The Christian Science Monitor quotes John Hagedorn, former GCI scholar and professor of criminology, law, and justice, in an article about Denver-based anti-gang efforts.
In Denver, duo forms unlikely alliance to counter gang violence
He Fired Garry McCarthy, His Top Cop. Is Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Next?
A NBC News online article about the firing of Chicago Police Superintendent Gerry McCarthy includes an excerpt about Chicago Police corruption from "Corrupt Illinois," a co-authored book by Dick Simpson, former GCI scholar and professor of political science.
Poll: White residents in D.C. think redevelopment helps them. Black residents don’t.
The Washington Post quotes John Betancur, former GCI scholar and professor of urban planning and policy, on a poll showing that African Americans in Washington do not feel that urban redevelopment benefits them.
Similar conditions help radicalize youth in Chicago, Paris
Chicago Tribune columnist Dawn Trice, writing on the terrorist attacks in Paris, mentions the Great Cities Institute's recent symposium, "City/Cite: A Transatlantic Exchange."
Kirk’s opposition to power plant rule is political issue at home
Dick Simpson, former GCI scholar and professor of political science, is quoted in an Environment & Energy article on U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk's opposition to the EPA's Clean Power Plan, which aims to reduce carbon pollution from power plants.
Director Córdova receives National Museum of Mexican Art Sor Juana Award
GCI Director Teresa Córdova was one of six women honored at a reception on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the National Museum of Mexican Art, where she received the Sor Juana Women of Achievement Award for her work in university programs.
Chicago still spending borrowed money on landscaping, lawsuits
The Chicago Tribune quoted Michael Pagano, GCI Fellow and Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, on the "opportunity cost" of the City of Chicago's use of taxable debt to finance long-term projects.
Caught Between Protesters and Israel, Palestinian Security Forces Shift Tactics
The New York Times quotes Andy Clarno, former GCI research scholar and UIC assistant professor of sociology and African American studies, in an article on Palestinian security forces at recent West Bank protests and overall security coordination efforts in the region.
GCI Advisor Juan Salgado among 3 Chicagoans to be named MacArthur ‘genius’
GCI Advisor Juan Salgado, president and CEO of Instituto del Progreso Latino, is among 3 Chicagoans to be named a MacArthur 'genius'.
‘Site fights’ in suburban downtowns pit change against tradition
The Chicago Tribune quotes Rachel Weber, GCI fellow and professor of urban planning and policy, on conflicts among residents who want to limit multifamily housing developments and density in their suburb and those who favor economic growth and want to limit sprawl.