News Introduction Stay informed with the latest media coverage and external news featuring GCI’s work and impact. ASN Releases GCI Youth Joblessness Findings and Urges Action Posted on February 12, 2026 ASN highlights a recent GCI report exposing Illinois youth joblessness crisis and calling for major workforce investment. OC businesses lose $59M following immigration enforcement Posted on January 27, 2026 Research shows intensified immigration enforcement devastated Orange County businesses, with Matt Wilson of GCI co-authoring key economic impact analysis. Trump’s mass deportation push is crushing local economies Posted on October 16, 2025 CNN article reports Trump’s mass deportation push is devastating immigrant communities and in turn threatening nationwide economic stability. Let’s consider who’s profiting from the detention center business Posted on September 04, 2025 Teresa Córdova warns immigration crackdowns harm Chicago’s economy, fueling private detention profits while undermining immigrant communities. Immigration crackdown deals a blow to Chicago’s Latino business corridors Posted on September 04, 2025 Crain’s spotlights Latino business declines amid Trump immigration crackdowns; Teresa Córdova emphasizes economic ripple effects citywide. Crain’s Chicago Business: Chicago’s population is growing again Posted on May 15, 2025 Crain’s reports Chicago’s population growth rebounds as Rob Paral attributes gains to crisis-driven immigration and policy impact. Chicago sees 7th largest U.S. population gain, suburbs follow Posted on May 15, 2025 Chicago Tribune reports population growth in Chicago; Rob Paral warns future gains depend on continued immigration and regional shifts. Pope’s Childhood in Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America Posted on 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. Illinois jobs grew in early 2025, but concerns remain Posted on April 24, 2025 Crain’s reports modest Illinois job growth, but losses in manufacturing and professional services signal widening economic inequality. Opinion: America can’t afford to cut the manufacturing extension partnership Posted on April 24, 2025 This news article critiques dismantling MEP, highlighting economic harm, manufacturing disruption, and contradiction with tariff-driven reshoring goals. 1 2 3 4 5 Next
ASN Releases GCI Youth Joblessness Findings and Urges Action Posted on February 12, 2026 ASN highlights a recent GCI report exposing Illinois youth joblessness crisis and calling for major workforce investment.
OC businesses lose $59M following immigration enforcement Posted on January 27, 2026 Research shows intensified immigration enforcement devastated Orange County businesses, with Matt Wilson of GCI co-authoring key economic impact analysis.
Trump’s mass deportation push is crushing local economies Posted on October 16, 2025 CNN article reports Trump’s mass deportation push is devastating immigrant communities and in turn threatening nationwide economic stability.
Let’s consider who’s profiting from the detention center business Posted on September 04, 2025 Teresa Córdova warns immigration crackdowns harm Chicago’s economy, fueling private detention profits while undermining immigrant communities.
Immigration crackdown deals a blow to Chicago’s Latino business corridors Posted on September 04, 2025 Crain’s spotlights Latino business declines amid Trump immigration crackdowns; Teresa Córdova emphasizes economic ripple effects citywide.
Crain’s Chicago Business: Chicago’s population is growing again Posted on May 15, 2025 Crain’s reports Chicago’s population growth rebounds as Rob Paral attributes gains to crisis-driven immigration and policy impact.
Chicago sees 7th largest U.S. population gain, suburbs follow Posted on May 15, 2025 Chicago Tribune reports population growth in Chicago; Rob Paral warns future gains depend on continued immigration and regional shifts.
Pope’s Childhood in Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America Posted on 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.
Illinois jobs grew in early 2025, but concerns remain Posted on April 24, 2025 Crain’s reports modest Illinois job growth, but losses in manufacturing and professional services signal widening economic inequality.
Opinion: America can’t afford to cut the manufacturing extension partnership Posted on April 24, 2025 This news article critiques dismantling MEP, highlighting economic harm, manufacturing disruption, and contradiction with tariff-driven reshoring goals.
