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Both Sides of the Border
The voices captured in the series are living throughout the Chicago area. The series was originally produced for Eight Forty-Eight by Madeleine Bair.
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Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Raymundo Olguin  
The final installment of our series brings us the voice of Raymundo Olguin. Olguin believes it will take more than immigration reform alone to solve the many problems facing immigrant workers in the U.S.
Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Dr. Virgil Reid  
Dr. Virgil Reid—Physician, Erie Family Health Center, Clinical Instructor, Northwestern University

Our series continues with Dr. Virgil Reid, a Chicago medical professional who works regularly with immigrants.
Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Rosanna Pulido  
Rosanna Pulido of the Illinois Minuteman Civil Defense Corps tells us why she’s fighting to keep our borders closed.
Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Andrea Vonk  
Today, we hear from Andrea Vonk, who completed the arduous process of gaining legal status for her Suisse-born husband to live and work in the United States.
Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Adam Lizakowski  
Today we hear from Chicago-area taxi driver and Polish immigrant Adam Lizakowski, as we continue our series highlighting residents who feel they have a personal stake in the debate over immigration reform.
Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Business Owner Charlie Jung  
We continue our series of personal narratives from residents who feel they have a stake in the debate over immigration reform.

Music Button: Nick Faber, “Same Girl Different Wig,” from the CD Suck It And See (Pussy Foot Records)
Both Sides of the Border: Mark Malnati  
We continue our series hearing from local community members who have a personal stake in the debate over immigration reform. Today, we visit Lou Malnati's Pizzeria owner Mark Malnati.
Both Sides of the Border: The Voice of Eli Ramirez  
We begin our series of personal immigration stories with Eli Ramirez, a bartender and Guatemalan immigrant living in Chicago.
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