Dr. Rachel Havrelock, a GCI faculty fellow, warns U.S.-Canada Great Lakes cooperation is at risk, threatening environmental stability and water security.
US-Canada Great Lakes cooperation may be ending soon.
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Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Mexican Imports and Potential Effects
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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WTTW News Town Hall: The State of Our City
At WTTW’s town hall, Teresa Córdova emphasized job access, immigrant contributions, community planning, housing investment, and community unity.
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Teresa Córdova Recognized by Crain’s as a 2024 Notable Latino Leader
Teresa Córdova, Director of UIC’s Great Cities Institute, recognized as a Crain's Chicago Business 2024 Notable Latino Leader.
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David Perry, urban planner strengthening Chicago neighborhoods, dies at 82
This article honors David Perry, a visionary urban planner and UIC professor who passed away at 82 on December 2.
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GCI Director, Teresa Córdova, weighs in on Trump’s mass deportation plans
UIC Great Cities Institute Director, Dr. Teresa Córdova, weighed in on President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plans on ABC7 News.
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Great Cities Institute discussed their recent report, FUERZA MEXICANA, on WGN TV
Dr. Teresa Córdova from the Great Cities Institute discussed their recent report titled FUERZA MEXICANA on WGN TV.
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From ABC 7 News – Our Chicago: Mexicans In Chicago
This article highlights Mexicans' significant role in Chicago, their challenges in low-paying jobs, and the importance of voter engagement.
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New Research Shows ‘Past, Present, And Power’ Of Chicago Mexicans
Sasha-Ann Simons hosts this episode of the Reset podcast with Teresa Córdova and Juan Gonzalez to talk about the recent report, Fuerza Mexicana.
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Juan González on Chicago’s Mexican Community & How It Saved the City
In this broadcast segment, Democracy Now!’s co-host and GCI Senior Fellow Juan González speaks on the GCI report Fuerza Mexicana.