News Introduction Stay informed with the latest media coverage and external news featuring GCI’s work and impact. US-Canada Great Lakes cooperation may be ending soon. Posted on March 28, 2025 Rising U.S.-Canada tensions threaten Great Lakes cooperation, risking environmental protections, scientific collaboration, and long-term water sustainability. Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Mexican Imports and Potential Effects Posted on March 12, 2025 UIC experts warn proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada threaten jobs, supply chains, prices, and trade stability. WTTW News Town Hall: The State of Our City Posted on February 10, 2025 Town hall highlights Teresa Córdova’s call for job access, immigrant inclusion, housing investment, and cross-community collaboration. Teresa Córdova Recognized by Crain’s as a 2024 Notable Latino Leader Posted on December 19, 2024 Crain’s names Teresa Córdova a Notable Latino Leader for urban research, policy leadership, and community impact. David Perry, urban planner strengthening Chicago neighborhoods, dies at 82 Posted on December 10, 2024 This article honors David Perry, visionary UIC planner, scholar, and community advocate dedicated to equitable urban policy. GCI Director, Teresa Córdova, weighs in on Trump’s mass deportation plans Posted on November 26, 2024 UIC Great Cities Institute Director, Dr. Teresa Córdova, weighed in on President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans on ABC7 News. Great Cities Institute discussed their recent report, FUERZA MEXICANA, on WGN TV Posted on October 29, 2024 Dr. Teresa Córdova from the Great Cities Institute discussed their recent report titled FUERZA MEXICANA on WGN TV. Chicago’s new ‘Brown Belt’ is populated by Mexican residents who fuel the economy Posted on October 07, 2024 Chicago Sun-Times highlights GCI’s Fuerza Mexicana report, elevating Mexican community visibility through González and Diaz-Strong insights. Juan González on Chicago’s Mexican Community & How It Saved the City Posted on October 07, 2024 Democracy Now! segment features Juan González discussing GCI’s Fuerza Mexicana report, highlighting findings and Mexican contributions. Mexicans Are the Fastest-Growing Ethnic Group in Chicago and Underrepresented Posted on October 07, 2024 Chicago Magazine Q&A spotlights GCI’s Fuerza Mexicana report, exploring Mexican demographics, workforce trends, and political representation. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next
US-Canada Great Lakes cooperation may be ending soon. Posted on March 28, 2025 Rising U.S.-Canada tensions threaten Great Lakes cooperation, risking environmental protections, scientific collaboration, and long-term water sustainability.
Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Mexican Imports and Potential Effects Posted on March 12, 2025 UIC experts warn proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada threaten jobs, supply chains, prices, and trade stability.
WTTW News Town Hall: The State of Our City Posted on February 10, 2025 Town hall highlights Teresa Córdova’s call for job access, immigrant inclusion, housing investment, and cross-community collaboration.
Teresa Córdova Recognized by Crain’s as a 2024 Notable Latino Leader Posted on December 19, 2024 Crain’s names Teresa Córdova a Notable Latino Leader for urban research, policy leadership, and community impact.
David Perry, urban planner strengthening Chicago neighborhoods, dies at 82 Posted on December 10, 2024 This article honors David Perry, visionary UIC planner, scholar, and community advocate dedicated to equitable urban policy.
GCI Director, Teresa Córdova, weighs in on Trump’s mass deportation plans Posted on November 26, 2024 UIC Great Cities Institute Director, Dr. Teresa Córdova, weighed in on President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans on ABC7 News.
Great Cities Institute discussed their recent report, FUERZA MEXICANA, on WGN TV Posted on October 29, 2024 Dr. Teresa Córdova from the Great Cities Institute discussed their recent report titled FUERZA MEXICANA on WGN TV.
Chicago’s new ‘Brown Belt’ is populated by Mexican residents who fuel the economy Posted on October 07, 2024 Chicago Sun-Times highlights GCI’s Fuerza Mexicana report, elevating Mexican community visibility through González and Diaz-Strong insights.
Juan González on Chicago’s Mexican Community & How It Saved the City Posted on October 07, 2024 Democracy Now! segment features Juan González discussing GCI’s Fuerza Mexicana report, highlighting findings and Mexican contributions.
Mexicans Are the Fastest-Growing Ethnic Group in Chicago and Underrepresented Posted on October 07, 2024 Chicago Magazine Q&A spotlights GCI’s Fuerza Mexicana report, exploring Mexican demographics, workforce trends, and political representation.
