Why Young People Don’t Run for Office
One of the first lessons I learned when I tried to run for local office is that politics is less […]
La Ventanita: Uniting Conservative Mothers and Liberal Daughters
Theater explores the generational and political divides within Cuban-American families, particularly between conservative mothers and liberal daughters.
How Community Television Strengthens Democratic Voices
CAN-TV, empowers residents to create and broadcast their own content, promoting local democracy and giving marginalized communities a voice.
American Democracy as a Young Brown, Low-Income Queer Woman
“I didn’t inherit American democracy. I was made an accessory to it. I’ve watched my presence in this country debated, politicized, and dehumanized.”
Solutions to an Illinois City’s Flooding Issue
Investigation of the many approaches that Berwyn’s local government can take to mitigate urban flooding for its residents, including green alleys.
Illinois Residents Grapple With Urban Flooding
Excessive water that accumulates in developed areas, is a growing concern for residents and infrastructure.
Chicago Head Start Programs Face Uncertainty After Regional Office Closure
Federal cutbacks raise fears among Chicago area grantees about the future of the program and its ability to sustain funding for low-income children and families.
Battling Homelessness: A Mother’s Journey Towards Stability
Over 1 million women and over 2 million children experience homelessness every year in the United States despite it being one of the richest countries in the world.
The American Pope
A naturalized citizen of Peru, Pope Leo is the first Peruvian and American pontiff.
New Answer to Gentrification in Chicago
Affordable housing developments in Chicago’s Humboldt Park aim to provide living spaces for local educators, artists and medical professionals, recognizing them as community pillars.
Local News Outlets Begin Next Phase of Engagement Reporting in Chicago suburb
College-aged journalists to help local newsrooms fill gaps in coverage of underreported communities with rigorously reported stories that uplift solutions and common ground.
Giving the Gift of a Smile: A Pediatrician’s Experience in Bolivia
While these mission trips bring hope, they also highlight the deeper issues of healthcare inequity.