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

May 15, 2025

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

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Chicago sees 7th largest U.S. population gain, suburbs follow

May 15, 2025

Chicago Tribune reports population growth in Chicago; Rob Paral warns future gains depend on continued immigration and regional shifts.

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Youth Joblessness and Disconnection: Racial/Geographic Inequities, 2019–2023

May 15, 2025

This data brief reveals stark racial and geographic disparities in youth joblessness and disconnection across Chicago, Cook County, and the U.S.

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Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America

May 14, 2025

The New York Times highlights Pope Leo’s South Side roots, with Rob Paral emphasizing his upbringing in a working-class community.

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Opinion: America can’t afford to cut the manufacturing extension partnership

April 24, 2025

Op-Ed by one of our own, Matthew Wilson: Trump’s MEP cuts undermine U.S. manufacturing, jobs, competitiveness, and economic resilience.

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Illinois jobs grew in early 2025, but concerns remain

April 24, 2025

GCI’s Matthew Wilson on Crain’s: Illinois job growth masks instability, automation impact, and a widening economic divide.

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US-Canada Great Lakes cooperation may be ending soon.

March 28, 2025

Dr. Rachel Havrelock, a GCI faculty fellow, warns U.S.-Canada Great Lakes cooperation is at risk, threatening environmental stability and water security.

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Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Mexican Imports and Potential Effects

March 12, 2025

On WTTW, Juan Gonzalez warns U.S. tariffs could disrupt trade, cost jobs, raise prices, and fail to curb drug trafficking.

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2025 Raíces Report: Advancing Equity, Justice, and Community Development

March 11, 2025

The 2025 Raíces Report amplifies Latino voices, guiding policies on equity, justice, and community development for a stronger Illinois.

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WTTW News Town Hall: The State of Our City

February 10, 2025

At WTTW’s town hall, Teresa Córdova emphasized job access, immigrant contributions, community planning, housing investment, and community unity.

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