
Crain’s reports Chicago’s population growth rebounds as Rob Paral attributes gains to crisis-driven immigration and policy impact.
Serving UIC's Great Cities Commitment: Solutions for Today's Urban Challenges
Crain’s reports Chicago’s population growth rebounds as Rob Paral attributes gains to crisis-driven immigration and policy impact.
Chicago Tribune reports population growth in Chicago; Rob Paral warns future gains depend on continued immigration and regional shifts.
This data brief reveals stark racial and geographic disparities in youth joblessness and disconnection across Chicago, Cook County, and the U.S.
The New York Times highlights Pope Leo’s South Side roots, with Rob Paral emphasizing his upbringing in a working-class community.
Op-Ed by one of our own, Matthew Wilson: Trump’s MEP cuts undermine U.S. manufacturing, jobs, competitiveness, and economic resilience.
GCI’s Matthew Wilson on Crain’s: Illinois job growth masks instability, automation impact, and a widening economic divide.
Dr. Rachel Havrelock, a GCI faculty fellow, warns U.S.-Canada Great Lakes cooperation is at risk, threatening environmental stability and water security.
On WTTW, Juan Gonzalez warns U.S. tariffs could disrupt trade, cost jobs, raise prices, and fail to curb drug trafficking.
The 2025 Raíces Report amplifies Latino voices, guiding policies on equity, justice, and community development for a stronger Illinois.
At WTTW’s town hall, Teresa Córdova emphasized job access, immigrant contributions, community planning, housing investment, and community unity.