Near West Side grocery shoppers describe how intergenerational ties are shifting — from church pews to chosen families — and what younger people are carrying forward on the South and West sides.
Plus, CTA: Saved from the brink
Beyond seasonal employment programs, community organizations across Chicago are building year-round, comprehensive youth development.
Plus, alders question CPD policies on ICE
Plus, a loss for legal services for immigrants
City Bureau hosted reporters from WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News to share their findings on Chicago’s lead pipe problem and how neighbors can reduce their health risks.
Chicago Documenters explored how intergenerational relationships shape how people live, work, organize and build community as part of a collaboration with the Civic Reporting Fellowship.
City Bureau partnered with PUÑO to offer hands-on training in Pilsen for residents navigating federal immigration crackdowns in the city.
Chicago food pantry leaders share tips for how to plan for “the worst-case scenario” as nearly 2 million Illinoisans could lose critical food assistance.
Plus, tracking federal funding cuts to Chicago services
Plus, buy a vacant lot near you …
Organizadores, grupos locales y vecinos se unen para ayudar a mantener a nuestras comunidades informadas. Aquí encontrará lo que necesita saber, cómo contactar con grupos que pueden ayudar y dónde obtener más información.
Plus, Know Your Rights trainings, rapid response teams and more
Organizers, local groups and neighbors are rallying to help keep our communities informed. Here’s what you need to know, how to connect with groups who can help, and where to get more information.
Willian Alberto Gimenez Gonzalez was detained Sept. 12. Advocates believe he was targeted because of an ongoing lawsuit alleging he and four other workers were assaulted in 2024.
Plus, how you can test your drinking water
A new state law will require Illinois’ child welfare agency to launch more individualized transition plans to help teens live on their own.
Plus, a hotel for Pullman
Plus, how to spread information, not panic
Imagine Englewood If is a South Side not-for-profit showing what’s possible when communities provide space for intergenerational care in Chicago.