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Uneven Recovery and Sustained Inequality after the COVID-19 Recession

June 12, 2024

This data brief analyzes jobless and out-of-school rates in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, and the U.S. by age, race/ethnicity, and sex.

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The Ben Joravsky Show: Graciela Guzman – Try Some Compassion

June 3, 2024

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.

May 27, 2024

A UIC report finds Chicago's Black teens face much higher jobless rates, with disconnection from work and school doubling since 2021.

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Chicago sees a spike in Black teens out of school and out of work.

May 16, 2024

A new study shows Chicago's youth unemployment rate exceeds Illinois and the nation, highlighting uneven post-COVID recovery.

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Chicago youth joblessness rates outpacing national average.

May 16, 2024

Black Chicago teenagers are experiencing higher jobless rates and slower recovery from the pandemic, a new study reports.

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Cutting teen unemployment key to lowering Chicago crime rate.

May 15, 2024

Young minority Chicagoans were hit hardest by COVID-19; their economic recovery has been mixed, affecting the entire city.

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In some Chicago neighborhoods, nearly half of the youths aren’t in school or work.

May 15, 2024

Young Chicagoans not in school or work are returning to pre-COVID levels, but Black teens in disadvantaged areas are left behind.

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Chicago’s Youth Joblessness Rates Outpace Illinois and US.

May 15, 2024

Despite post-pandemic recovery, a report finds Chicago's teens and young adults, especially of color, still struggle with employment.

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Chicago youth struggle with higher rates of unemployment post-pandemic.

May 15, 2024

The GCI report shows Chicago's youth had higher unemployment rates than suburbs and nationally, especially on South and West sides.

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Research Brief: The Benefits of Health Coverage for Immigrants in Illinois

May 6, 2024

This research brief will provide context/value added to Illinois by extending targeted medical coverage to low-income undocumented adults.

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