Blog

Keep up to date with the latest blog posts from our staff & GCI collaborators.

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Joan Moore and Latino Gang Research

GCI honors Joan Moore’s collaborative Latino gang research, highlighting social justice, methodology, policy reform, and student scholarship legacy.

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Young, Black, and Out of Work

GCI report exposes chronic youth joblessness, racial disparities, neighborhood segregation, and urgent need for employment solutions in Chicago.

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Happy Holidays

GCI shares holiday greetings, upcoming plans, and renewed commitment to UIC’s urban mission and the public good work.

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GCI on the Road

GCI staff share research in Ecuador and Arizona, highlighting exports, community development, participatory budgeting, and democratic engagement.