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

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Chicago Area Leadership Development

GCI and IPCE report maps Chicago leadership programs, highlighting gaps in inclusive civic leadership development and evaluation.

Participatory budgeting graphic reading “Our money. Our neighborhood. Our decision.” with the question, “How will you spend $1 million in your neighborhood?”

PB Chicago is Expanding!

PB Chicago expands participatory budgeting to eight wards, engaging residents and youth in democratic public spending decisions.