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About

 
 
 
Building the great cities:
 
• To learn
• To live well
• To live healthy
• To participate in civil society

Vision, Mission, and Core Values

 
Through its partnerships,
Great Cities Institute advances:
 
• Education
• Economic equity
• Well-being
• Civic participation

Research

 
 
By harnessing the power of engaged research, Great Cities Institute:
 
• Advances conversations on key issues
• Implements community development strategies
• Provides data and technical assistance
• Facilitates collaboration and public engagement
• Produces policy analysis

NEWS

Crain’s Chicago Business: Chicago’s population is growing again

on May 15, 2025

Crain’s reports Chicago’s population growth rebounds as Rob Paral attributes gains to crisis-driven immigration and policy impact.

Read the Full Article Here.

RESEARCH

Illinois Language Needs Assessment Report, June 2025

on June 11, 2025

This report analyzes Illinois’ linguistic diversity and English proficiency under the state's Language Equity Act, by GCI’s Rob Paral.

Read the Full Report Here.

BLOG

Great Cities Institute Releases New Youth Jobless Report

on May 28, 2025

New GCI report highlights racial and geographic inequities in youth joblessness and disconnection across Chicago and Illinois.

Read the Full Blog Here.

MULTIMEDIA

Highlight Videos from the Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024

on March 11, 2025

Two highlight videos showcase the Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024, including ¡Actívate!, highlighting community-driven research shaping policy.

Access LRI Page Here.

EVENTS

  1. Save the Date: 30th Anniversary of the Great Cities Institute

    December 1

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