News Introduction Stay informed with the latest media coverage and external news featuring GCI’s work and impact. 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. New Research Shows ‘Past, Present, And Power’ Of Chicago Mexicans Posted on October 07, 2024 Reset podcast features GCI leaders discussing Fuerza Mexicana report’s purpose, findings, and impact on Chicagoland policy. From ABC 7 News – Our Chicago: Mexicans In Chicago Posted on October 07, 2024 This article highlights a GCI report on Mexicans’ impact in Chicago, urging equity, leadership access, and civic engagement. Chicago’s Mexican population lacks resources despite impact on city Posted on October 06, 2024 Chicago 7 features GCI leaders discussing Fuerza Mexicana report, highlighting Mexican workforce impact and historical contributions. Starbucks Is Opening In Little Village, Angering Some Neighbors Posted on September 06, 2024 Block Club examines Starbucks’ Little Village expansion, sparking gentrification fears amid shifting Latino demographics and displacement concerns. Chicago’s Youth Joblessness Rate Worse Than U.S. & Illinois Posted on August 06, 2024 Article highlights GCI findings on Chicago’s youth joblessness disparities, urging funding to address racial employment gaps. Our Chicago: Keeping Children Safe & Youth Joblessness Posted on August 06, 2024 Article spotlights BUILD’s youth programs and GCI report urging urgent action on severe Chicago youth joblessness. Study shows the number of Illinois teens out of school, work is still too high Posted on August 06, 2024 News radio spotlights GCI study revealing 163,000 Illinois youth jobless, urging $300 million investment in jobs. Is a summer youth jobs program in Chicago falling short of expectations? Posted on July 15, 2024 Article examines summer youth jobs challenges, citing GCI research on joblessness spikes and short-term crime reductions. The Ben Joravsky Show: Graciela Guzman – Try Some Compassion Posted on June 03, 2024 On the Ben Joravsky Show, Graciela Guzman speaking on the health benefits for immigrants, based on the report conducted by the UIC’s Great Cities Institute and commissioned by the Healthy Illinois Campaign. Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next
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.
New Research Shows ‘Past, Present, And Power’ Of Chicago Mexicans Posted on October 07, 2024 Reset podcast features GCI leaders discussing Fuerza Mexicana report’s purpose, findings, and impact on Chicagoland policy.
From ABC 7 News – Our Chicago: Mexicans In Chicago Posted on October 07, 2024 This article highlights a GCI report on Mexicans’ impact in Chicago, urging equity, leadership access, and civic engagement.
Chicago’s Mexican population lacks resources despite impact on city Posted on October 06, 2024 Chicago 7 features GCI leaders discussing Fuerza Mexicana report, highlighting Mexican workforce impact and historical contributions.
Starbucks Is Opening In Little Village, Angering Some Neighbors Posted on September 06, 2024 Block Club examines Starbucks’ Little Village expansion, sparking gentrification fears amid shifting Latino demographics and displacement concerns.
Chicago’s Youth Joblessness Rate Worse Than U.S. & Illinois Posted on August 06, 2024 Article highlights GCI findings on Chicago’s youth joblessness disparities, urging funding to address racial employment gaps.
Our Chicago: Keeping Children Safe & Youth Joblessness Posted on August 06, 2024 Article spotlights BUILD’s youth programs and GCI report urging urgent action on severe Chicago youth joblessness.
Study shows the number of Illinois teens out of school, work is still too high Posted on August 06, 2024 News radio spotlights GCI study revealing 163,000 Illinois youth jobless, urging $300 million investment in jobs.
Is a summer youth jobs program in Chicago falling short of expectations? Posted on July 15, 2024 Article examines summer youth jobs challenges, citing GCI research on joblessness spikes and short-term crime reductions.
The Ben Joravsky Show: Graciela Guzman – Try Some Compassion Posted on June 03, 2024 On the Ben Joravsky Show, Graciela Guzman speaking on the health benefits for immigrants, based on the report conducted by the UIC’s Great Cities Institute and commissioned by the Healthy Illinois Campaign.
