The March 17, 2026, segment shows Chicago artists using their skills in response to federal immigration enforcement. Volunteers at the Pilsen Arts and Community House assemble illustrated zines and whistles for a neighborhood alert effort. Other artists make prints and banners, while one collective holds banner-making gatherings that bring residents together.
Why It Matters
The story shows art doing several kinds of civic work: communicating information, making dissent visible, and giving neighbors a way to participate together. In particular, the story shows the Pilsen volunteers’ collective production and distribution of zines and whistles for community residents to use to alert their neighbors of ICE presence.