scene.

Newly arrived immigrants search for work as day laborers outside home improvement stores across Chicago. Many find few opportunities and precarious work conditions. Squeezed among the other day ...

As a lawsuit against data broker LexisNexis awaits court determination, local advocates and officials look to amend Cook County’s ICE detainer ordinance.