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Chicago, the "City of Big Shoulders," boasts a rich and diverse history and is well known for its many ethnic neighborhoods and food scene. The name "Chicago" means stinking onion in the Algonquin language, and the city itself dates back...

On March 19th, a naturalization ceremony was held at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, Illinois, to welcome 292 new U.S. citizens from 66 countries. U.S. Magistrate Lisa Jensen of the Northern Illinois District, ASM Rockford General Manager Gretchen...

President Biden, Illinois and Chicago officials are launching a new program to help migrants get work permits faster. The Resurrection Project for asylum seekers provides immigration legal services to keep Illinois immigrant families together, and help newcomers in the U.S....

Finding and qualifying for healthcare for undocumented individuals in Illinois can be challenging. Following is an overview of some healthcare programs and services available to Illinois residents, including in many cases undocumented individuals. Medicaid Medicaid is a federal program managed...

A new Illinois law will allow non-citizens to become police officers, but only if they are authorized to work in the United States and are legally allowed to own a gun. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new law in July 2023,...

A new report from the Democracy Solutions Project at the University of Chicago finds that immigrants in Illinois need more language help to participate in civic life. The report found that the most common language barriers faced by immigrants in...

Illinois has passed a law that will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain standard driver's licenses. Governor J.B. Prizker signed a law replacing the current Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) with a standard license that will last four years. This will...

A new law in Illinois will prohibit landlords from considering the immigration status of potential tenants when making rental decisions. The law, which goes into effect in January 2024, was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker last month. It is part...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law on July 1, 2023, that will make standard driver's licenses available to noncitizens regardless of immigration status. The law, which takes effect on July 1, 2024, will allow undocumented immigrants to...

May is Asian-American heritage month. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in Chicago and across Illinois. The Asian American population in Illinois grew by 31% from 2010 to 2020, and the Asian American population in Chicago grew by 26%...