The Chicago Sun-Times covers the GCI report Fuerza Mexicana: The Past, Present, and Power of Mexicans in Chicagoland.
Chicago’s new ‘Brown Belt’ is populated by Mexican residents who fuel the economy
Mexicans Are the Fastest-Growing Ethnic Group in Chicago and Underrepresented
This article from Chicago Magazine is a Q&A with Luis Gutierrez, CEO of Latinos Progresando, about the GCI report Fuerza Mexicana.
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Chicago’s Mexican population lacks resources despite impact on city
Chicago 7 interviews Juan González and Teresa Córdova on the report Fuerza Mexicana: The Past, Present, and Power of Mexicans in Chicagoland.
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Starbucks Is Opening In Little Village, Angering Some Neighbors
This article from Block Club Chicago discusses a recent development where Starbucks is set to open a new location in Little Village.
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Study shows the number of Illinois teens out of school, work is still too high
This news radio highlights youth joblessness in Illinois, with a UIC Great Cities Institute study showing 163,000 young people out of school and work.
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Our Chicago: Keeping Children Safe & Youth Joblessness
This article highlights BUILD's youth engagement in Chicago and a Great Cities Institute report on severe youth joblessness rates.
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Chicago’s Youth Joblessness Rate Worse Than U.S. & Illinois
Article highlights Chicago's youth joblessness rate, which surpasses both the national and Illinois averages, particularly affecting Black and Latino youths.
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Is a summer youth jobs program in Chicago falling short of expectations?
The article discusses the challenges facing Chicago's summer youth jobs program, which aims to provide employment opportunities for young people.
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The Ben Joravsky Show: Graciela Guzman – Try Some Compassion
On the Ben Joravsky Show, Graciela Guzman discussed immigrant health benefits, based from a GCI report for the Healthy Illinois Campaign.
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Report recommends investment in youth employment.
A UIC report finds Chicago's Black teens face much higher jobless rates, with disconnection from work and school doubling since 2021.